South Beach & the Art Deco District Activities

A Miami, Florida Vacation ~ Overflowing with Things to Do

South Beach is a distinctive blend of metropolitan influences with an ocean view. The area's 15 blocks and 10 miles of beach are animated with hip nightlife, endless shopping and eclectic dining experiences.  In addition, South Beach features some of South Florida's preeminent cultural destinations, including the Wolfsonian and Bass Museums.

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Top 10 Things to Do in South Beach & the Greater Miami Area

1) Bike, Rollerblade or Stroll Through the Art Deco District on Ocean Drive. Most of the buildings on Ocean Drive are hotels built in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The architecture is impressive and the scenery bright and cheerful.

2) Relax on the Beach. Find a secluded place to relax on Miami's famous white-sand beaches. Lummus Park Beach (a.k.a. Glitter Beach ) runs along Ocean Drive from about 6th to 14th streets and is one of the more popular tanning spots. 

3) Dance Until Dawn. Dance until the sun comes up in world-renowned, lively night clubs. Many of South Beach's hot nightclubs and bars don't get going until late into the night, and most are open until 5am, giving you plenty of time explore the club scene.

4) Enjoy New World Cuisine. World-class chefs have discovered the richness of locally harvested ingredients, including tropical fruits and seafood. This culling of techniques and ingredients from the Cuban, Haitian, and Asian communities has created the now-famous "New World Cuisine." Stop by one of many fantastic restaurants in South Beach to experience new flavors.

5) Drum on a Full Moon. Barefoot drummers gather on the sands of Miami Beach each month to celebrate the full moon. Just head down to the beach at 21st and Ocean Drive on a night of a full moon, and follow the beat of the drums.

6) Lunch at News Café on Ocean Drive . The exemplary South Beach experience, lunching at News Café is more of a spectator sport than a dining experience. The Ocean Drive location of News Cafe is one of the best sidewalk spots to people-watch.

7) Boat off the Coast of Miami Beach. Jump on a party boat, take a sightseeing cruise, or rent a skiff. A boat ride off the coast of Miami Beach is the best way to see stylish waterfront mansions, the spectacular skyline and beautiful coastline that make Miami so attractive.

8) Shop. One of South Florida's main attractions is its unbelievable selection of stores and outlet malls. Many visitors from the Caribbean and Latin America come for the sole purpose of buying. From electronics to shoes and hardware to exotic grocery items, this is the place to shop.

9) Cruise with the Top Down. Drive a convertible over the causeways to any of Miami's wonderful islands.

10) Try a New Water Sport.You haven't visited South Florida until you get in the water. Swim, surf, parasail, jet-ski, kayak, sail, scuba dive or snorkel through the clear ocean.