Overview - Miami Beach
Miami Beach (pop: 90,200) is located on the opposite side of Biscayne Bay.
In the early 1900's, developer John Collins promoted the island as a upscale residential community and by the 1920's the land boom was in full swing.
Today the many oceanfront boulevard (Collins Avenue) is lined with high-rise resort hotels
that look out east over the Atlantic Ocean and west over the bay to the Miami skyline.
Major attractions in the area include The Holocaust Memorial,
Parrot Jungle Island and Miami Seaquarium.
Most guests experience the bright architecture of the South Beach' Art Deco District.
Beaches
Miami Beach boasts 10.5 miles of white sand beach (approximately 200 feet wide) running from
87th Terrace to the tip of South Beach. See our Miami Beach Recreation Guide for
more info on area watersports.
Bass Museum
2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, FL; (305) 673-7530; Call for hours;
Located in an historic art deco building with at
permanent collection of Old Master paintings and sculptures, contemporary art and architecture.
Special exhibits foucs on contemporary and historic artwork from around the world.
Sanford L Ziff Jewish Museum of Florida
301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL; (305) 672-5044;
Open: Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM (exc: Jewish Holidays);
The museum is housed in a restored art deco synagogue. Core exhibits traces
235 years of Jewish life and worship in Florida.
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL; (305) 531-1001;
Located at Florida International University;
Housed in a renovated 1920's art deco styled warehouse, this museum features
paintings, artifacts, furnishings and other crafts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall - South Beach
South Beach, Miami FL 33139; (305) 672-1270;
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Some refer to this shopping district as the Fifth Avenue of South Florida. This
12-block district is a mecca for shoppers of discriminating tastes. Over 170 specialty shops and restaurants
including many serving international cuisine in indoor/outdoor cafe settings.
It includes many designer shops on nearby Ocean Drive, Collins and Washington Avenues including
Hugo Boss, Nicole Miller, Gucci, Armani Exchange, Vertigo and Versace. Many art galleries and collectible shops also.
Espanola Way - a narrow street of flamingo pink buildings housing a cluster of
art galleries, boutique shops and restaurants.
Westgate Miami Beach
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16701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33160;
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Westgate Miami Beach located directly on the ocean in the prestigious Sunny Isles section of Miami Beach.
Easily accessible from either Miami or Fort Lauderdale International Airports and within 5-minute drive of Miami Beach Mall and Bal Harbour Shops.
Cinemas, specialty shops and international restaurants are within walking distance on Collins Avenue.
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Wyndham Miami Beach Resort
4833 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33140;
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 420 luxurious home-like guest rooms with floor to ceiling views of the Miami skyline and shore.
Beachside haven surrounded on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway close to the renowned Miami South Beach District.
Recreational amenities include access to championship golf, tennis, Beachfront fitness center and health and spa treatments, Beachfront Aqua Sports Center
with a variety of water sports equipment, and outdoor pool with poolside cabanas. Features 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, including a
grand ballroom and choice of two elegant rooftop banquet rooms. Outdoor catering, poolside receptions, and open-air sessions available.
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Breakwater Hotel
940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139;
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Our penthouse suite & luxury guest rooms are the envy of The Art Deco District; there are no others like them on South Beach.
All our rooms have been restored to their original authentic Art Deco Charm.
The Breakwater Hotel is a beautiful Art Deco styled landmark property in the heart of Miami Beach's Ocean Drive Art Deco Entertainment District.
All rooms are equipped w/cable TV, direct dial telephones with data ports, and classic art deco decor.
Cadet Hotel
1701 James Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
The Cadet Hotel is located in the heart of the historical Art Deco District, between Washington Ave. and the well known Millionaire Row Collins Avenue, a mere block and a half off the ocean.
Just outside the hotel you can enjoy a multitude of shops, boutiques, clubs and famous restaurants. Visit historic landmarks, experience dventure tours or a casual cafe atmosphere enjoying a Cuban Cigar.
All within walking distance, the Cadet Hotel is an ideal location for a quick getaway, honeymoon, business, conventions or long comfortable vacations on South Beach.
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Century Hotel
140 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139;
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Designed in 1939 by the legendary Art Deco architect Henry Hohauser, The Century Hotel is highly regarded for its alluring charm and exceptional service. Conveniently located for the vacationer, this hotel is across the street from the public beach.
The Joia Restaurant - located downstairs, has been acclaimed for its outstanding and authentic Italian cuisine. A favorite haunt of celebrity residents.
Holiday Inn South Beach FL Miami Beach
2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139;
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355 Newly remodeled rooms to let you enjoy the world of hospitality for which the Holiday Inn South Beach is known for.
Freshwater pool, tropical garden jacuzzi, lighted tennis courts, beauty salon, barber shop and self-covered parking.
Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Experience the 1936 concept of hotel service. For the lucky few who stay at the Hotel Astor, the magic scent of the tropics extends beyond the beach.
A passing whiff of the atrium restaurant tempts even the most seasoned palate. Double-insulated rooms offer tranquil hideaways for guests seeking respite from the action of South Beach, or simply a peaceful night's sleep.
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