Guidebook for Miami
Sightseeing
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveVery touristy beach where everyone likes to visit. We have several beach recommendations.
1258 locals recommend
South Beach
Very touristy beach where everyone likes to visit. We have several beach recommendations.
Shopping
Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall DrA nice outdoor local mall with a large AMC movie theater.
140 locals recommend
The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset DrA nice outdoor local mall with a large AMC movie theater.
Dolphin Mall Bus Station
Parks & Nature
Ludlam Trail
Ludlam TrailThis rails to trails project is a gravel walking path that runs adjacent to our house.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th AveYou can tour the Everglades by foot, bike, or airboat.
80 locals recommend
Shark Valley Visitor Center
36000 SW 8th StYou can tour the Everglades by foot, bike, or airboat.
Arts & Culture
This is a gentrified art district downtown Miami. It is mostly graffiti art, but it's very interesting.
1332 locals recommend
Wynwood
This is a gentrified art district downtown Miami. It is mostly graffiti art, but it's very interesting.
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur CausewayThis is the new Museum of Science located downtown.
605 locals recommend
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne BlvdThis is the new Museum of Science located downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Attracts many UM students, but you will find all ages here. They often have live music, and ambient indoor or outdoor seating.
22 locals recommend
Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern
7221 SW 58th AveAttracts many UM students, but you will find all ages here. They often have live music, and ambient indoor or outdoor seating.
A small tavern with very good food. Live music on specific days & times
10 locals recommend
Titanic Brewery & Restaurant
5813 Ponce de LeonA small tavern with very good food. Live music on specific days & times
Usually a mild crowd. A casual pub to sit and have appetizers (or a meal) and craft beer or cocktails. Indoor & outdoor bars, music. Less than 5 minutes from the house.
23 locals recommend
Carolina Ale House
6810 SW 40th StUsually a mild crowd. A casual pub to sit and have appetizers (or a meal) and craft beer or cocktails. Indoor & outdoor bars, music. Less than 5 minutes from the house.
Clevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean DrFood Scene
An iconic Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho. Very good food.
148 locals recommend
Versailles Cuban Bakery
3501 SW 8th StAn iconic Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho. Very good food.
Captain's Tavern Restaurant
9625 S Dixie HwyAn excellent seafood restaurant
Berries in the Grove
2884 SW 27th AveFood is outstanding! Everything we tried was delicious....notably the octopus appetizer and bowls. Fun ambiance. Nice to walk around the lake afterwards.
21 locals recommend
Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
8405 Mills DrFood is outstanding! Everything we tried was delicious....notably the octopus appetizer and bowls. Fun ambiance. Nice to walk around the lake afterwards.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetVenetian Pool
2701 De Soto Blvd