Guidebook for Miami Beach
Food Scene
Incredible and authentic Cuban coffee. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
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Las Olas Cafe
644 6th StIncredible and authentic Cuban coffee. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
This is one of my favorite local places. They have fresh juices, smoothies, great salads with big portions and the quality is always consistent. I eat here all the time. When I’m in town. The best part is that it’s super local. Walk up 2 Blocks To Washington (East) and take a left. It’s about ½ block up on your left.
Healthy Natural Food, Juices, Organic Food, Vegetarian Restaurant, Menu, Juice Bar
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Juice and Java
1346 Washington AveThis is one of my favorite local places. They have fresh juices, smoothies, great salads with big portions and the quality is always consistent. I eat here all the time. When I’m in town. The best part is that it’s super local. Walk up 2 Blocks To Washington (East) and take a left. It’s about ½ block up on your left.
Healthy Natural Food, Juices, Organic Food, Vegetarian Restaurant, Menu, Juice Bar
Cab / Uber / Very Long Walk
This place is always extremely busy. So go there early or expect a wait. The take reservations for parties of 8 or more.
Industrial-chic hub offering inventive sushi &
Pan-Asian specialties paired with sake & microbrews.
I eat dinner here all the time. I really like it.
Cab / Uber / Very Long Walk
A great option if Pubbelly is too busy or you don’t feel like waiting they’re right around the corner from each other. Their Desserts are Incredible and HUGE!
Fashionable option for health-conscious New American mains & desserts, with a full bar.
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Pubbelly Sushi
1424 20th StCab / Uber / Very Long Walk
This place is always extremely busy. So go there early or expect a wait. The take reservations for parties of 8 or more.
Industrial-chic hub offering inventive sushi &
Pan-Asian specialties paired with sake & microbrews.
I eat dinner here all the time. I really like it.
Cab / Uber / Very Long Walk
A great option if Pubbelly is too busy or you don’t feel like waiting they’re right around the corner from each other. Their Desserts are Incredible and HUGE!
Fashionable option for health-conscious New American mains & desserts, with a full bar.
I eat dinner here all the time. I really like it.
Cab / Uber / Very Long Walk
A great option if Pubbelly is too busy or you don’t feel like waiting they’re right around the corner from each other. Their Desserts are Incredible and HUGE!
Fashionable option for health-conscious New American mains & desserts, with a full bar.
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Icebox Cafe
1855 Purdy AveI eat dinner here all the time. I really like it.
Cab / Uber / Very Long Walk
A great option if Pubbelly is too busy or you don’t feel like waiting they’re right around the corner from each other. Their Desserts are Incredible and HUGE!
Fashionable option for health-conscious New American mains & desserts, with a full bar.
Casual outpost drawing locals with signature & DIY burgers, adult milkshakes & rock 'n' roll theme.
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Burger & Beer Joint
1766 Bay RdCasual outpost drawing locals with signature & DIY burgers, adult milkshakes & rock 'n' roll theme.
Casa Tua offers the perfect dining experience by blending elements of the five senses. Inside our handsome Mediterranean villa or outdoors in our inviting garden, guests indulge in sensuous sights, sounds, smells, textures and of course, tastes.
Keep in mind there is a light dress code here. I’d suggest calling ahead of time to verify their policy.
Basically no flip flops or shorts. But call for verification.
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Casa Tua Restaurant
1700 James AveCasa Tua offers the perfect dining experience by blending elements of the five senses. Inside our handsome Mediterranean villa or outdoors in our inviting garden, guests indulge in sensuous sights, sounds, smells, textures and of course, tastes.
Keep in mind there is a light dress code here. I’d suggest calling ahead of time to verify their policy.
Basically no flip flops or shorts. But call for verification.
A short cab ride or a decent but quick walk. I frequently go here for breakfast or a quick comfort food style meal.
Retro hangout known for huge comfort-food menu (including 'TV dinner' special) & late-night hours.
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Big Pink
157 Collins AveA short cab ride or a decent but quick walk. I frequently go here for breakfast or a quick comfort food style meal.
Retro hangout known for huge comfort-food menu (including 'TV dinner' special) & late-night hours.
A collection of restaurants just 2 blocks north of 1300 Penn. There’s a great list of options If you just google “Espanola Way Restaurants Miami Beach” It’s a 5 minute walk or less and there are tons of options ranging from Italian to Moroccan to Cuban, and more. If you want to stay in the neighborhood the entire time, you could satisfy all of your dining here.
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Española Way
Española WayA collection of restaurants just 2 blocks north of 1300 Penn. There’s a great list of options If you just google “Espanola Way Restaurants Miami Beach” It’s a 5 minute walk or less and there are tons of options ranging from Italian to Moroccan to Cuban, and more. If you want to stay in the neighborhood the entire time, you could satisfy all of your dining here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Compact, romantic watering hole in the Freehand Hostel offering inventive drinks & a large backyard.
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Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek DrCompact, romantic watering hole in the Freehand Hostel offering inventive drinks & a large backyard.
New Oceanfront Hotel with Private Beach Access. Private Bungalows · Bowling Alley · Ice Skating Rink · Outdoor Movie Theater Highlights: Boutique Hotel, Elegantly Designed, Luxury Resort Environment
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The Spa at The Miami Beach Edition
2901 Collins AveNew Oceanfront Hotel with Private Beach Access. Private Bungalows · Bowling Alley · Ice Skating Rink · Outdoor Movie Theater Highlights: Boutique Hotel, Elegantly Designed, Luxury Resort Environment
Hot spot on the beach offering seafood amid chic decor plus a DJ-fueled scene at night.
