South Beach & Art Deco District
Miami, Florida Keys
About This Activity
South Beach is Miami's most iconic neighborhood, stretching from 5th to 23rd Street along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue. The pastel-hued Art Deco Historic District — with over 800 preserved buildings from the 1930s and 40s — is a living museum of tropical modernism. Explore by foot or bike, stop at the MDPL Welcome Center for guided walking tours ($32/person), dine on Espanola Way, and hit the wide sandy beach.
Seasonal note: Best Nov-Apr (dry season). Jun-Nov is hurricane season with afternoon thunderstorms.
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