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The best Art Deco buildings in Miami

Get to know South Beach's architectural gems and iconic edifices with our guide to the best Art Deco buildings in Miami.

Looking to explore Art Deco? Ice cream cone pastels, geometric lines and curves, chrome accents and decorative fountains are just a few characteristics that distinguish the iconic buildings of Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District. The waterfront Lummus Park offers a wide-angle view of Ocean Drive’s Art Deco skyline, though the signature style can be spotted throughout the neighborhood, from Lincoln Road to Washington Avenue.

Miami has the highest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world, and their preservation has saved the South Beach skyline from becoming a canyon of condos. Amazingly, these buildings were nearly destroyed by developers in the early 1970s. Their survival is due to a handful of activists who, in 1976, founded the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL). With their help, a number of the best Miami hotels , and even some South Beach clubs , have maintained their beautiful façades and historical designation. 

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1.  Essex House Hotel

Henry Hohauser's 1938 Essex House Hotel features porthole windows and a smokestack-like neon tower that call to mind a land-locked ocean liner. (This style of Maritime deco is appropriately called Nautical Moderne.) With its curved façade pointed streetward, the Essex appears to be docked on the junction of Collins and 10th Street. 1001 Collins Ave at 10th St

2.  The Carlyle

The Carlyle is classic Miami Beach deco: a flashy ensemble of striking vertical piers, horizontal lines, visor-like sunshades and curvaceous corners. Pure camp, it was a natural for the role of gay nightclub in The Birdcage . You may also recognize its Art Deco exteriors, virtually unchanged since its completion in 1941, from other films, such as  Scarface  and Bad Boys II.  1250 Ocean Dr at 13th St

3.  Collins Ave and Española Way (Hoffman’s Cafeteria Building)

The inspiration for the drag queens at the Birdcage was the Warsaw. Now closed, it was a legendary 1990s center of debauchery housed in the striking Hoffman’s Cafeteria Building, a Deco gem with a central turret and sweeping “angel wings” designed by Hohauser in 1939. From a cafeteria it became a ballroom, then a series of clubs, including the Warsaw, and  Jerry’s Famous Deli , which shuttered in 2014. After a stint as the world’s most glamorous Señor Frogs, it was recently acquired by an investor with plans to redevelop the space.  1450 Collins Ave at 14th St 

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4.  Miami Beach U.S. Post Office

The Miami Beach Post Office, designed by Howard Lovewell Cheney in 1937, was created in a style termed “deco Federal.” It has a classical central rotunda and a minimalist façade, but the interior is busy with a cowboys-and-Indians frieze, a starburst ceiling and bits of shiny brass detailing. 1300 Washington Ave at 13th St

5.  The Celino Hotel

The principal architects of Deco South Beach were New Yorkers Henry Hohauser and L. Murray Dixon. The Celino Hotel, which was known as the  Park Central Hotel  ( 630 Ocean Drive ) until 2019 is one of Hohauser's best efforts, dating back to 1937 and featuring bold vertical bands and window "eyebrows." In the early 1980s, this area was a bad crime spot, a natural setting for the gory violence in Brian De Palma's movie Scarface , which was shot at 728 Ocean Drive, as well as much of the action in hit crime show Miami Vice . The buildings of South Beach were originally painted white with subtle pastel trim. The candy colors came along in the '80s when interior designer Leonard Horowitz devised a palette of tones to draw attention to the architecture—and away from the squalor.

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6.  The Marlin Hotel

Collins Avenue is less of a unified architectural set piece than Ocean Drive. Nonetheless, a handful of gems survive, notably the Marlin, a 1939 design by L. Murray Dixon that recalls sci-fi serials of the era such as Flash Gordon . The beautifully renovated hotel still has its iconic “eyebrows” over the windows, a Dixon trademark across his other properties, including the Tides, and pastel-colored walls. Unrelated to its Art Deco past, the Marlin is home to one of the city’s top recording studios.  1200 Collins Ave

7.  Cardozo South Beach

Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s Cardozo South Beach reopened in May 2019 after an extensive $15 million renovation. The 80-year-old property famous for its film cameos, has appeared in movies such as 1996’s The Birdcage,  1998’s There’s Something About Mary (it’s here where Mary, played by Cameron Diaz, infamously borrows Ben Stiller’s “hair gel,” and 2008’s Marley & Me with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. Under the auspices of Miami’s first couple, the Cardozo benefits from a completely modernized interior, complete with an intimate check-in desk that gives way to a private courtyard, and a neon-illuminated exterior that’s been restored to its 1930s splendor.  1300 Ocean Dr, South Beach

8.  The Breakwater

You can’t miss this iconic building along Ocean Drive—it’s practically the focus of all Art Deco Miami commentary thanks to its strong deference to the architectural style. There’s an emphasis on symmetry, it features a central tower and it’s splashed in neon. Opened in 1936, the Breakwater remains one of the most popular Deco hotels in South Beach. 940 Ocean Dr

9.  The Webster

Another of Hohauser’s architectural contributions is this 1939 hotel-turned-luxury-boutique. While the Webster ’s collection of Parisian-designed fashion could easily be considered a tribute to its Art Deco pedigree, it’s the building’s original terrazzo flooring, as well as a geometric façade  with neon accents, that solidify its Art Deco designation. 1220 Collins Ave at 12th St

10.  The Tides

L. Murray Dixon was one of the city’s most prolific architects of the Art Deco era, so it’s only fitting that the tallest Art Deco structure of the mid-’30s would be credited to him. At 12 stories tall, the Tides, which features nautical porthole windows, towers over its two- and three-story neighbors. In 2017, the hotel closed due to storm damage.  1220 Ocean Dr between 12th and 13th Sts 

11.  Cameo Night Club

Collins Avenue looks great at night, as the light fades to a bruised purple and the neon is switched on. Nightfall is likely when you’ll see Cameo Theatre, turned Cameo Night Club , at its brightest and most vivid. The 1938 Art Deco movie theater, designed by Robert E. Collins, most recently used its famous marquee to display the names of famous DJs instead of films, though the space is currently closed.  1445 Washington Ave at 14th St

12.  The Clevelander

Albert Anis built this South Beach icon in 1938. The austere architect, whose portfolio included approximately 70 projects sprawled across Miami Beach, went total glam with the decorative Clevelander, incorporating a fully ornate central bay and “eyebrows” that split in the front but continue along the sides. Today, the building is embellished by more than just architecture, as its outdoor pool and bar area (added during future renovations) are favorites of Ocean Drive’s most colorful characters.  1020 Ocean Dr at 10th St

13.  Art Deco Beach Patrol Headquarters

Designed by Robert Taylor and opened in 1934, the nautical-themed structure features long rows of porthole windows and railings on its oblong second floor. The center, circular tower flies the flags of the United States and Miami Beach. Conveniently for beachgoers, there are showers and restrooms inside.  1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach

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Step into the sultry embrace of South Beach's Tropical Art Deco movement on our immersive Art Deco Walking Tour. As you traverse the palm-lined boulevards and sun-kissed streets, you'll encounter a fusion of Art Deco elegance and vibrant tropical flair that defines the architectural landscape of this iconic destination.

Delve into Miami's captivating history, where tales of gangsters and clandestine casinos are interwoven with the city's architectural evolution. Learn how Miami's underworld figures left an indelible mark on the cityscape, shaping the development of opulent Art Deco buildings that doubled as glamorous fronts for illicit activities.

Against the backdrop of swaying palm trees and azure skies, discover the unique blend of Art Deco motifs infused with tropical elements—lush foliage, exotic motifs, and vibrant color palettes that evoke the spirit of paradise found in South Beach.

Our expert guides will lead you to the famed Art Deco hotel lobbies where Hollywood film history was made, offering a glimpse into the glitz and glamour of a bygone era.

Secure your spot on our Art Deco Walking Tour today and prepare to be transported to a bygone era of glamour, intrigue, and tropical splendor!

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• Our adventure starts at the Essex House Hotel, where we begin our exploration into the heart of Art Deco, examining its defining characteristics and providing tips for identifying them in architecture.
• Along the way, our expert guides share stories of the Tropical Art Deco style's origins as we pass by iconic sites like The Viktor, Dream Hotel, McAlpin, Crescent, and Cavalier. Step into the opulent lobbies of these magnificent hotels and marvel at their beauty.
• Learn how the presence of gangster mobs and casinos injected wealth into the area, and, beyond that, shaped the Art Deco designs we see today.
• Continuing our journey along Collins Avenue, immerse yourself in the naval-inspired Art Deco motifs and historic sites that capture the lively atmosphere of Miami Beach in the '70s and '80s. Our guides will tel you everything about South Beach and its decades!
• Wrapping up our tour, your guide will share fascinating insights and personal stories about Ocean Drive, ensuring you leave with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for Miami's vibrant Art Deco scene.

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We chose South Beach as the destination for our tour because it offers an amazing experience that captures the essence of Miami like no other place. South Beach is a world-renowned hotspot known for its cool atmosphere and iconic Art Deco architecture. You'll find pristine sandy beaches with crystal-clear turquoise waters, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation and recreation. The area's historic pastel-colored buildings along Ocean Drive showcase the unique Art Deco style, making it a visual delight for architecture and design enthusiasts. But South Beach is not just about its stunning scenery. It's also a hub of culture, nightlife, and entertainment. You can explore trendy restaurants, shop at stylish boutiques, and unwind at beachfront bars. Join us on our tour, and let us show you why South Beach is an amazing location that will leave you with unforgettable memories of Miami!

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Take an Underworld Tour of the Art Deco District in Miami Beach.

Old rotary phones chimed ring-a-ding-ding. Bookies wearing fedora hats and suits with knife-edge creases in the pants sat in overstuffed chairs, answered the phones, took bets and talked fast. They even called your hotel room to tell you the winning or losing news from the hotel lobby they used as an office.

Does this sound like it could happen in Miami Beach ? Not today. The Art Deco hotels are lovingly refurbished in period colors with artistic designs and sleek, timeless furniture to match, providing stunning examples of Miami Beach architecture. There isn’t an overstuffed chair or rotary phone to be seen.

You have to squint to imagine the past, going back to the 1920s and 1930s, when many a hotel lobby served as a place to meet and greet, and place bets for all kinds of races.

History of Miami Beach's Art Deco District 

Once a year, that underworld history and more returns to life during Art Deco Weekend , typically held the same weekend as the Martin Luther King holiday. The underworld history is an intriguing part of the Miami Beach Art Deco District , known for it Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco and MiMo (Miami Modern) styles of architecture. You know the buildings you are going to see will be whimsical, with features like gaudy eyebrows over Art Deco windows, but would you also believe some buildings are notorious?

