Normandy Isle / North Beach Guidebook
Food scene
These are some of our favorites!
Great local pub, now serving food provided by Cheeseburger Baby. Tell Danielle or any of the bartenders that Jackson sent you and Shadow says hello!
Bob's Your Uncle
928 71st StGreat local pub, now serving food provided by Cheeseburger Baby. Tell Danielle or any of the bartenders that Jackson sent you and Shadow says hello!
Mango Thai
946 Normandy DrGreat thai food, larger portions meant for sharing.
Taste Buds of India
5850 Sunset DrReally tasty Indian cuisine.
Pizza Fiore
9540 NE 2nd AveAwesome pizza!
Always busy and for a reason...great burgers and milkshakes at half the cost of other burger places in the area. Fries are so-so. Onion rings are fantastic.
131 locals recommend
Burgers & Shakes
7401 Collins AveAlways busy and for a reason...great burgers and milkshakes at half the cost of other burger places in the area. Fries are so-so. Onion rings are fantastic.
Try the totopos (chips) which are made in a manner I've never seen anywhere else. Nice breeze from the ocean at this location too.
38 locals recommend
Taquiza
1351 Collins AveTry the totopos (chips) which are made in a manner I've never seen anywhere else. Nice breeze from the ocean at this location too.
Expect to wait up to an hour for a seat at this local institution. The upside is it's worth the wait. Some of the best sushi you will ever have at reasonable prices and that has been verified by true sushi snobs I have taken here.
57 locals recommend
Katana Restaurant
920 71st StExpect to wait up to an hour for a seat at this local institution. The upside is it's worth the wait. Some of the best sushi you will ever have at reasonable prices and that has been verified by true sushi snobs I have taken here.
Great sandwiches. Their secret sauce and the tiny pickles are everything. Grab one for a picnic on the beach but don't litter!
12 locals recommend
La Sandwicherie North Beach
7349 Collins AvenueGreat sandwiches. Their secret sauce and the tiny pickles are everything. Grab one for a picnic on the beach but don't litter!
Neighborhoods
Great community feel but with enough urban core that you don't feel like an outsider.
6 locals recommend
Normandy Isles
Great community feel but with enough urban core that you don't feel like an outsider.
Basic Necessities
Florida's dominant grocery chain does an excellent job at balancing the provision of basics with some gourmet offerings. I love their rotisserie chicken. : P
366 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at North Shore
6876 Collins AveFlorida's dominant grocery chain does an excellent job at balancing the provision of basics with some gourmet offerings. I love their rotisserie chicken. : P
Literally next door if you need some face soap, toothpaste, sunscreen or even a beach ball.
21 locals recommend
Family Dollar
1166 Normandy DrLiterally next door if you need some face soap, toothpaste, sunscreen or even a beach ball.
A small "bodega"-type supermarket with everything you need. Also try their cafe con leche for $1.25 with a guava pastel and pick up their pico de gallo if you want a nice chip dip.
35 locals recommend
Sabor Tropical Supermarket
969 Normandy DrA small "bodega"-type supermarket with everything you need. Also try their cafe con leche for $1.25 with a guava pastel and pick up their pico de gallo if you want a nice chip dip.
Rest, Recreation & Sports
If you're a golfer, this course is right around the corner and has some of the lower play fees around. There is also a driving range.
33 locals recommend
Normandy Shores Golf Club
2401 Biarritz DrIf you're a golfer, this course is right around the corner and has some of the lower play fees around. There is also a driving range.
Need to burn about 1,000 calories in an hour? Next door is a boxing gym that will MAKE you do just that. The workouts are intense so bring your A game.
12 locals recommend
Normandy Gym
1145 71st StNeed to burn about 1,000 calories in an hour? Next door is a boxing gym that will MAKE you do just that. The workouts are intense so bring your A game.
Part of a larger park with baseball fields, tennis courts are free but first come, first serve. There is a sign up system. Research the hours to make sure you don't show up too late.
Tennis Courts
500 73rd StPart of a larger park with baseball fields, tennis courts are free but first come, first serve. There is a sign up system. Research the hours to make sure you don't show up too late.
TKS Miami Watersports
Collins AvenueRent kitesurfing equipment or take lessons. Within walking distance!
City advice
Getting around
Renting a Car vs. Uber
I would suggest only renting a car if you plan extensive day trips to far flung places. If you plan to just stay on the beach or otherwise visit nearby destinations such as Wynwood, South Beach, etc., stick to Uber/Uber Pool. While parking in this neighborhood is relatively easy and free, parking throughout the remainder of Miami Beach and Miami is complicated and expensive. Uber Pool is affordable and convenient.
Don't miss
Some articles about the area!
1.)https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/neighborhoods/north-beach
2.)https://thenewtropic.com/north-beach-guide/
3.)https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/planning-a-trip-to-miami-beach-go-north-for-a-different-vibe/2015/03/05/d671e742-bc54-11e4-8668-4e7ba8439ca6_story.html
4.) https://www.travelchannel.com/roam-blog/on-travel-channel/amazing-aerial-photos-from-travel-channel-fans
Don't miss
Daycations!!
Several resorts in Miami Beach offer day packages to the pool and beach. Check out this article to find one that sounds right for you!
https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach-news/a-daycation-at-south-floridas-best-hotel-pools/