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Nikki Beach
1 Ocean DrHot spot on the beach offering seafood amid chic decor plus a DJ-fueled scene at night.
It’s a cab / Uber ride or very long walk away.
Club where DJs spin current dalliance sounds & classic reggae in separate rooms with bottle service.
This is actually a total dive bar but also a lot of fun if you’re looking for a good reggae night. There’s always something going on here and it’s the type of place you can easily lose track of time and end up leaving at 5am if you don’t keep an eye on your watch.
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Purdy Lounge
1811 Purdy AveIt’s a cab / Uber ride or very long walk away.
Club where DJs spin current dalliance sounds & classic reggae in separate rooms with bottle service.
This is actually a total dive bar but also a lot of fun if you’re looking for a good reggae night. There’s always something going on here and it’s the type of place you can easily lose track of time and end up leaving at 5am if you don’t keep an eye on your watch.
A luxe indoor/outdoor hotel lounge.
Always a good time at the outdoor patio bar or all the way in the back at the busy bar. If you’re looking for pretty people, good music and good drinks, you’ll definitely find them here.
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SLS South Beach
1701 Collins AvenueA luxe indoor/outdoor hotel lounge.
Always a good time at the outdoor patio bar or all the way in the back at the busy bar. If you’re looking for pretty people, good music and good drinks, you’ll definitely find them here.
It’s a cab / Uber ride or a long walk away.
A stylish crowd parties to a variety of music at this small, glamorous space with chandelier pit.
Definitely check out their website to see their weekly lineup and what kind of music is playing on certain nights.
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Mokai Lounge
235 23rd StIt’s a cab / Uber ride or a long walk away.
A stylish crowd parties to a variety of music at this small, glamorous space with chandelier pit.
Definitely check out their website to see their weekly lineup and what kind of music is playing on certain nights.
It’s right on Lincoln and it’s an easy walk. Head up Pennsylvania to Lincoln and take a right. (East)
Velvet ropes guard this posh lounge where an upscale clientele parties to house music until 5 AM.
Definitely check out their website to see their weekly lineup and what kind of music is playing on certain nights.
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Set
It’s right on Lincoln and it’s an easy walk. Head up Pennsylvania to Lincoln and take a right. (East)
Velvet ropes guard this posh lounge where an upscale clientele parties to house music until 5 AM.
Definitely check out their website to see their weekly lineup and what kind of music is playing on certain nights.
Trendy, opulent Fontainebleau Hotel club where DJs spin at parties that attract celebs & VIPs.
You’re likely to see your favorite celebrity or rapper partying at LIV.
Definitely check out their website to see their weekly lineup and what kind of music is playing on certain nights.
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LIV
4441 Collins AveTrendy, opulent Fontainebleau Hotel club where DJs spin at parties that attract celebs & VIPs.
You’re likely to see your favorite celebrity or rapper partying at LIV.
Definitely check out their website to see their weekly lineup and what kind of music is playing on certain nights.
Parks & Nature
You’re only a couple of blocks from the beach. If you leave the apartment and walk straight up 13th street, you’ll hit the beach in about 5-7 minutes.
For more information, check out the City of Miami Beach website.
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Miami Beach
You’re only a couple of blocks from the beach. If you leave the apartment and walk straight up 13th street, you’ll hit the beach in about 5-7 minutes.
For more information, check out the City of Miami Beach website.
South Pointe Park has walking paths, a food stand, a lovely grassy area and tremendous 360 degree ocean views. It's a local park as well as a beach. Kids large and small enjoy the miniature water park here - it's a great way to cool off. There is also a dog park and a tot lot nearby. This beach is popular for film crews and photo shoots, so don't be surprised if you show up and find a spectacle on site.
Enjoy South Pointe Park's contemporary art sculptures, the sight of the cruise ships sailing past, and the clear water at this beautifully maintained park and beach area.
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South Pointe Park Pier
1 Washington AveSouth Pointe Park has walking paths, a food stand, a lovely grassy area and tremendous 360 degree ocean views. It's a local park as well as a beach. Kids large and small enjoy the miniature water park here - it's a great way to cool off. There is also a dog park and a tot lot nearby. This beach is popular for film crews and photo shoots, so don't be surprised if you show up and find a spectacle on site.
Enjoy South Pointe Park's contemporary art sculptures, the sight of the cruise ships sailing past, and the clear water at this beautifully maintained park and beach area.
Arts & Culture
The Wynwood Art District is a district of the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. It is home to over 70 galleries, museums and collections. It is roughly bounded by North 36th Street, North 20th Street, I-95 and Northeast First Avenue.
I really like spending a few hours in Wynwood, checking out the art and the stores and restaurants. I really like the Wynwood Kitchen and Grill which is right next to the Wynwood Walls
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Wynwood
The Wynwood Art District is a district of the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. It is home to over 70 galleries, museums and collections. It is roughly bounded by North 36th Street, North 20th Street, I-95 and Northeast First Avenue.
I really like spending a few hours in Wynwood, checking out the art and the stores and restaurants. I really like the Wynwood Kitchen and Grill which is right next to the Wynwood Walls
Shopping
A very quick walk up the street!
Shop and eat and hang out till you drop. This is an outdoor mall littered with beautiful people, shopping galore and all of the restaurants you can imagine. It’s hard to get it all done in one day but you can certainly immerse yourself in stores galore for a few hours on any given day.
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Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadA very quick walk up the street!
Shop and eat and hang out till you drop. This is an outdoor mall littered with beautiful people, shopping galore and all of the restaurants you can imagine. It’s hard to get it all done in one day but you can certainly immerse yourself in stores galore for a few hours on any given day.
Getting Around
CitiBike Station
There's also one directly in front of our building.