Al Capone may have been a typical winter visitor looking for sunshine and beaches when he arrived in 1928, but he got a chilly reception from city officials who considered the gang leader bad for the city's reputation. That didn't stop him from buying real estate.

The parties held there could have been scripted a la The Sopranos. While children of gangster families watched movies downstairs, their parents partied upstairs. Crime bosses and their families would vacation on Miami Beach during the Prohibition era.

Prohibition and raids went hand in hand. When it came to raids, many businesses might have gotten advance warning so they could pack up the prohibited items and transfer them to a storage area to “cool off.” The Wolfsonian has a piece of this underworld past.

The Wolfsonian, a museum home to a lively collection of 19th- and 20th-century themes like Art Deco , started out decades ago as a storage unit possibly used by local businesses, including those that served liquor. Raids often took place on a Sunday night, then Monday the liquor came out of storage it was back to business.

Essex House, a hotel built in 1938, still has an overstuffed couch and chair in the lobby, just like it did in the 1930s. It also has an original Earl LePan mural from that period showing the Everglades . The mural sits over the fireplace.

A story goes that the hotel owner's wife asked LePan why there were no alligators in the mural. The next morning, he knocked on her door and asked if she would come downstairs. She put on a kimono and descended the stairs to see that overnight he had painted a small alligator in the upper left-hand side of the mural. She screamed when she saw it. If bookies were sitting in the overstuffed chairs, did they take bets on this scene – would he or would he not paint the alligator? Another version of the story is that LePan added the alligator when he refreshed the painting in the 80s, as he had always regretted not painting one. It is all part of a history, long gone but not forgotten.

After you've seen the Essex House lobby, look down at the floor and follow the red arrows, three of which point you to the hotel lounge. Very cool.

Catch all the styles and history by taking a 90-minute guided tour of the outsides as well as some interiors of buildings in the Miami Beach Art Deco Historic District . Tours given by the Miami Design Preservation League start at 10:30 a.m. every day but Thursday, when there is an additional tour at 6:30 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes ahead of time at the Art Deco Welcome Center , 1001 Ocean Drive. The cost is $20 for adults, and $15 seniors, students and veterans.

Also available are self-guided tours. Some underworld history is included in these tours.

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A Walking Tour of the Best Art Deco Architecture in Miami

Miami is famous for its Art Deco District, which dates back to 1925-1940. There are several Art Deco gems that still stand strong in Miami and give it that retro feel. Art Deco architecture includes blocky elements, vertical structures, curved and geometric shapes, bright, intense colors, and the use of materials like stucco, concrete, smooth-faced stone, glass, and terracotta. If you want to visit some of these beauties yourself, here’s a tour laid out for you, with a lunch spot included!

1. the colony theatre.

The Colony Theatre dates back to 1935 and was restored first in 1976 and again a few years ago. It shows films, dance performances, music, and even opera. If you’re strolling down Lincoln Road you’ll run right into it, and its Art Deco spirit still shows strong among the other, more modern-looking buildings found in the rest of the outdoor mall. Owned by the city of Miami Beach, it is landmark spot in Miami for Art Deco architecture and is used as a location for the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival each year in May.

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This hotel is one of Miami’s Art Deco gems and dates back to the late 1930s. The building was designed by Henry Hohauser in 1938 and boasts an original Earl LePan mural over the fireplace, from the Art Deco era. Today it stands as a retro, stylish hotel a couple of blocks from the beach and has 70 cozy rooms that you can rent for the night (or a little longer!). Located right on the corner of Collins and 10th Street, the Essex House offers easy beach access, so you might need to make a little pit stop at the beach during your Art Deco tour.

Essex House Hotel, 1001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, USA +1 305 534 2700

3. The Carlyle

The Carlyle was built in 1939 and has been the backdrop for several movies like Scarface , Pronto , Bad Boys 2 , Random Hearts , and The Birdcage . It is one of the most iconic landmarks for Art Deco architecture in Miami, and still stands tall and proud today, barely changed from its original form, which makes it incredibly special. While many other Art Deco builds have been renovated and restored for more modern times, this hotel still has its original charm. It’s right on Ocean Drive, just 100 yards from the Versace Mansion.

The Carlyle, 1250 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, USA +1 905 483 6826

4. A Fish Called Avalon

After working up an appetite sightseeing, you need a lunch break. If you’ve found yourself on Ocean Drive, good job, you’ve been following the tour! A Fish Called Avalon is a restaurant in the Avalon Hotel. The hotel mimics traditional Art Deco architecture, full of blocky designs broken apart with geometric or curving designs that were symbolic of this creative, stylish era. The restaurant is right on the beach and you’ll get to enjoy some great food while people-watching the infamous Ocean Drive stretch. Outside you’ll find vintage cars parked too, keeping with Miami Beach’s retro feel. Dishes here include fresh crab cakes, lobster, ceviche, maple-glazed salmon, and filet mignon. If you’re a fan of fresh seafood, this is your spot.

A Fish Called Avalon, 700 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, USA +1 305 532 1727

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5. The Breakwater

The Breakwater hotel was built in 1939 and remains one of Miami’s most iconic Art Deco buildings. The hotel was designed by Anton Skislewicz, and also represents the Streamline Moderne style that was popular during the time it was built. Towers and vertical elements were highlights of the Art Deco movement, and that is clearly showcased by The Breakwater’s sign that protrudes into the Miami night sky and burns bright with neon once the sun sets. Intense colors were also an element of Art Deco, again highlighted by the hotel’s use of yellow and blue accents against its cream base.

Breakwater South Beach, 940 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, USA +1 305 532 2362

6. The Delano

Finally, our tour ends at The Delano and we’ve saved the best for last! This is a gorgeous Art Deco gem on Miami Beach that sports a huge pool and outdoor area in the back. At this luxury boutique hotel, you’ll find billowy white curtains, perfectly manicured trees, and large cabanas that you can lay out on underneath the bright Miami sun. Staying here will make you feel like a celebrity, and it will cost you a pretty penny, too. The hotel was built in 1947 and still has much of its original Art Deco vibe, from the blocky windows and design to geometric, curved elements, and vertical, tower-like structure. Stop by the hotel’s luxurious Rose Bar for a gin and tonic, and wind down from the day.

The Delano, 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, USA +1 305 672 2000

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Things to Do in the Miami Art Deco District

This post covers things to do in the Miami Art Deco District, including where to eat, shop, and a self-guided tour of the best of the Art Deco buildings.

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The Art Deco District is bursting with colorful buildings, history, and a vibrant atmosphere. 

There are many famous sights to visit and the people-watching is quite entertaining, especially on Ocean Drive. 

You can find many affordable restaurants and enjoy the nightlife including bars, clubs, and live music venues.

What is Art Deco Architecture?

Beginning first in Paris in 1925, Art Deco architecture is a modern take on neoclassical.

It exploded on the streets of South Beach, Miami in the early 1920s and 1930s with its bright oranges, pinks, yellows, greens and so much more!  

With more than 800+ Art Deco-style buildings in South Beach, a typical Art Deco-style building features structural pieces like fountains and ornate statues.

They also include porthole windows, chrome accents, terrazzo floors, and many more glamorous features.

How To Get Here

The Art Deco District is located on Miami Beach along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue. It's located between 5th Street and 23rd Street. 

You can use this Google Maps  link for directions.

Explore the Art Deco District with a Guided Tour

The best way to see what the Magic City has to offer is with a sightseeing tour. There are several great walking tours in Miami . 

If you’d like to explore the area at your own leisure, you might enjoy our free self-guided Art Deco tour below .

We also have a GPS audio tour of South Beach and the Art Deco District ( Listen to a sample ). It follows the route of the free version below.

Here is how it works:

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Explore South Beach with the Free Miami Trolly 

Unfortunately, there isn't a subway system that exists in Miami and the Metro Mover only services the Downtown/Brickell areas.

You can use Uber/Lyft to/from the District or, hop on Miami's Free Trolly !

Miami Beach's trolly provides transportation not just around South Beach, but all around the entire city, and the best part is it's completely free! 

For a small fee, you can also hop on the  Citibike  shared-bike service and explore the area on two wheels. 

Consider Staying in South Beach

South Beach is full of much more than Art Deco Buildings. It's bursting with great restaurants, nightlife, beautiful parks, and endless beach and water activities.

So why not stay here?

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Sample South Beach Art Deco Itinerary 

This sample itinerary covers a full day of activity with an optional evening out. 

Start your day with a great American Breakfast at Front Porch Cafe , located right on Ocean Drive. 

Use our self-guided tour below  to see all the best and most iconic Art Deco buildings. The tour takes about 90 minutes, not including any time you stop to do some shopping or eating. 

When you are ready for a bite to eat, try La Sandwicherie . You can grab one of their iconic delicious sandwiches on fresh French Bread, a smoothie, or lots of other quick eats.

You can also check out Lincoln Road Mall , which has an endless choice of restaurants. 

Head to South Point Park to walk the pier and relax. Spend some time people-watching while you enjoy the white sandy beach and sunshine. 

You can even rent bikes and cruise along with the ocean breeze. 

For dinner, check out Joe's Stone Crab , an iconic restaurant in South Beach. While you should obviously eat their Stone Crab, you'll also enjoy their fried chicken or grilled tomatoes.

Do note that they do not take reservations, so it's best to go before or after peak times. 

Start off the night with a drink at the Clevelander , then head just a few blocks up to see the iconic dancers at Mangos Tropical Cafe . 

Dance the night away at Story or LIV Nightclub then grab some late-night tacos at Bodega . 

THINGS TO SEE AND DO 

South Beach and the Miami Art Deco District have so many sights to see and things to do, you could spend days here. 

Below we list the top things to do and places to stop by to get a true sense of this wonderful section of Miami.

For a more in-depth exploration of the area, we recommend taking a guided tour or following along our self-guided tour below.  

1) People Watch on Ocean Drive 

The BEST place to start any and all adventure in South Beach is certainly Ocean Drive . This is Miami's most iconic street.

Countless movies have been filmed along the pastel-hued, art-deco lined streets that burst with colorful night lights, fancy cars, sunshine, and palm trees.

What was once a swampland filled with mangroves in 1913, this area has been completely transformed. 

Beginning at 1st street and extending up to 15th, you'll find an endless array of restaurants, bars, clubs, shopping, and, of course, some of the best people-watching in the world.

2) Get Your Shopping Fix In on Lincoln Road

Fulfill your inner shop-a-holic at the Lincoln Road Mall, which is a pedestrian lined street just a few blocks from the Art Deco District. 

