Sapphire Reserve City Guide: Miami
¡Bienvenidos a Miami!
Picture a Miami vacation: What do you see? Beachgoers dodging the sun beneath striped umbrellas? Art Deco buildings aglow with neon? Late nights with bottle service and velvet ropes? It's true—you’ll find all that here. But the Magic City has learned some new tricks. West of the causeways, far from showy South Beach, Miami has become a truly global destination, where lounging by the water and partying till dawn are only part of the agenda.
We've designed five itineraries to help acquaint (or reacquaint) you with Miami. Carefully researched and vetted by the experts at The Infatuation Miami and Chase Travel, each one starts at a specific location around town, and is stacked with great stops—including some amazing restaurants. Load up on free art (and dry-aged rib eye) in the Design District; hit up museums around Wynwood; and sip poolside piña coladas in South Beach. Or, opt for a low-key, locals-approved beach day in Key Biscayne and take a food crawl down the Cuban confluence of Calle Ocho. The options have never been greater, so go build your own adventure. We’re right behind you.
TRIPS
How to Eat, Drink and Dance Your Way Through Miami’s Little Havana
Our guide helps you make the most of a day in this lively neighborhood, with tips for where to hear live music, find the strongest cafecito and watch fierce rounds of Dominoes.
More to See in Miami
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Head to Key Biscayne to See Where Miami Locals Have Their Perfect Beach Day
How to spend a day on laid-back Key Biscayne, from how to get there, where to stock up on picnic provisions, and how to make the most of the abundant local nature on this much beloved barrier island.Trips
These Miami Neighborhoods Have Luxury Labels, Homegrown Talents and Art for All
Planning an outing to the Design District or Little River? Our editors recommend glamorous spots to power-lunch, the most luxurious (and most under-the-radar) shops, and the art you should see for free while you’re at it.Trips
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Wynwood, the Epicenter of Miami Street Art
Take yourself on a tour of street art that’ll stop you in your tracks, cool places to shop and world-renowned institutions that characterize Wynwood and its surroundings.Trips
How to Spend a Day in South Beach, From an Architecture-Filled Afternoon to a Night of Club-Hopping
South Beach is studded with Art Deco gems—stroll Ocean Drive to see them on foot, and get ready for a night of top-notch dining and retro bars that’ll transport you to the glamour of yore.
FEATURED HOTELS
Where to Stay In Miami, Whether You’re Looking to Party or Just Chill on the Beach
Relax by day and party by night at these top Miami hotels, which have such amenities as subterranean bowling alleys and cabaret shows.
How to Get Around
Rent a Car
You’ll have the most freedom with a set of wheels, but be aware that driving in Miami can get heated. Do your best to avoid the roads at rush hour.
Order a Rideshare
Your best bet for zipping around. But take heed: when the city is busy, waits for rides can exceed 10 minutes. Plan accordingly.
Mass Transit
The citywide trolley goes all over town, while the Metromover operates only in the downtown and Brickell neighborhoods. Both are free to use.
Contributors and Credits
WORDS
- Ryan Pfeffer
- Betsy Blumenthal
- CB Owens
- Nicholas DeRenzo
- Nila Do Simon