Dining

Los Fuegos

3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Located in the Faena Hotel, this South American grill master serves seafood, steak and an extensive wine list in an elegant hotel eatery.

Komodo

801 Brickell Avenue, Miami

Located in the epicenter of Miami’s booming Brickell neighborhood, Komodo is a three-story indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. Komodo is open for dinner seven days a week, lunch Monday-Friday, and features a nightly happy hour.

Joe's Stone Crab

11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

A cavernous, bustling space open October through May that draws crowds for crab, Key Lime Pie and more.

Casa Tua

1700 James Avenue, Miami Beach

Casa Tua offers the perfect dining experience by blending elements of the five senses. Inside this handsome Mediterranean villa or outdoors in their inviting garden, guests indulge in sensuous sights, sounds, smells, textures, and of course, tastes.

Makoto

9700 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Makoto Okuwa ushers Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located in the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops. One of Miami’s most accomplished chefs, Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, reshapes tradition for a savvy audience eager for something new.

Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine

3555 SW 8th Street, Miami

You can't leave Miami without eating Cuban food at Versailles. Head there during the day for a sandwich or for dinner in their ornate dining room!

Sea Grill

3913 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach

Sea Grill is known for their traditional Greek dishes and delicious seafood. 

Activities

Art Deco Historic District

1001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

The Miami Beach Architectural District is a U.S. historic district located in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach. Bring your camera!

Lincoln Road

Lincoln Road Mall is a pedestrian road running east-west parallel between 16th Street and 17th Street in Miami Beach. There are tons of shops, restaurants and bars, plus plenty of people-watching!

Pérez Art Museum Miami

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Wynwood Walls Street Art

2520 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami

In the warehouse district of Wynwood, the formerly drab exterior warehouse walls have been transformed into colorful pieces of art. The murals of The Wynwood Walls have brought new life to this area. Brought about by Tony Goldman in 2009, the district has attracted big names in street art from around the globe. Be sure to venture beyond the official Wynwood Walls and check out the unique galleries, shops and restaurants located throughout Wynwood. Local favorites include Panther Coffee, Zak the Baker, Coyo Taco and The Salty Donut.

Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park, just a short drive from Miami, protects one of Florida's most unique natural features. These swamplands, covering about 1.5 million acres, are home to alligators, crocodiles, snakes and other wildlife. Within the park you'll find the informative Visitors Center, as well as walking trails and boardwalks for wildlife viewing. One of the most enjoyable ways for tourists to explore the Everglades is on an airboat tour. These high-speed boat trips take visitors out into the marshes and streams to see some South Florida wildlife up close. There are several airboat tour operators in the area that are located just outside the official park.

Travel

The best way to get around Miami is by car. Uber and Lyft are both popular transportation methods. Multiple taxi companies also operate within Miami. Rental cars are an option, but please keep in mind that parking is limited in many areas of the city.