You'll find 23 different stores such as ZARA, Gap, Anthropologie, Forever 21, NIKE, Athleta and many more.

50+ restaurants are scattered all throughout and around, offering just about any cuisine that you could imagine.  

Most stores are open daily from 10 am – 11 pm. 

Check out our section below for other areas in South Beach to shop!

3)  Walk the Pier at South Pointe Park

The southernmost point of South Beach offers up a more relaxed and quiet waterfront area compared to the hustle and bustle near Lummus Park on Ocean Drive.

What was once home to police horse stables, South Pointe Park was donated by the Federal Government to Miami Beach in 1979.

Have a picnic at the park, watch the water traffic enter and leave the Port of Miami and marinas, or simply enjoy the spectacular beach.

There’s even a playground which includes a water fountain and a dog park.

Take a walk on the 450-foot-long pier, which underwent a $4.8 million renovation in 2014.

The pier offers up views of the city and marina, along with South Beach and the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean.

The best news is, visiting the park is completely free! Check our list of free things to do in Miami for even more fun that won’t cost you a dime.

4)  Take a  Sightseeing Tour

South Beach is an Art Deco Playground. In fact, it’s the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world.

Even if you’re not into architecture, anyone will enjoy perusing these streets lined with pastel buildings.

Interestingly, all of these structures were constructed between 1923 and 1943 and literally resurrected South Beach from a major decline.

Surprisingly, South Beach wasn’t always this glamorous and posh. It once was polluted with high crime and vacant buildings.

It wasn’t until the 1980s and 1990s when movies like Scarface (1983) and the Birdcage (1996) transformed it into the world-class travel destination that it is today.

Join a guided tour or venture out on your own with our  self-guided tour through the Art Deco Distric t listed below!

5)  Soak in the Sun on South Beach 

With 825 miles (1,328km) of sandy coastline in the sunshine state of Florida, it’s almost a crime if you come to Miami and don’t go to the beach!

South Beach, AKA SoBe, is a picture-perfect 4-mile (6.4km) strip of coastline and is one of the most famous beaches in the world.

It surely cannot be missed, especially because it’s free! So, pack up a cooler and hit the sand!

If you want to see all the action on the beach, it’s best to start your journey on Ocean Drive near Lummus Park.

6) Stay or Eat at the Former Versace Mansion 

What is the second most photographed residence in the USA (the White House is #1), the  Villa Casa Casuarina , formerly known as the Versace Mansion is located right on Ocean Drive just steps away from the beach. 

The Villa was constructed in 1930 by the architect Alden Freeman, who was the heir to the Standard Oil fortune. The mansion was purchased in 1992 by Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace.

Today, the Villa operates as a luxury boutique hotel and event venue. 

This hotel also houses a well-known restaurant,  Gianni's At The Former,  which offers a blend of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines.

While dining, enjoy being surrounded by the the beautiful ornate dining room or outside near the famous pool. 

7) Explore Miami on Two Wheels

The most unique, up-close-and-personal way to see the city of Miami is via bicycle and the Citi Bike Program makes it easy for everyone to enjoy it!

Citi Bike is Miami’s bike-sharing rental system. 

The bikes are super durable, kept in great condition and even come with a basket on the front to put your personal items in.

There are over 1,000 bikes at 100 different stations spread across the greater Miami area, so you’ll always have a place to dock your bike, no matter what destination you have in mind.

They also have a very friendly mobile app for Apple and Android users, which makes finding a station near your location virtually seamless.

Bike rentals cost $6.50 for one hour or $10 for 2 hours; a much cheaper alternative than a taxi, Uber or paid tour!

8) Dine at the Iconic Joe's Stone Crab 

If there ever were a restaurant iconic of South Beach, Joe's Stone Crab would be it.

Opened in 1913 by Joe Weis, who had moved to Florida because his Doctors told him he had to move to warmer weather to help his asthma, this famous restaurant is bursting with delicious food, in a comfortable atmosphere. 

While you should obviously eat their Stone Crab, you'll also enjoy their fried chicken or grilled tomatoes.

9) Explore the Latest Contemporary Art at the Bass Museum 

The Bass Museum , although small, has established itself as one of the leading Museums for contemporary art in the city. 

Opened in 1964 by  John and Johanna Bass and housed inside an Art Deco building, The Bass offers exhibitions by Ugo Rondinone, Mika Rottenberg, Isaac Julien, and many more talented artists. 

While The Bass is an especially popular museum during Miami's Art Basel week, it draws a large crowd of tourists and locals alike year-round, with their ever-changing exhibitions. 

10) Dance the Night Away at Story Nightclub 

What is owned by the same owners as LIV nightclub, Story is a 27,000-square-foot club with 60+ VIP tables. 

The most iconic DJs and artists have performed here over the years, from Drake to Justin Bieber to the Miami Heat celebrating the team's NBA championship inside its walls.

RESTAURANTS

Below is a long list of excellent dining options for any budget. 

Cheap (under $20)

La Sandwicherie  - 229 14th St

Grab one of their iconic delicious sandwiches on fresh French Bread, a smoothie, burgers, burritos and so much more!

Be sure to get your food to go, as there isn't exactly a lot of sitting space, especially during peak hours. 

Puerto Sagua - 700 Collins Ave

This classic South Beach restaurant offers traditional Cuban food at an incredibly affordable price.

Grab a Cuban sandwich, chow down on some oxtail soup, or enjoy some fried plantains. No frills, just amazing food. 

Las Olas Cafe - 644 6th St

A traditional Cuban restaurant that serves empanadas, guava cheese pastries, fresh-squeeze juices, Cuban sandwiches and so much more!

They also serve breakfast all day. 

Fratelli La Bufala - 437 Washington Ave

What is known as Miami's first Neapolitan Pizzeria, Fratelli La Buffalo uses fresh, local ingredients to create pizza pies straight out of Italy!

Their menu offers 18 different types of pizzas as well as pasta. 

Safron Grill - 1049 Washington Ave

Turkish and Mediterranean food in a comfortable setting. Try their Turkish tea and Baklava as well! 

Time Out Miami Market - 601 Drexel Ave

Time Out Market includes 17 restaurants, three bars, a demo cooking area, and more, all under one roof.

Try their burgers, tacos, sushi, wine, and more all at the same time! 

Moderate ($25-$40)

Joe's Stone Crab  

Ceviche 105  - 1245 Lincoln Rd

Arguably one of the best Ceviche restaurants in all of Miami, Ceviche 105 is well known for its incredibly large selection of unique ceviche, as well as many other traditional Peruvian dishes.

Planta South Beach - 850 Commerce St

This stylish, entirely plant-based, vegan restaurant will certainly make you fall in love with all it has to offer, even if vegan food isn't normally your style.

Try their watermelon sushi, croquettes, dumplings, or their Sunday Brunch! 

Stilsville Fish Bar - 1787 Purdy Avenue

If you're looking for fresh, local seafood, look no further!

Owned and operated by  Top Chef alumni, this laid back restaurant receives 115 pounds of seafood delivered daily by fishermen from Key West, Key Largo, and Miami.

If you're looking for something other than seafood, try the famous fried chicken. 

Macchialina - 820 Alton Road

What is argued to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the entire city of Miami, Macchialina is a casual eatery by chef/owner Michael Pirolo.

You cannot go wrong with any of the house-made pasta that includes creamy polenta and sausage ragu.  

Expensive ($40+)

Smith and Wollensky - 1 Washington Ave

Located in the beautiful setting of South Point Park, this steakhouse chain serves dry-aged steaks, wine, and seafood.

Even if you're not planning to eat a large meal, simply having a cocktail in the beautiful atmosphere while watching the boats cruise by will be quite enjoyable.

The Bazaar by José Andrés - 1701 Collins Ave #100

A unique, “traditional meets modern” Spanish tapas restaurants by the famous chef José Andrés. Signature dishes reflect Latin American and Caribbean influences. 

OLA Restaurant - 2360 Collins Ave

From chefs Christopher Camacho & Carlos Castro, OLA Restaurant offers modern Latin cuisine with a combination of Pan Latin, Spanish and Caribbean flavors.

Be sure to have one of their specialty mojitos. 

Gianni's At The Former Versace Mansion - 1116 Ocean Dr

Gianni's offers a blend of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines served in a unique setting, the mansion formerly owned by Versace!

While dining, enjoy being surrounded by the beautiful ornate dining room or outside near the famous pool. 

THINGS TO DO AT NIGHT

It's no surprise that South Beach has an endless amount of fun available when the sun goes down.

There are more than enough entertainment venues to choose from, well suited for any type of traveler! 

For free nighttime entertainment, simply walk up and down the streets of Ocean Drive. 

You can find drinking spots in every kind of atmosphere and price range. Clubs stay open into the wee hours of the morning (some never closing at all). 

Be sure to also read our guide on Things To Do In Miami At Night for more information! 

Mangos Tropical Cafe - 900 Ocean Dr

No trip to South Beach is complete without stopping by Mangos Tropical Cafe.

As soon as you walk in, you'll be transported to another place filled with Latin music and colorfully dressed, talented performers paired with award-winning food and cocktails.

Ricky's - 1222 16th St

A 1980s-inspired bar & eatery full of craft cocktails, live music, arcade games, and the best Happy Hour on Miami Beach. 

The Betsy - 1440 Ocean Dr.

From 7 pm - 9 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, you'll find the longest-running live music series of Latin Jazz on Miami Beach at the Betsy. 

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila - 1220 16th St

A super funky and fun, quick service taco joint in the front, with a bar/lounge in the back. 

Bars and Pubs

Lincoln Road

You'll have an endless list of bars to choose from on Lincoln Road. Check out the Yard House , which is a high-end sports bar chain with a never-ending list of draft beers.  

Ocean Drive  

Simply wander up and down the streets of Ocean Drive and you'll surely find a bar that best fits what you're looking for.

Check out Wet Willies , known for it's alcohol-filled frozen beverages. 

Clevelander  - 1020 Ocean Drive

Located in the heart of the Art Deco District, the Clevelander is an icon on the Miami Beach scene and cannot be missed for a drink or two. 

Lost Weekend - 218 Española Way

If you're looking for a simple pub with billiards, games, and sporting events on TV, look no further. 

LIV Nightclub  - 4441 Collins Ave

Located within the famous Fountainbleau Hotel, LIV is the number one nightclub in all of Miami and draws an elite crowd.

Be prepared to see many celebrities in the VIP areas. 

Hyde Beach - 1701 Collins Ave

With an oceanfront location, Hyde Beach offers a more than 8,000 square-foot pool, which will keep you partying all day and night long. 

