Miami

Cuban cafecito on Calle Ocho, Wynwood murals, and Art Deco beaches — our local guide to eating, exploring, and staying in Miami.

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Miami is one of the most rewarding US cities to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include the pastel Art Deco district along Ocean Drive, the sands of South Beach and the street art of Wynwood, with Cuban cafecito and Latin nightlife woven through it all. Below you will find a set of hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Miami at a glance

Ideal stay: 3 to 4 days
Best time to visit: November to April
Highlights: South Beach and the Art Deco Historic District
Where to stay: South Beach or Brickell
Local picks: hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: rideshare, with the free Metromover downtown

Where to stay in Miami

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South Beach

Albion Hotel Miami Beach

The Albion is a 1939 nautical Art Deco landmark near Lincoln Road, with porthole windows and an elevated pool deck that nods to the era of ocean liners. It’s a characterful, well-l

South Beach, Miami Beach

Art Deco Historic District

This square mile of Miami Beach holds one of the world’s largest concentrations of 1920s-40s Art Deco architecture, all pastel facades, porthole windows, and neon that comes alive after dark. Walk Oce

Little Havana

Ball & Chain

A restored 1930s Calle Ocho landmark, Ball & Chain is the beating heart of Little Havana nightlife, with live salsa and son bands, a tropical back-garden stage, and mojitos flowing all night. Mambo Mo

Downtown Miami

Bayfront Park

This 32-acre green space on Biscayne Bay is downtown’s front porch, with bay views, public art, and two fountains designed by sculptor Isamu Noguchi. It’s a good place to catch your breath between dow

Coral Gables

Books & Books

This locally owned independent bookstore, founded by Mitchell Kaplan in 1982, is the anchor of Miami’s literary scene and hosts hundreds of author events a year. The flagship Coral Gables shop wraps a

Little Havana

Cafe La Trova

Why it matters: Cafe La Trova is the vision of Cuban-born maestro cantinero Julio Cabrera, who keeps alive the flamboyant Havana bartending tradition he learned back home, earning the bar a spot on No

Little Haiti

Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen

Why it matters: Chef Creole is the creation of Haitian-born Wilkinson Sejour, who built it up from Little Haiti roots into a local institution and stays active in community events like his Haitian Uni

Mid-Beach

Circa 39 Hotel Miami Beach

Circa 39 is a friendly boutique hotel on the quieter Mid-Beach stretch, built around a palm-shaded courtyard and pool that feels more hideaway than resort. It’s a genuine value on

Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market

Run by Glaser Organic Farms, this Saturday market has been a Coconut Grove ritual for decades, stacked with organic produce, raw-vegan prepared foods, and specialty tropical fruit like durian and jabo

Brickell

EAST Miami

EAST Miami rises above Brickell City Centre with a design-led, Asian-influenced feel and Sugar, a rooftop garden bar that’s one of the city’s best sunset spots. It’s a strong mid-r

Little Havana

El Titan de Bronze

Why it matters: This small-batch cigar factory is owned by Sandy Cobas, a Cuban immigrant woman who has kept production on Calle Ocho since 1995 rather than moving offshore. Watch Cuban master rollers

Wynwood / Edgewater

Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop

A no-frills Cuban lunch counter that has held its ground amid Wynwood’s galleries and condos, Enriqueta’s is where construction workers and creatives alike line up for cheap, generous plates. Regulars

Everglades / Tamiami Trail

Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

One of the original Everglades airboat operators, Safari Park runs captain-guided rides of 30 to 40 minutes through the sawgrass, with alligator sightings and an on-site wildlife area. Tours depart ro

Mid-Beach

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Faena is Mid-Beach’s most theatrical luxury hotel, a red-and-gold fantasy anchored by Damien Hirst’s gilded mammoth, a jewel-box cabaret and the fire-grill restaurant Los Fuegos. I

Coral Gables

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Why it matters: Fairchild is a nonprofit dedicated to tropical plant conservation, education, and research, running efforts like the Million Orchid Project to reintroduce native orchids across South F

Mid-Beach

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

The Fontainebleau is Miami Beach’s legendary 1954 Morris Lapidus resort, a sprawling icon with a famous pool scene, a dozen restaurants and the LIV nightclub. It’s less intimate hi

Downtown Miami

Freedom Tower

Why it matters: Often called the ‘Ellis Island of the South,’ the Freedom Tower served as El Refugio, where the federal Cuban Assistance Program processed and supported some 400,000 Cuban refugees fle

South Beach / Mid-Beach

Freehand Miami

Freehand is the rare budget stay with genuine style, offering everything from six-bed shared rooms to private suites a block from the beach and just off the South Beach nightlife. Its courtyard bar, B

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Miami travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Miami?

Three to four days lets you split time between the beaches, the Art Deco district and neighbourhoods like Wynwood and Little Havana.

Where is the best area to stay in Miami?

South Beach puts you by the sand and nightlife, while Brickell suits a more downtown, walkable base.

What are the best things to do in Miami?

Browse the local picks above, from South Beach and the Art Deco district to Wynwood’s murals, plus where to eat and stay.

What is the best time to visit Miami?

November to April brings warm, drier weather and is the most popular window, though Miami is worth visiting year-round.