About Miami
Miami mixes South Beach Art Deco, Cuban cafés in Little Havana, design districts and Atlantic beaches — a warm-weather city built for outdoors and nightlife.
Best time
November–April for dry, pleasant weather
Weather
Tropical — hot humid summers, mild dry winters; hurricane season June–November
Airport
Miami International (MIA); Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a useful alternate
Getting around
Rent a car for day trips; walk or rideshare in South Beach
Experiences
Things to do in Miami
1
South Beach Art Deco District
2
Ocean Drive
3
Wynwood Walls
4
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
5
Little Havana (Calle Ocho)
6
Everglades airboat day trip
7
Key Biscayne beaches
8
Perez Art Museum / Bayfront
Budget travel
Free things to do in Miami
South Beach Art Deco District
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Key Biscayne beaches
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit South Beach Art Deco District
- Visit Ocean Drive
- Visit Wynwood Walls
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- Visit Little Havana (Calle Ocho)
- Visit Everglades airboat day trip
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Key Biscayne beaches
- Visit Perez Art Museum / Bayfront
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Versailles Restaurant
Cuban · Little Havana institution
- $$$
Joe's Stone Crab
Seafood · Miami Beach classic since 1913
- $
La Sandwicherie
Sandwiches · South Beach late-night favourite
- $$
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Greek / Mediterranean · Coral Gables garden dining
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
The Setai Miami Beach
South Beach · Oceanfront Asian-inspired luxury
- $$$$
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Mid-Beach · Theatrical beachfront hotel
- $$$
1 Hotel South Beach
South Beach · Eco-chic tourist favourite
Shopping
- Lincoln Road
- Design District
- Brickell City Centre
Nightlife
- Ocean Drive
- Wynwood
- Brickell
- Little Havana
Museums & culture
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- Vizcaya Museum
- Frost Science
Local foods to try
- Cuban sandwiches
- Stone crab
- Café con leche
- Ceviche
Hidden gems
- Virginia Key
- Coral Gables Venetian Pool
- Deering Estate
Travel tips
- Book beach hotels early for Art Basel and spring break weeks
- Use reef-safe sunscreen — South Florida beaches enforce it in places
- Little Havana is best on foot around Calle Ocho
In pictures
Miami gallery
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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