Nikki Beach - 1 Ocean Dr.

By day or night, Nikki Beach offers up chic decor, great food, and a beachfront location.

Soak up the sun in a luxurious day bed or dance the night away when the DJ starts spinning. It's a Miami hotspot you surely won't want to leave! 

Story - 136 Collins Ave

With 27,000-square feet and 5 different bars, a dance floor, live headlining DJ's, and an infinite hybrid sound system, Story nightclub is one of the most popular in Miami Beach. 

Villain Theater - 5865 NE 2nd Ave

Located just over the bridge from South Beach (about a 15-minute drive), Villain Theater features stand up and improv comedy shows, as well as open mike nights.

Theater and Cinema 

O Cinema South Beach - 1130 Washington Ave

O Cinema offers the best in Independent, Foreign, and Art Films in a historical city hall building, which was renovated and repurposed in 2011 by the Miami Beach Film Society.

Colony Theatre  - 1040 Lincoln Rd

What was originally a Paramount Pictures movie house in 1935, this restored art deco theater recently underwent a 3-year $6.5 million renovation to now a feature film, music, dance, opera, and more. 

Regal South Beach ScreenX , IMAX & VIP - 1120 Lincoln Rd Mall

If you're looking to see the most recently released films while relaxing in plush seating, then look no further than Regal South Beach. 

SHOPPING 

Lincoln Road Mall Located between 16th and 17th Street. 

The Lincoln Road Mall is arguably one of the most iconic shopping streets in Miami.

This eight-block shopping mall is pedestrian-friendly and includes shopping, dining, and entertainment. 

Ocean Drive

You'll find all the touristy goodies you can imagine along Ocean Drive. 

Collins Avenue

Located just a few blocks south of the Lincoln Road Mall, you'll find more well-known shopping brands like Sephora, Monaco, and many more. 

Sunset Harbour

For a more local and trendy shopping experience, head over to the Sunset Harbour neighborhood, which is bursting with hip boutiques like Beach Boutique , and Shan .

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

This self-guided walking tour of South Beach's Art Deco District reveals much of the city’s history through the eyes of several creative architectural designers.

Be sure to read our comparison posts on bus tours , boat and cruise tours , and  Everglades/ swamp tours .

If you're looking for a guided tour of the Art Deco District, check out the list of guided Miami tours here . 

Click here  for a larger version of the map.

This tour begins at the Art Deco Welcome Center and continues throughout South Beach, ending at the Delano . 

1. Art Deco Welcome Center      

  1001 Ocean Drive at 10th Street 

Any good tour of Miami’s Art Deco District should start at the Art Deco Welcome Center located near Lummus Park.

This is the home of the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), which was instrumental in saving a lot of the buildings that you will be seeing on this excursion.

At the Welcome Center, you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot about many of the sites on this walking tour before you head out.

MDPL also provides its own guided and self-guided tours of the area, but you are not required to take them.

2. Lummus Park  

Ocean Drive from 5th St. to 15th St.

This park runs alongside Ocean Drive for most of the length of our entire tour, so why not take a stroll beneath the palm trees?

As you head south through Lummus Park to your next destination, look to your left for a glorious view of Miami Beach.

To your right, you’ll see the beautiful Art Deco skyline of South Beach represented in a variety of businesses and uniquely designed buildings.

Once you reach 7th Street, keep an eye out for the next stop on our self-guided walking tour.

3. Celino Hotel (formally Park Central)

640 Ocean Drive 

As of when this was written in 2019, the Celino Hotel had just opened on this site after a $110 million renovation.

The Celino takes several buildings that were previously separate businesses – the main building used to be the Park Central Hotel – and combines them all into a luxury hotel complex.

The renovation takes the interior pretty far off from Art Deco in terms of the exact look, but it sticks to the spirit: Art Deco comes from a time of enthusiastic excess, and what better way to say that in 2019 than a glass-bottomed rooftop pool.

If you’re curious to see the inside, their bar is a particular point of pride – check out the chandelier if you go in.

This building was constructed in 1937, and in fact, most of the existing Art Deco structures in Miami Beach were built in the 1930s.

The 30s brought the Great Depression to the United States and put the optimism and the consumption of the 20s firmly behind us.

4. The Hotel of South Beach

801 Collins Avenue 

Despite the fairly unassuming name, you probably won’t have too much trouble finding this historic hotel.

All you have to do is look up at the neon spire which reads “Tiffany” in order to locate The Hotel of South Beach.

This beautifully restored hotel was originally designed by L. Murray Dixon and built in 1939.

The hotel was previously named The Tiffany, and it wasn’t until the late 1990s when fashion designer Todd Oldham stepped in that the name was changed to reflect a more modern appeal.

Although this building has been modernized in many ways, architects and designers elected to keep the Tiffany sign and it is still used to this day.

When you’re done checking out The Hotel of South Beach, keep heading north on Collins Avenue for two blocks.

As you walk down the avenue, you’ll notice quite a bit of unique architecture from various eras on either side of the street.

At the corner of 10th and Collins, you will find our next stop on this self-guided walking tour of the Miami Art Deco District.

5. Essex House

1001 Collins Avenue 

Henry Hohauser was in high demand during the late 1930s, having designed a number of hotels in Miami Beach.

Essex House, built in 1938,  is a unique design that resembles a cruise ship heading into the ocean.

In Miami, the Art Deco movement wasn’t just about bold and rich colors, it was also about taking chances on various architectural designs.

What better way to stand out than by building a hotel that looks like an ocean liner?

As you walk east down 10th street, continue to enjoy the design of Essex House while you move in the direction of the Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive.

When you arrive once again at the Welcome Center, walk north on Ocean Drive to continue this self-guided walking tour of Miami’s Art Deco district.

6. The Clevelander

1020 Ocean Drive 

Located right across the street from the Art Deco Welcome Center, this beauty was built in 1938 by Albert Anis and features a stylish patio bar.

Feel free to stop by and get a drink, or just take in the view of this creative hotel.

Renovated and restored in 2009, the Clevelander serves as an excellent counterpoint to Essex House.

There’s always something happening at this beautiful and historic hotel in the heart of Miami’s Art Deco district.

Continue walking north on Ocean Drive and take in the sights of the Congress Hotel as you make your way to our next destination.

As you pass 11th street, look to your left and take note of a building hidden away by several palm trees to locate the next stop on this walking tour.

7. The Villa Casa Casuarina

1116 Ocean Drive

We’ve seen quite a few hotels on this tour so far, but none of them look anything like the Casa Casuarina.

The original owner and designer, Alden Freeman, was inspired to build the mansion in 1930 after visiting Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

While he was there, Freeman saw the Alcazar De Colon which was built during the early 16th century by Diego Columbus (Christopher Columbus’s Son).

It is known for being the oldest residence in the western hemisphere.

Freeman was so moved by this structure that he obtained one of the bricks from the Alcazar De Colon and used it in the construction of the Casa Casuarina.

When clothes designer Gianni Versace bought the mansion in 1992, he decided to expand it by demolishing another historic hotel located next door.

Although this wasn’t looked upon favorably by the MDPL, there was little they could do to stop it from happening.

When it was purchased by Barton G. Weiss in 2009, he decided to rename the property The Villa.

Legend has it that the mansion was originally named after the last tree that remained on the lot where it was built after a hurricane that hit Miami in 1926.

Freeman was forced to cut that tree down, and it is said that he named the mansion in its honor.

The name of the tree was the Casuarina equisetifolia , which is more commonly described as the Australian Pine Tree.

Let’s continue our self-guided walking tour by moving north on Ocean Drive toward 12th street.

As you move past the Sugar Factory and the Palace Bar, you’ll discover our next stop.

8.   The Tides Hotel  

1220 Ocean Drive

By now, you’ve probably noticed that the Art Deco district is peppered with dozens of uniquely designed buildings that tend to stand out from one another.

The Tides is no exception, as the pinkish hue and porthole windows make it easy to spot.

The Tides was designed and built by L. Murray Dixon in 1936, just a few years before he worked on The Tiffany. 

This was the first Art Deco hotel he built in South Beach, and at the time it was the tallest building in the area.

The Tides was renovated in 1997 and continues operating to this day.

Described as “The Diva of Ocean Drive,” it’s fair to say that this location exudes an attitude that you won’t find at many of the sights on this tour.

Our next stop on this self-guided walking tour is located right next door.

North of The Tides, you will find yet another hotel with a distinctive appearance that can’t be mistaken.

9. The Leslie   

1244 Ocean Drive  

If the yellow paint job isn’t enough to catch your attention, the surrounding palm trees and wonderful Art Deco architecture should do the trick.

Built and designed by Albert Anis in 1937, this building combines the best of both the modern world and the Art Deco world.

While the modern architecture was typically very linear, Art Deco was much more bold and brave.  

You can definitely see the combination of these two art styles when you take a look at The Leslie.

Although there are straight lines everywhere, they are painted in yellow and much more ornamental in design.

Renovated in 2014, this is one of the newer restorations on Ocean Drive. 

As we continue walking north, you’ll discover our next stop located right next door to The Leslie.

10. Carlyle Hotel  

1250 Ocean Drive 

If you feel as though you have seen this building before, you might not be wrong.

The Carlyle has been featured in several notable Hollywood films including  Scarface,  Bad Boys 2,  and The Birdcage .

This is one of the most easily recognizable hotels in all of South Beach and it’s not hard to see why.

Like The Leslie, the design of The Carlyle combines modern architecture with rounded edges and a stand-out paint scheme that is hard to miss.

Built in 1939, The Carlyle maintains the same architectural style that defined its earlier days in Miami Beach.

When you’ve finished taking in the sights and sounds of this memorable locale, continue walking north on Ocean Drive.

Once you pass 13th street, look left and take note of our next stop.

11. Cardozo Hotel    

1300 Ocean Drive 

Like The Carlyle, The Cardozo may also look familiar, having appeared in Hollywood blockbusters Any Given Sunday and There’s Something About Mary . 

Built in 1939 by Henry Hohauser and now owned by Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio, this hotel is another fine example of a combination of modern architecture and more artistic fare.

Rounded edges combine with the straight lines of the windows creating a design that is unmistakably Art Deco in nature.

Continue your trip down Ocean Drive by stopping at the hotel right next door and discovering yet another unique architectural design in the heart of South Beach.

12. The Cavalier    

1320 Ocean Drive 

Just a few steps from The Cardozo Hotel, you will find a building that looks strikingly different from most of the locations you have visited on this walking tour.

While many of the Art Deco buildings in Miami Beach focus on horizontal lines, The Cavalier bucks this trend by going for a more vertical style.

