South Beach
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 673-7714
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Editorial Review for South Beach – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Stroll down Ocean Drive and you're bound to see shirtless bodybuilders showing off rock-hard abs, thong-clad ladies strutting their stuff and bohemians strumming flamenco riffs on guitars. On the beach, sunbathing is taken seriously; sand kickers and runaway Kadima balls are only grudgingly tolerated. The more athletically inclined can work up a sweat at the volleyball nets or take a jog on the boardwalk that runs from Fifth Street to 47th Street.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSome of the beach's best outdoor cafes are a walk across Ocean Drive. The News Cafe is a favorite, and Lario's on the Beach (Gloria Estefan's Cuban joint) serves first-rate, thirst-quenching mojitos.
ParkingIt's a cinch at garages between Washington and Collins avenues, but they fill up by noon. For around $20, beachside hotels offer valet.
User Reviews for South Beach
08/14/2005 Posted by noellemae
South Beach is a fun place to take out-of-town guests, after all, what is a trip to Miami without going to South Beach? But if you're looking for a more family friendly or quiet spot to soak up the sun, go about 90 blocks north into Bal Harbour to Haulover Beach. In my time going to both South Beach and Haulover, the water is much clearer and there are less people at Haulover Beach. If you are a modest type, stay on the southern end of the beach though, because the north end is a nude beach. Unfortunately, all the snack bars are up north, too.
Pros: Clearer Water, PLENTY of Parking
Cons: Not as Exciting
08/11/2005 Posted by verojijon
Though South Beach is a must-see for those visiting Miami and South Florida, there are beaches a little further north that offer all the beauty and less of the glam. South Beach is more a people watching spot than a beach to enjoy with family or spouse. But go 20 blocks north, or even better, 80 blocks north, and you'll find the best beaches on the East coast. There are metered parking lots, showers to rinse off and many restaurants to stop at after a morning or afternoon in the sun, right on Collins. The best thing Miami's beaches have going for them is the water: generally calm, always temperate and most of the time clear as the Caribbean sea.
Pros: easy parking, fantastic water
Cons: lack of shade
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