Guidebook for Miami
Sightseeing
Calle Ocho - little Havana
710 SW 16th AveLots of action in this area of the city. Take a walk down ocean drive and you will find restaurants and bars plentiful.
1258 locals recommend
South Beach
Lots of action in this area of the city. Take a walk down ocean drive and you will find restaurants and bars plentiful.
This is a great tourist spot with dining, excursions, and shopping.
1219 locals recommend
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne BlvdThis is a great tourist spot with dining, excursions, and shopping.
This is an excellent place for shopping and a city like sightseeing. Park your car outside of Brickell and use a scooter to get around.
731 locals recommend
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveThis is an excellent place for shopping and a city like sightseeing. Park your car outside of Brickell and use a scooter to get around.
Little Haiti
Haiti inspired cultures and history.
Arts & Culture
This is a must-see in the eclectic Wynwood district of Miami. There is a local market, breweries, and very boho chic. This is an area of Miami that is 420 friendly.
1251 locals recommend
Wynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StThis is a must-see in the eclectic Wynwood district of Miami. There is a local market, breweries, and very boho chic. This is an area of Miami that is 420 friendly.
This is a great museum for families. Bring a picnic lunch and eat outside by the water.
605 locals recommend
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne BlvdThis is a great museum for families. Bring a picnic lunch and eat outside by the water.
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdFor art enthusiasts.
Historical landmark that showcases what South Florida looked like at the very beginning.
1253 locals recommend
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveHistorical landmark that showcases what South Florida looked like at the very beginning.
Parks & Nature
Marina, restaurant, paddle board/kayak rentals, picnics
An amazing Circle Beach great for families.
221 locals recommend
Matheson Hammock Park
9800 Old Cutler RdMarina, restaurant, paddle board/kayak rentals, picnics
An amazing Circle Beach great for families.
Everglades
Must do a private air boat ride in the Everglades!
Great for snorkeling tours and diving adventures.
403 locals recommend
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyGreat for snorkeling tours and diving adventures.
This is a great stop for families to visit the beach. There is a splash park, playground, and ice cream shop. You can bring skates, bikes, and beach gear. There will be parking and walking with beach gear.
137 locals recommend
South Pointe Park
1 Washington AveThis is a great stop for families to visit the beach. There is a splash park, playground, and ice cream shop. You can bring skates, bikes, and beach gear. There will be parking and walking with beach gear.
This is a beautiful beach at the end of Key Biscayne.
122 locals recommend
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon BlvdThis is a beautiful beach at the end of Key Biscayne.
This is a great place to spend the day being active at the beach. There are paddle boards and kayak rentals here.
93 locals recommend
Virginia Key
This is a great place to spend the day being active at the beach. There are paddle boards and kayak rentals here.
This is a wide-open park with a jogging trail and exercise equipment. There are beach volleyball courts and a kid's playground. A local favorite is indulging in a frozen lemonade at the lemonade stand.
84 locals recommend
David T. Kennedy Park
2400 S Bayshore DrThis is a wide-open park with a jogging trail and exercise equipment. There are beach volleyball courts and a kid's playground. A local favorite is indulging in a frozen lemonade at the lemonade stand.
Drinks & Nightlife
These are spots for travelers to visit if you are interested in enjoying being social and drinks.
This is located in Calle Ocho. It's a world-famous tourist stop when visiting Miami. Order a mojito and some appetizers and enjoy the live music.
345 locals recommend
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StThis is located in Calle Ocho. It's a world-famous tourist stop when visiting Miami. Order a mojito and some appetizers and enjoy the live music.
This is located in Homestead, FL. They make wines from tropical fruits like mango, avocado, lechee, guava, coconut, etc. They also have coconut beer that is very good!
166 locals recommend
Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery
30205 SW 217th AveThis is located in Homestead, FL. They make wines from tropical fruits like mango, avocado, lechee, guava, coconut, etc. They also have coconut beer that is very good!
The is on South Beach. Go to the rooftop and have a drink! Stunning views.
313 locals recommend
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox AvenueThe is on South Beach. Go to the rooftop and have a drink! Stunning views.
The Mighty
2224 SW 22nd StOnly two blocks from our home!
Shopping
These are places we recommend for travelers interested in shopping.
Beautiful outdoor shopping mall. There are multiple restaurants and high-end bars. There is a nice open area for kids and a water feature that kids may run through. There is a weekly farmer's market on the weekend. Check their website for days and times: https://www.coralgables.com/farmers-market-at-merrick-park
275 locals recommend
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo AveBeautiful outdoor shopping mall. There are multiple restaurants and high-end bars. There is a nice open area for kids and a water feature that kids may run through. There is a weekly farmer's market on the weekend. Check their website for days and times: https://www.coralgables.com/farmers-market-at-merrick-park
This is a fun way to shop, dine, and have a drink. It is a short trolley ride from the guesthouse.
19 locals recommend
Giralda Plaza
120 Giralda AveThis is a fun way to shop, dine, and have a drink. It is a short trolley ride from the guesthouse.
Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadThis is an area for high-end shopping and dining.
This is an excellent place for shopping and a city like sightseeing. Park your car outside of Brickell and use a scooter to get around.
731 locals recommend
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveThis is an excellent place for shopping and a city like sightseeing. Park your car outside of Brickell and use a scooter to get around.
The Shops at Midtown Miami
3401 N Miami AveGreat place to shop and dine.
Essentials
This is a full-service grocery store with all the household necessities.
104 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
2551 S Le Jeune RdThis is a full-service grocery store with all the household necessities.
This is a high-end grocery store for health conscience and organic options.
67 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
6701 Red RdThis is a high-end grocery store for health conscience and organic options.
This is a 24 pharmacy that has essential items such as medicines, wine/beer, and limited household items.
98 locals recommend
CVS
2500 SW 22nd StThis is a 24 pharmacy that has essential items such as medicines, wine/beer, and limited household items.
Food Scene
Go to Giralda Plaza in Coral Gables. This street has shopping, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. You can take the Miami Trolley there.
Giralda Avenue
Giralda AvenueGo to Giralda Plaza in Coral Gables. This street has shopping, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. You can take the Miami Trolley there.
Brickell
Brickell has a good variety of restaurants.
This is an eclectic little area of town. Featuring many bars, restaurants, and shops. Check out their weekly farmer's market on the weekend.
497 locals recommend
Coconut Grove
This is an eclectic little area of town. Featuring many bars, restaurants, and shops. Check out their weekly farmer's market on the weekend.
The Mighty
2224 SW 22nd StThis restaurant is within walking distance of the bungalow.
This is a local favorite for Cuban food. It's very close to the bungalow. The price for food is very reasonable. The Cafe Con Leche is a must-order for coffee.
91 locals recommend
Sergio's Restaurant
3252 Southwest 22nd StreetThis is a local favorite for Cuban food. It's very close to the bungalow. The price for food is very reasonable. The Cafe Con Leche is a must-order for coffee.
This is another local favorite near the cottage. This is a greek restaurant close by.
16 locals recommend
Mykonos
1201 Coral WayThis is another local favorite near the cottage. This is a greek restaurant close by.