With stucco friezes directing your eyes upward, this Caribbean inspired architectural design is sure to leave an impression.

The hotel was built in 1936 and was recently renovated in 2015.

Much like The Carlyle and The Cardozo, The Cavalier has also been a popular destination for filmmakers.

From this point, you will want to continue walking north on Ocean Drive until you reach 14th street. At the corner, you’ll discover the next stop on the tour.

13. The Winter Haven     

1400 Ocean Drive 

With a name like this, the intended audience is pretty clear.

By the time this location was built in 1939, 'snowbirds' were making their way down to South Beach every winter, and Art Deco hotels were popping up all over Ocean Drive to accommodate their needs.

Like The Leslie, The Winter Haven was originally designed by Albert Anis. 

Take note of the awning style, which is very similar to the design we saw back at The Leslie.

Inside, the details of this beautiful hotel have been restored using period-accurate materials, ensuring that the original flavor of The Winter Haven remains intact for an entirely new generation of visitors.

Continue walking west on 14th street until you reach Collins Avenue. Once on Collins, walk north until you reach Española Way.

The next destination on this self-guided walking tour will be right on the corner  -- you cannot miss it!

14. Site of the former Hoffman’s Cafeteria   

1450 Collins Avenue 

Depending on when you visit, this location might have an entirely new tenant.

As of writing this tour, the current restaurant located in the building is Señor Frogs, but they are only one of many restaurants that have made this historical Art Deco structure their home.

Back in 1940, this was known as Hoffman’s Cafeteria, and it was designed by none other than Henry Hohauser.  

Despite the change in the paint job, the architecture of this beautiful location still manages to stand out from the crowd.

Eventually, other businesses moved in and set up shop, including the Warsaw Ballroom and Jerry’s Famous Deli.

When Jerry’s moved in, they refurbished the building a bit, using pictures from decades past to recreate original Art Deco concepts that had fallen into disrepair.  

Why not stop in and grab a bite to eat if you’re hungry.

Once you’re ready, head north on Collins Avenue until you reach 16th street, at which point you will see one of the largest buildings in the area.

15. Loews Hotel

1601 Collins Avenue

Although it may not seem like this monolith has anything to do with the Art Deco era of the ’30s and ’40s, it actually houses one of the more notable hotels in the history of South Beach.

Located on the right side of the Loew’s Hotel, you will also see the St. Moritz Hotel , which was restored by Loews and is still in use today. 

The St. Moritz has been in Miami Beach since 1939 when it was designed and built by Roy France.

The St. Moritz continues to serve as an excellent example of Art Deco architecture and its ties to Miami, as even developers are keen to keep history alive by restoring and renovating classic hotels.

Our next few sites are just past Lincoln road as you continue north on Collins Avenue. All three are right next to each other, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find them.

16. Sagamore Hotel

1671 Collins Avenue

As you come across this collection of Art Deco hotels on your right, the first you will notice is The Sagamore.

The history of The Sagamore Hotel in South Beach is emblematic of the cultural importance represented in Miami’s Art Deco district.

Having been built in 1948 by Albert Anis, the style of this particular hotel is definitely different from others that you will see on Collins Avenue.

You will see many more straight lines on display, as well as the characteristic Art Deco awnings that have no doubt become quite familiar at this point.

Despite the hint of modern design, the architecture is definitely postmodern in concept, subverting expectations by extending its lines beyond the standard cubic structure of most modern hotels.

In 1999, The Sagamore was purchased by Martin Taplin and partially converted into a museum of sorts.

Although it still serves as a hotel, you will now also find an art gallery inside the halls of this beautiful and historic landmark.  

The next stop on our walking tour is right next door.

17. National Hotel

1677 Collins Avenue

With its bold color choices that draw your eyes upwards, it’s hard to deny the beauty of The National Hotel.

At around the same time that he was working on The St. Moritz, Roy France also began working on The National.  

While there are some similarities between these two landmarks, there are also a lot of notable differences.

The hotel originally opened in 1940 and was later restored to its former glory in 1997.

You’ll even find a lot of the original furnishings scattered around the inside of this building, as many of them have been updated and restored along with the hotel itself. 

You won’t have to walk far to reach our next location on this walking tour of Miami’s Art Deco district – it’s right next door!

1685 Collins Avenue

When it was built in 1947, the Delano was actually the tallest building in Miami Beach.

When you look at it right next to The National, it doesn’t appear to be much taller, but these things used to be fairly important to developers back in the day.

Designed by Robert Swartberg in the mid-’40s, the hotel was one of the first in the area to be built after World War II and was used as military housing for a short time before its doors were opened to guests.

The hotel was named in honor of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt who died in 1945. 

With such a unique design, it’s no wonder that The Delano was listed among 2007's "America’s Favorite Architecture" list published by the American Institute of Architects.

The design of this building takes the modern approaches of old and twists them out of place.

The building was renovated and restored in 1994 under the direction of world-renown architect Philippe Starck hoping to attract a new generation of chic hotel guests.

The Delano succeeded and is now one of the hottest hotels in Miami, with celebrity guests like Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, and Leo DiCaprio.

19. The End

Having just toured almost 10 blocks along both Ocean Avenue and Collins Avenue, it’s about time to wrap up this tour. 

If you’re not tired, we recommend heading over to Lincoln Road for some shopping at their historic open-air mall.

Of course, you can take a bus tour or boat tour , so be sure to check out our posts about which tours are the best.

HOTELS 

Please note that the prices of hotels vary by season and events taking place in the city.  

Inexpensive (under $200 a night)

Unfortunately, it’s slim pickings when it comes to inexpensive hotels in South Beach.  You might find better rates at an Airbnb. Here are a few hotels under $200 a night still around.

The Clevelander 1020 Ocean Drive. If you're looking to stay in the middle of all the action on South Beach, you'll want to stay here. Located just across from the beach, the hotel also has its own pool and patio and even an SPF4 Sun Deck. 

Kimptom Angler's 660 Washington Ave. If you're looking for something a bit quieter, but just steps away from all the fun, then the Kimpton is a wise choice.

Located one block from Ocean Drive, this hotel offers up rooms with their own balconies, a rooftop pool, and a popular restaurant, Seawell Fish N' Oyster. 

Moderate ($200+ a night)

Loews Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue. Located front and center on South Beach's oceanfront, this hotel just had a $50 million facelift, and it shows. With a stunning pool deck, spa, fitness center, cabanas and daybeds, you'll experience all-things luxury staying here. 

Bentley Hotel 510 Ocean Drive. With its prime location on the corner of Ocean Drive and 5th Street, you'll experience pure luxury at this hotel, while being just steps away from the action.

Its rooftop pool was voted the Best Rooftop Pool by Frommers Travel. 

Mariott Stanton  161 Ocean Drive. With luxurious accommodations, resort amenities, a prime location, and Art Deco-inspired decor, the Mariott Stanton is a great place to stay on South Beach.

It offers oceanfront accommodation with spectacular views, and a   Mexican and Japanese restaurant inside. 

Expensive ($300+ a night)

W South Beach 2201 Collins Avenue. You can never go wrong with the W Hotel.

It offers up an outdoor heated pool, its own private beach, rooftop basketball, and tennis courts, and multiple bars and restaurants. 

Fountai n bleau 4441 Collins Avenue. Arguably one of Miami's most popular luxury hotels, the Fountainbleau has 5 award-winning restaurants, LIV nightclub, and one of the most well-known spas in the city. 

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Art Deco District Miami: an Itinerary Among the Best Art Deco Hotels

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You can’t talk about Miami without mentioning South Beach . It’s impossible to talk about South Beach without mentioning the Art Deco Historic District , also known as Miami Beach Architectural District.

The southern part of Miami Beach, just opposite Downtown , is the most popular with tourists and travelers, not just for its beautiful beach, but also and above all for its hotels, nightclubs, cinemas, and other buildings built in Art Deco style between the late twenties and forties. Not everyone knows, but Miami has the highest concentration in the USA of buildings built in this ornamental European architectural style revisited here in a tropical style .

In this article I want to provide some historical information about Art Deco in Miami , with a full itinerary in search of the most interesting examples of this style along the 3-4 streets of South Beach where these buildings are concentrated: Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue and, best of all, Española Way (where the Mediterranean Spanish Revival style reigns supreme).

Art Deco in Miami: a bit of history

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Prior to 1926 – the year of the “Great Miami Hurricane,” one of the most devastating hurricanes in Florida and U.S. history – there were a few modest wooden homes for families in South Beach. It was a fairly remote area where only coconut plantations had existed since 1870. The hurricane razed all the buildings to the ground, but this led to a brilliant idea: to transform this “neighborhood-wreck” into a luxury tourist area , building a large number of hotels in an all-American version of the Art Deco style so much in vogue on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

This was during the years of the Exposition Internationale des Artes Décoratifs in Paris , during which what had first emerged in the 1920s as an artistic and architectural trend countered the Art Nouveau “good taste”, a modernist current that took root in Paris and Europe from the end of the 19th century until the First World War, was made official.

The Art Deco style contrasted a totally different kind of aesthetics to the elegant and graceful designs and sinuous forms of the modernist model. It was inspired by rationalism and abstract geometrism: the new luxury architecture was basically a simplification of forms, using completely new solutions or recovering artistic elements from ancient cultures far removed from modern Europe (African, Greek, Egyptian, pre-Columbian).

The new ornamental details of facades and interiors involved elongated windows, mosaic, ziqqurat, zigzag and checkered shapes, nautical, floral and animal motifs simplified (plants, fountains, water jets), decorative horizontal and squared bands (the so-called eyebrows ), etc. In Miami this trend was revisited in a style that was defined Tropical Art Deco , characterized by the massive use of pastel colors in bright extravagant shades and the use of decorative elements taken from a tropical context (flamingos, palms).

At the end of the Thirties and throughout the Forties, the idea of rationalism in architecture took root in Miami and other fashionable US cities (including New York): this is the period of Streamlining Modern (also called Art Moderne), whose main feature was the search for movement and aerodynamics of buildings. In addition to some of the characteristics already listed, there was a tendency to create vertical lines, sharp and futuristic shapes, squared roofs, corner and porthole windows, curved corners.

The Miami Design Preservation League , established in the 1970s, helps to preserve the buildings and the historical testimony of such an important period for the city of Miami. Today, thanks to the work of this foundation, as you stroll through the historic district, you can enjoy looking at the facades and interiors (where possible) for these and other ornamental elements, which will make your tour a pleasure for the eyes .

Miami Art Deco District Self Guided Tour: Itinerary and Things to Do

Our self-guided walking tour in search of the best Art Deco buildings in South Beach could only start from Ocean Drive , the street in Miami that – thanks to the contribution of cinema, with Miami Vice and Scarface and others – is a part of everyone’s imagination. While the beach and Lummus Park stretch out along the waterfront, a long line of colorful hotels and clubs stretch out on the other side of the street, with neon signs caressed by waving palm trees.

Please note: there are so many interesting Art Deco hotels that it would be impossible to mention them all. The ones I’m pointing out are the most famous, but along the way you may see others, each with some element that may strike you. Almost all of the hotels listed in this itinerary also have a link to Booking: this way you can get an idea of the services and see some photos of the exterior and the interior and see if it could be the right accommodation for you. Be careful though ! Read the guests’ reviews carefully: in some cases new managements live off past reputation and the rooms may not be worth the money they cost. To get some specific tips, read my in-depth article on where to stay in South Beach .

The interesting stretch of Ocean Drive begins to the south at the intersection with 5th St ., but don’t be in a hurry to get started: it’s a quick jaunt into the South of Fifth (SoFi) District of Miami Beach to reach our southernmost stop, the St. Augustine Hotel , at 347 Washington Ave. Immaculate and compact, it displays some of the style’s signature features: the square, geometric lines and the floral motifs on the main vertical element of the facade.

Return to Ocean Drive and begin your walk to the first hotel, what was once the famous Park Central (now The Celino South Beach ). Built in 1937 by Henry Hohauser, this blue-textured hotel stands out vertically with tall windows divided into small square modules. The terraces of the central section are embellished with arrow-shaped decorations, inviting you to look up. Continue north, leaving behind the Beacon Hotel and the Avalon, in the direction of Colony Hotel (736 Ocean Dr), a historic building dated 1935: how can you not be fascinated by the flashy central element in the shape of an inverted T, bearing three neon lights (one on each side) with the name of the hotel? To be seen at night!

On the next block, pay particular attention to the Waldorf Towers (860 Ocean Dr), built by visionary Chicago architect Albert Anis in 1937 and recently renovated. In addition to its bright orange color, one is struck by the contrasts between the rigid symmetry of the facade and the curvilinear shape of the tower/beacon above it. The facade also continues along 9th St that crosses Ocean Drive, thanks to the classic rounded corners that allow continuity of the checkerboard decoration.

A little further north, at 940 Ocean Drive, we find the iconic Breakwater Hotel designed and built in 1936 by Anton Skislewicz, one of Miami’s least prolific architects: we notice colors and shapes typical of the nautical universe, and a marked search for verticality and aerodynamics in the central tower with the hotel’s name. Immediately next door, at number 960, is the Edison Hotel , which, unlike the previous one, since its foundation in 1935 chose not to make too much use of neon and bold aerodynamic shapes, preferring hypnotic geometric patterns. The central section is interesting: three pairs of windows are inscribed in a sort of elongated arch divided in half by a curved column.

We proceed to 1052 Ocean Dr, where we find the Congress Hotel , nowadays just a store. The building, smaller in size than other competitors, has classic decorations from the Art Deco period, with “eyebrows” on the windows and water features stylized in a geometric key, a sort of rationalist parody of Art Nouveau.

Above, under the squared roof, you can see textures typical of Mayan art. Shortly after the intersection with 11th St, we come to one of the most symbolic buildings of all South Beach: Casa Casuarina . What was once the home of Gianni Versace (he was assassinated here in 1997) stands out from the other hotels because it looks more like Villa Vizcaya than an Art Deco building: in fact, it sports an elegant and austere Mediterranean Revival style, replicated by the Alcázar de Colón. This palatial building was built in 1930 under the initiative of the architect Alden Freeman who wanted to use coral stone , a very different material from those used for other hotels in the area. Today this villa with patio and astronomical observatory (!) houses some luxurious suites and a sophisticated restaurant.

After this exception, we see the rule of Ocean Drive confirmed: at number 1144 you will find Victor Hotel with its brazenly pink sign and its tall geometric structure with a vertical line from where long rows of windows with sills branch off, and at the end a porthole to shake up the pattern. The next hotel is The Tides , built in 1936 and designed by architect L. Murray Dixon. When I saw it, it was under renovation, but I still noticed the remarkable height of the structure: I was not surprised when I read that from its foundation until 1938 it was the tallest building in Miami ! Take a moment to observe the lower part of the facade, embellished with large blocks of coral from the Keys .

Continuing your walk northwards, you will undoubtedly be dazzled by the yellow facade of the Leslie Hotel (1244 Ocean Dr), in full Tropical Deco style. The small size of this not-so-restored 1937 hotel makes it more intimate than the Tides; it struck me as joyful and dynamic despite its geometric facade, and the style of the sign. Next to the Leslie stands another South Beach institution: the Carlyle , now a vacation rental complex. Built in 1939, the building reflects the rationalist influences of Art Moderne, but diluted with some floral patterns on the upper part of the facade. The Carlyle was made famous by the cinema: Bad Boys 2, Random Hearts, Pronto, The Birdcage and Scarface are some of the films that have made it immortal.

A contemporary of the Carlyle, the Cardozo Hotel at 1300 Ocean Dr is the work of the aforementioned Henry Hohauser, a real reference point for Art Deco in Miami. You will be struck by the rounded facade, inspired by the bumper of a Studebaker and enriched by circular decorative elements that may recall pre-Columbian art. The use of coral stone also stands out here, offering a particular shade of color.

At 1320 Ocean Drive, there is perhaps my favorite hotel: the Cavalier Hotel . Designed by Roy F. France in 1936, this hotel is an Art Deco masterpiece that mixes the geometry of the structure with the vintage eclecticism of stucco decorations, including nautical elements and references to Aztec art in an incredible way. At 1400 Ocean Drive, there is the Winter Haven (1939), with an elegant profile despite the simplicity of its forms: each window is shaded by an eyebrow sill, which gives a touch of vaguely futuristic design to the structure. The itinerary on Ocean Drive concludes with the last two hotels on our itinerary, the McAlpine and the Ocean Plaza (now under Hilton management). I especially like the first one, which was the work of the architect Dixon (The Tides): the structure is still perfectly preserved and allows us to enjoy the perfect symmetries of the eclectic brightly colored facade (green and orange).

Our itinerary on Ocean Drive Art Deco ended on the north side of Lummus Park, with the McAlpine hotels and the Ocean Plaza . We turn left on 14th until we cross Collins Avenue, which is parallel to Ocean Drive. Since some of our stops are located farther north, we’ll make our way to the farthest buildings and then back to finish the itinerary.

From Española Way to 21st St (northbound)

A few steps along Collins Avenue, you will find the intersection with Española Way . Before you take it for a short detour, draw your attention to the remarkable façade of Señor Frog’s bar , a chain that took the place of a historic Collins Avenue establishment, Jerry’s Famous Deli . The sign has changed, but the structure of the store has remained the same.

After taking a few photos of this curious corner, continue on to Española Way which, as anticipated, is a Hispanic happy island within the Art Deco district. The buildings facing onto this paseo are in Mediterranean Revival style, but they are not as flashy as those on Ocean Drive. If anything, it’s the atmosphere that seems completely different: conceived in the early 1920s and opened in 1925, this area of South Beach must have had a truly bohemian feel , thanks partly to the presence of many artists. Today it is full of clubs, bars and restaurants. Have you walked through it? Well, on your way back to Collins Avenue, watch out for the intersection of Española Way and Washington Avenue : you’ll see the Cameo Nightclub, once a historic South Beach theater built in 1935 to a design by Robert E. Collins, at the height of the Art Deco ferment. If you like punk and hardcore, know that the Ramones, among others, performed here.

Back on Collins Avenue, head to 1671 Collins Ave, where you’ll find a trio of exceptional hotels: the Sagamore , the National Hotel and the Delano Hotel . The most faithful to the dictates of Art Deco is the National , built in 1939 by Roy France. At the top of the 18-story high central tower is a dome that reminds me of those in the Greek churches of Santorini.

The Sagamore is most striking for its iconic neon sign, but it’s at its best inside: there’s an inspiring contemporary art exhibit in the lobby. The Delano , you’ll understand from the futuristic design of the Streamline-style façade, is a later building: in fact, it was opened in 1947 on the initiative of architect Robert Swartburg, and at the time it was the tallest building in Miami (again, it’s worth snooping in the beautiful lobby). The Delano is located at the crossroads with 17th St… well, you cross the street and go 250 feet: at the intersection with James Ave you will see a little known Art Deco gem: the Cadet Hotel , built in 1941. Clark Gable stayed here when he was in the American Army. Even further north, at the intersection with 18th St, with its rich tropical garden and rounded terraces, you’ll find the historic Raleigh, Collins Avenue’s flagship (in early 2019 under renovation).

If you’re not interested in art, you can also head back to explore the south side of Collins Avenue. If you do have time and energy, however, continue north to the intersection with 21st St: here you’ll find an art park, Collins Park , dotted with installations and artwork. What does this have to do with Art Deco? At the end of the park we come to the Bass Museum of Art , a squat, massive building that has undergone many changes over the years: however, its Art Deco past is evident from the bas-reliefs on the facade, depicting nautical scenes and tropical themes. The original building was designed and built by Gustav Bohland in the early thirties.

In the same square, at the intersection of 21st St and Park Ave (so on the left when looking at the museum’s facade), you’ll find the Plymouth Hotel , a perfect example of what you mean by Streamlining Modern.

From Española Way to 5th St (southbound)

Let’s take Española Way (basically Collins Avenue at the end of Ocean Drive) as a reference point and walk south , looking for the best Art Deco hotels with a few short detours on the parallel Washington Avenue .

Our first stop is at the corner of Collins Avenue and 14th St.: here we find the building that was once the Commodore Hotel , in nautical style, designed by Henry Hohauser (1936). Today it is a bar-café. Continue on 14th St. to Washington Avenue: at 1300 is the circular tower of the Miami Beach Postal Service , a typical example of the Depression Modern architectural style, a more sober and institutional variation of the 1940s Art Deco designed for public buildings. You can enter to see the murals depicting scenes relating to the history of the Conquistadors, and the dome with esoteric tones.

Go back onto Collins Avenue, because in the block between 13th and 12th there are two iconic Collins Avenue hotels, at the height of the masterpieces of Ocean Drive: The Webster and Marlin Hotel . The Webster (1220 Collins Ave), now a clothing store, was designed by Hohauser in 1939: the facade is tripartite, but it’s the central part that attracts attention thanks to the bright colors and the decorations of the floral frame. The Marlin Hotel (1200 Collins Ave), designed by Murray Dixon, opened in 1939. This hotel has few rivals when it comes to design: it impresses with the harmony with which the central part of the ziqqurat-style facade – beautifully decorated and colored in yellow, pink and blue – is reconciled with the rounded corners of the two side bands.

Continue southward to 1001 Collins Ave: here, facing 10th St., the Essex House Hotel (1938) awaits, designed by Hohauser in a style later defined as “Nautical Moderne”: in fact, it could remind you of a ship, with a funnel on which the name of the hotel shines. At the intersection of 10th St. and parallel Washington Avenue there is another place that deserves a mention: the Wolfsonian-Florida International University Museum . This large and not very elegant building in Mediterranean Revival style, dated 1926, is a museum that collects artifacts and artistic works from both America and Europe.

Head back up Collins Avenue to see the last two hotels in the Art Deco District: the first is at 901 Collins Ave, called Sherbrooke.  The original building dates back to 1948 and is striking for its sign with the name and above all for the terraces that follow the movement of the red and sinuous lines at the corner of 9th St. Instagram worthy! Equally worthy of a visit is The Tony Hotel (801 Collins Ave) formerly known as the Tiffany Hotel , designed by Murray Dixon in 1939. Already from the outside, our eye is caught by the Streamlining style spire that sits atop the facade. While you’re at it, go inside and climb to the roof to get a closer look. There are arrows in the lobby floor: once upon a time, following them led to a speakeasy.

As mentioned, not all of the hotels listed are as cozy as they are beautiful to look at. If you missed the link, read my recommendations below related to both South Beach and all other Miami neighborhoods .

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Tour a Color-Packed Miami Home That Rethinks Art Deco Style

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2023 has kicked off with a bang for designers Rafael Kalichstein and Joshua Rose, founders of the firm formerly known as Form Design Studio. The duo has just relaunched their Los Angeles–based practice under the name  Citizen Artist , a phrase that describes the mutually ennobling connections and sense of responsibility shared by artists and the broader communities they inhabit. The name also nods to the legacy of Rafael’s late father, Joseph Kalichstein, a world-renowned concert pianist and quintessential citizen artist.

As a punctuation mark on the new identity, the firm’s latest project—a toothsome Miami home chockablock with dazzling design details—reaffirms the core values and profound artistry that have long defined Kalichstein and Rose’s work. Built around the skeleton of an existing waterfront residence from the 1950s, the house proposes a fresh definition of high Miami style, one that weaves an alluring tapestry of influences and archetypes endemic to the global hot spot. “We wanted to distill the essence of all these things that make Miami what it is,” Rose says of the partners’ vision for the home. “There are elements of Art Deco, Cuba, midcentury modern, even Golden Girls, but they’re all filtered through a contemporary lens to create something genuinely new.”

Working in collaboration with architect Scott Joyce of  Scott Joyce Design , the partners in Citizen Artist (and in life) completely reimagined the envelope of the structure in terms of form, flow, and material. “This was a modest beach house that had been added onto and renovated several times over the years, each time moving further and further away from its original midcentury conception. We tried to give the house not just a new look but a new life that reflects the spirit and passions of our clients,” Joyce explains.

The beach-y materials palette is introduced immediately at the entry to the home, which features a ground cover of crushed seashells and walls covered in a custom-tinted stucco treatment that incorporates an aggregate of crushed shells. A classic boardwalk leads to a compact entry courtyard that mediates the transition from the outside world to the home’s private sphere of beauty and delight. Even the front door, detailed with an oversized circular cast-brass handle fabricated by the Belgian firm  Van Cronenburg , announces that something very special unfolds within.

With its walls of pale pink Marmorino-like plaster and floors of smooth nougat-toned terrazzo, the unexpectedly lofty entry hall—which rises to nearly twelve feet—sets the tone for the experience of the home. “We hate white walls,” Kalichstein insists, introducing the home’s kaleidoscopic palette of colors, alternately discreet and daring. The entry volume, as well as the hallway that bisects it, are crowned with vaulted ceilings that play into the symphony of archways and other curvaceous design details that lend a seductive rhythm to the interior. “We focused on the movement through the house and the ease of procession. Each room communicates with the next,” Kalichstein adds.

Artisanal flourishes, custom designs, and furnishings of wide-ranging period and pedigree create a unique sense of place in every room. The entry hall is anchored by a pair of benches adapted from a  Charlotte Perriand design for the Japanese ambassador in Paris, joined by an ebullient 1960s chandelier and artworks by Damien Hirst and Jena Thomas. In the living room, the focus turns to a pair of leather-wrapped doors with insets of marble, quartzite, and brass that slide open to reveal a television. The kitchen’s coup de theatre is a wall of cabinetry with a series of ornamental fronts in the form of langues de chat (cat’s tongue) biscuits. In a word, it’s a knockout.

Radiused millwork features prominently in the color-blocked bedrooms, which balance the imperatives of serenity and vivid visual interest. In the primary suite, the fabric headboard and the plaster wall behind it are adorned with a 24k gold-leaf mural of palm fronds executed by the decorative arts wizards at  Londubh Studio in LA. The palm leaves are mirrored in three dimensions in the form of a foliate chandelier of brass fronds, underscoring the designers’ penchant for the serial repetition of shapes, lines, and motifs. One of the bedrooms was turned into a jungle-themed nursery for the clients’ child, replete with a mural of parrots, panthers, and other wildlife as well as a sinuous snake-themed rug. “It’s as if all the animals are there to protect the baby,” Rose offers.

And the hits keep coming. There’s the bar off the kitchen with its hand-silvered mirror, quartzite cladding, and cabinetry of patinated brass; the peach-toned guest bedroom with delightfully louche  Studio Job Tit lamps, a limited edition produced by  Venini ; and a powder room outfitted with a carved sodalite sink and a flamingo-themed mural on grass cloth. “We’ve done nine projects for these clients, and each one is completely different, with its own unique narrative articulated down to the smallest details, including a custom scent,” Kalichstein concludes. “This story is about the beauty and wonders of Miami. It’s a sun-kissed dream.”

The landscape firm  Lancescape Miami translated Joshua Rose and Rafael Kalichstein’s vision of a lush and tropical oasis. The ground is covered in crushed seashells, and the walls are clad in a custom-tinted stucco that incorporates an aggregate of crushed shells.

The entry progression leads through a compact private courtyard. The front door, framed in a proscenium, has a circular cast-brass handle that introduces the designers’ language of seductive curves and radiused edges. The sculpture is by  Aude Herlédan .

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The lofty entry hall is crowned by a half-barrel vault. A Damien Hirst painting hangs above an adapted reproduction of a bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Paris. A  Kyle Bunting rug is inset into the terrazzo floor.

The living room is outfitted with a custom sofa, a cocktail table of Murano glass and white oak, a  Charles Tassin chair, a Murano palm-form floor lamp by  Aureliano Toso , a Citizen Artist rug for Mehraban, and side tables by  Christophe Delcourt and  Caste Design . Sliding leather-wrapped doors with insets of marble, quartzite, and brass open to reveal a television.

Here’s a view of the living room looking below the dining area’s custom Saturne ceiling light by  Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert .

The curved form of the kitchen island speaks to the series of ornamental cabinet fronts in the shape of langues de chat (cat’s tongue) biscuits.

A Saturne ceiling light by Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert hangs above a 1970s brass-and-marble table in the dining area.

A sconce by  Apparatus adds a jewelry-like detail to the bar, which is fashioned with hand-silvered mirror, quartzite cladding, and patinated brass cabinetry.

Frank Lloyd Wright chairs designed for the Riverview Terrace restaurant near Taliesin in Wisconsin pull up to a custom desk in the home office. The desk chair is by  Giorgetti .

A powder room features a sodalite sink and a flamingo-themed mural printed on grass cloth. The fixtures are by  Waterworks .

The primary bedroom is highlighted by a 24k gold-leaf mural on plaster and fabric by  Londubh Studio . The custom chandelier of brass palm fronds was fabricated by Neptune Glassworks.

The primary bath is furnished with a  Kohler tub and sconces by  Neptune Glassworks . Radiused edges in the mirror, vanity, and door continue the ubiquitous theme of gentle curves.

The guest room packs a pink-and-green punch.

A jungle-themed mural by  Liesel Plambeck envelopes the nursery. The rug is Year of the Snake, a Liesel Plambeck design for  Mehraban .

Londubh Studio painted the ceiling of the covered terrace. The sofa is by Patricia Urquiola for  B&B Italia . The beds and carpets are by  Patricia Urquiola for Gan .

A  Santa Barbara Designs umbrella graces one end of the pool.

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Tick off key art deco landmarks.

Learn all about the architectural style that defines South Beach on a walking tour organised by the Miami Design Preservation League. Tours depart daily from the Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive. The 90-minute trip covers Art Deco architecture and its historical context, as well as Mediterranean Revival and Miami Modern (MiMo). You'll view the hallmarks of the movement in both the exterior and interior design of landmark hotels and buildings throughout the historic district.

Insider's tip: Wear sunscreen, bring a hat and look for shade during the tour. South Beach's sun shines bright.

Contact: mdpl.org

Browse the history of art and design

The Wolfsonian – Florida International University is situated in a historic Mediterranean Revival building in the heart of South Beach's Art Deco District. It combines a museum, library and research centre with an intriguingly specific scope and mission; the collection of 120,000 artefacts, photographs, design objects and artworks dating from 1885 to 1945 sheds light on 'the persuasive power of art and design, and explores what it means to be modern.' Curators work with historical advertisements, posters, clothing, photographs and film to illustrate their theses.

Insider's tip: Bear in mind that entry to the museum is free during extended hours on Fridays from 6pm-9pm.

Contact: wolfsonian.org

See contemporary art through the lens of the Americas

The Pérez Art Museum Miami, also known as PAMM, is found bayfront on Museum Park in downtown Miami. Its design, created by prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, mimics the iconic Stiltsville homes built offshore in Biscayne Bay in the 1930s. The structure alone, with abundant outdoor space to swoon at the views, is worth the visit. Inside, the museum's thought-provoking contemporary collection focuses on international art of the 20th and 21st centuries from the perspective of the Americas.

Insider's tip:  Take a break at onsite Verde restaurant where you can enjoy fresh salads, pizza and entrees with sweeping views of the bay.

Contact: pamm.org

Nearest metro: Metromover Museum Park Station

Spend an afternoon with stingrays and sharks

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is one of the only science museums in the world to house both an aquarium and planetarium under one roof. It's found on Museum Park downtown, next to the Pérez Art Museum Miami. The hands-on, interactive exhibits make for a very family-friendly outing. The Gulf Stream Aquarium spans three floors and includes an open tank at the rooftop. You'll spy hammerhead sharks, stingrays and mahi-mahi circling the 500,000-gallon tank.

Insider's tip: Buy your tickets and reserve your planetarium time slot online ahead of time as they're usually sold out on the day.

Contact:   frostscience.org

Marvel at mega mansions

Spy the homes of the rich and famous (think Gloria Estefan, Don Johnson and Shaquille O'Neill) on a 90-minute narrated boat ride through Biscayne Bay. You'll ride on an Island Queen Cruises ship past Millionaire's Row and Star Island, as well as taking in lovely views of Miami's downtown skyline, giant cruise ships lining the Port of Miami and the lavish condos of Fisher Island – a private island favoured by some of Miami's wealthiest residents. The Millionaire's Row Tour holds 140 passengers, and snacks and cocktails are available on board.

Insider's tip:  Set at Bayside Marketplace, cruise the waterfront shops and restaurants before or after your cruise.

Contact: islandqueencruises.com

Nearest metro: Metromover College Bayside Station

Discover Miami’s unique history

HistoryMiami is an intimate museum with both a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions that highlight various historical moments of interest in Miami. It sheds an interesting light on everything from Miami's Cuban diaspora and pan-Caribbean communities to famous former residents such as Muhammad Ali and artistic movements such as street art.

Insider's tip: Local historian Dr. Paul George takes the experience beyond the walls of the museum by leading walking tours around Miami. He might take you on a tasting tour of Little Haiti, through the street art of Wynwood, or offer insights on the architecture of the downtown skyline.

Contact: historymiami.org

Nearest metro: Metromover Government Center Station

Discover quirky emerging artists

Miami is home to a handful of world-class private art collections that are open to the public. One of these is the Rubell Family Collection.The Rubells are committed to championing emerging artists working at the forefront of contemporary art, and their captivating collection includes works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Keith Haring and Cindy Sherman.

Insider's tip:  Visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays at 11am to take advantage of a free guided tour.

Contact: rfc.museum

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Kayak through mangrove estuaries.

For a taste of South Florida's rugged outdoors – without the long drive to Everglades National Park – make a beeline for Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach; it's a mere 20-minute drive from South Beach and is one of Florida's 175 award-winning state parks, state trails and historic sites. Inside the park, manoeuvre through mangrove estuaries on stand-up paddleboards or kayaks, hit the tranquil lagoon beach or go fishing. It's also a prime destination for mountain biking, with 15 miles of trails ranging from novice to expert across the 1,033-acre park.

Insider's tip:  Kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and bicycles are all available to rent from the park's Oleta River Outdoor Center .

Contact: floridastateparks.org

Coral Gables

Get up close to rare plants and exotic butterflies.

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has a mission of 'exploring, explaining and conserving tropical plants' and occupies 83 lush acres in Coral Gables. You can visit the gardens on guided walking tours, tram tours or on your own. Collections and exhibits include rare plants, Wings of the Tropics with exotic butterflies, and various aquatic displays. The gardens also claim to have one of the biggest living collection of palms and cycads in the world. It's a beautiful place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and commune with nature.

Insider's tip: Special events – from art exhibitions to mango festivals – occur throughout the year, so check the schedule ahead of your visit.

Contact: fairchildgarden.org

Front crawl in a historic swimming pool

The 820,000-gallon natural spring pool in Coral Gables is fed by an underground aquifer, and was created in a coral rock quarry in 1923. It's named The Venetian Pool, has waterfalls, cave-like grottos and a picturesque bridge, and is surrounded by porticos and palm trees. It was part of the 'grand plan' that founder and developer George Merrick had for the residential area of Coral Gables, which is nicknamed The City Beautiful. Today, the Venetian Pool is a unique swimming destination and the only pool on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Insider's tip: The water temperature is maintained at a consistent 77 degrees Farenheit (25 degrees Celcius), which feels great in the summer and spring months, but can be quite chilly in the winter season.

Contact: coralgables.com

Coconut Grove

Nosy around a millionaire's estate.

Millionaire industrialist James Deering built his private waterfront estate Vizcaya in the 1910s, and he modelled it on grand European villas. On the east terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay, the building resembles a Venetian palazzo, and is filled with elaborate Renaissance tapestries, Rococo furniture, Chinese objets d'art, Roman sculptures and early 20th-century paintings. Rooms are styled after different Italian cities: Milan in the Music Room, Palermo at reception and Venice in various bedrooms.

Insider's tip:  Get lost in the mansion’s labyrinthine formal European gardens .

Contact: vizcaya.org

Nearest metro: Metrorail Vizcaya Station

Cycle past alligators on a 15-mile loop

Everglades National Park is home to one of the world's most unique ecosystems. It spans 1.5 million acres of subtropical wetlands, and is made up of sawgrass prairies, hardwood hammocks and saltwater marshes, with an enormous slow-moving river flowing south into the Florida Bay. The park is also famously the habitat of the Florida alligator. The Shark Valley Visitor Center is the closest access point from Miami and can be reached in about an hour's drive. Take a tram tour led by naturalists, or rent a bike to ride a 15-mile loop.

Insider's tip: If you visit in summertime, be prepared for hot, muggy conditions, and pack sunscreen, bug spray, a hat and water any time of year.

Contact: nps.gov

Price: £-££

Ride the camels at Zoo Miami

The 740-acre Zoo Miami has 3,000 animals on show – including mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians, arranged according to the continent and climate where they originally come from. You can traverse the three miles of paths on foot, by tram, on a monorail or peddle yourselves around on a safari cycle. Or book a tour guide to show you around on a golf buggy. Children can feed giraffes or ride a camel in the interactive petting zoos. Don't skip the wildlife show for an entertaining lesson on various animals.

Insider's tip: For an interactive guide and to help plan your visit, download a Zoo Miami app for your smartphone.

Contact: zoomiami.org

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Miami Beach, a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination, beckons travelers with its pristine beaches, Art Deco architecture, and vibrant nightlife. In 2024, the city promises an array of unforgettable experiences, from exploring the world’s largest contemporary art museum to indulging in delectable culinary delights. Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or cultural immersion, Miami Beach has something to offer every visitor. Embark on a journey through this captivating city and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Marvel at the Art Deco District’s Architectural Treasures

Step back in time as you stroll through the Art Deco District, a testament to Miami Beach’s glamorous past. Admire the pastel-hued buildings with their intricate geometric designs and sleek curves. Take a guided tour to learn about the history and architectural significance of this iconic neighborhood. Visit the Art Deco Museum to delve deeper into the era’s art, fashion, and lifestyle. As you wander down Ocean Drive, marvel at the neon lights illuminating the night, transporting you to a bygone era of glitz and glamour.

Explore the Majestic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. This sprawling estate boasts a stunning Italian Renaissance-inspired villa surrounded by lush gardens and waterfront vistas. Wander through the opulent rooms adorned with European antiques and artwork. Stroll through the serene gardens, where fountains, sculptures, and exotic plants create a picturesque setting. Don’t miss the breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay from the waterfront terraces. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens offers a sanctuary of tranquility and beauty amidst the vibrant energy of Miami Beach.

Immerse Yourself in Contemporary Art at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami)

As the world’s largest contemporary art museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) is a must-visit for art enthusiasts. The museum’s dynamic exhibitions showcase groundbreaking works by emerging and established artists from around the globe. Admire thought-provoking installations, sculptures, paintings, and multimedia pieces that push the boundaries of artistic expression. Engage with the knowledgeable staff to gain insights into the artworks and their cultural significance. ICA Miami is a vibrant hub for contemporary art, offering an immersive and inspiring experience.

Indulge in Culinary Delights at Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant

No visit to Miami Beach is complete without savoring the city’s delectable culinary offerings. Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant has been a local institution since 1913, renowned for its fresh seafood and impeccable service. Dazzle your taste buds with the signature stone crab claws, a seasonal delicacy available from October to May. Enjoy other seafood delights such as oysters, shrimp, and lobster, all prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant is a culinary haven where you can indulge in the freshest seafood while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Miami Beach.

Relax on the Pristine Beaches

Miami Beach is synonymous with its pristine beaches, offering an idyllic setting for relaxation and recreation. Bask in the warm sunshine, dip your toes in the crystal-clear waters, and build sandcastles with your loved ones. Take a leisurely stroll along the expansive coastline, enjoying the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. South Beach is particularly renowned for its iconic lifeguard towers and vibrant beach culture. Whether you prefer sunbathing, swimming, or simply admiring the beauty of the ocean, Miami Beach’s pristine shores offer a rejuvenating escape.

Experience the Excitement of South Beach Nightlife

As the sun sets, Miami Beach transforms into a vibrant nightlife destination. South Beach is the epicenter of the city’s nightlife scene, with an array of bars, nightclubs, and live music venues. Dance the night away at world-renowned clubs like LIV and Story, where international DJs spin the latest beats. Mingle with locals and visitors alike at lively bars and lounges, sipping cocktails and enjoying the electric atmosphere. South Beach’s nightlife offers an unforgettable experience, promising a night filled with music, dancing, and endless entertainment.

Discover the Cultural Mosaic of Wynwood Arts District

Venture into the heart of Miami’s art scene at the Wynwood Arts District. This vibrant neighborhood is a canvas for street art, with colorful murals adorning the walls of buildings throughout the area. Explore the numerous galleries showcasing the works of both local and international artists. Attend art openings, workshops, and live events that celebrate the diversity of artistic expression. Wynwood Arts District is a cultural melting pot, where art, music, and fashion collide to create a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere.

Enjoy the Convenience of a Centrally Located Hotel

Miami Beach offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxurious resorts to charming boutique hotels. To make the most of your stay, consider choosing a hotel in a central location. This will allow you to easily access the beach, explore the Art Deco District, and experience the vibrant nightlife without having to spend excessive time on transportation. Many centrally located hotels also offer amenities such as pools, fitness centers, and restaurants, adding to your comfort and convenience.

Miami Beach is a city that offers an intoxicating blend of history, culture, and entertainment. From exploring the architectural wonders of the Art Deco District to indulging in culinary delights at Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, there’s something for every traveler to enjoy. Immerse yourself in contemporary art at ICA Miami, relax on the pristine beaches, and experience the electrifying nightlife of South Beach. Discover the cultural mosaic of Wynwood Arts District, enjoy the convenience of a centrally located hotel, and savor the city’s diverse culinary offerings. With its year-round sunshine and vibrant spirit, Miami Beach is the perfect destination for an unforgettable vacation in 2024.

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