Glamour, fashion, and entertainment are the by-default themes of South Beach, also nicknamed SoBe. Perhaps, this rare cocktail has been the inspiration behind Martin Lawrence and Will Smith- starrer Bad Boys (1995) and Bad Boys – II (2003) movies and The Last Resort documentary by Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch.
If you are on vacation to Miami or are looking for
flights to Miami, take a look at the fun things to do in South Beach, which was once a massive forest of mangroves.
Visit Time Out Market Miami
What is it? Time Out Market Miami (TOMM) is a paradise for food lovers.
What to expect inside TOMM? It’s enough of flipping over the pages of Time Out Miami magazine. Take a deep dive into the culture, culinary and artistic sensibilities of South Beach Miami. Get a taste of the best dishes by renowned chefs, bars, restaurants under one roof. There are 18 eateries inside Time Out Market Miami. TOMM is a cashless market. As an alternative to using your credit or debit card, you can also purchase a Time Out Market Card.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8am*-11pm
Friday to Sunday: 8am*-12am
Address
1601 Drexel Ave, Miami 33139
Cross street: at 16th StTransport: Bus 103, 120, 150; City of Miami Beach Trolley – SoBe Loop
Explore The Bass Museum
What is it? The Bass is a renowned contemporary art museum that packs incredible collections and traveling exhibitions into its diminutive edifice. The prominent art exhibits include Jim Drain Chess Tables, Sylvie Fleury Eternity Now (2015), Ugo Rondinone, Pascale Marthine Tayou Welcome Wall (2015), Justin H. Long, Walgreens Windows, and Sheila Hicks and Campo Abierto (open field). The museum dating back to the 1930s is run by The Bass Museum of Art, a nonprofit organization.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays
Unwind on the Beautiful White Sand Beach
In the discourse of things to do in South Beach for couples, you can’t overlook the gorgeous South Beach. Couples love spending peaceful time along the 2.5 mile (4 kilometers) stretch of South Beach. Walk, play, party, or relax. Bring a towel, rent a chair, and soak up the splendor of the Miami sun.
South Beach is swimmable all-round the year – thanks to its tropical climate. Topless bathing is permitted too. However, if you want to bare all, Haulover Beach in North Beach is the place to be. From MIA airport, transportation options like Miami Super Shuttle are available.
Experience Open-Air Pedestrian Mall
Running east-west parallel between 16th Street and 17th Street in Miami Beach, Lincoln Road is an open-air pedestrian mall.
This premier shopping area is dotted with unique retail outlets, particularly designer boutiques, noted restaurants like the one owned by Michael Caine and his daughter, and several night clubs, such as Score.
Until 1980, the Lincoln Road was not so famous. But the place underwent a renaissance later and dramatically transformed into a significant art and cultural hub. Some notable attractions of Lincoln Road include a state-of-the-art multiplex cinema, the architecturally acclaimed 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, the acclaimed New World Center concert hall, and the offices of Viacom Latin America.
Visit the Irresistible Ocean Drive
Wondering things to do in South Beach this weekend? Without any ambiguity, add Ocean Drive, the easternmost Street in South Beach to your list. Ocean Drive is an all-time or any-time favorite of tourists. It originates from the Biscayne Street to 15th Street, running in a north-south direction.
Ocean Drive imparts an aesthetical identity to South Beach. It is a Spring Break and tourist area, including the Pearl and Nikki Beach night spots. The place has several restaurants (including “News Cafe,” “Mango’s,” and the MTV-popularized “Clevelander”) and it is home to Gianni Versace’s former oceanfront mansion.
Washington Avenue
Washington Avenue is the best place to live out your nightlife fantasy. The place featuring some of the world’s famous as well as notorious nightclubs, such as Cameo and Mansion is a nightclub venue. Mind the traffic jams from evening to early morning, take the best route, and grab your table at the earliest. Washington Avenue is home to countless shops, hotels, and such noted architectural features as Temple Emanu-El.
Enjoy the picture-perfect landscape of South Pointe Park
Say goodbye to concrete buildings and embrace the divine nature. Relish the crimson sun view finding its way into the horizon kissing the beach water in the evening and cool sunrise in the morning. The park opened in 1985 as the nineteenth public park in Miami Beach, has food stands, open-grass area, contemporary art sculptures, wooden observation towers, picnic pavilions, fitness courses and, above all, 360-degree ocean views.
Attend a Pool Party
If you are chasing fun things to do in South Beach, nothing could beat a pool party. Leading hotels in this Sun and Fun Capital of the World, organize pool parties to entertain their guests, mainly, in summer. Elevate your pool celebration to a new level with Miami’s Nikki Beach, which brews a unique entertainment concept by combining dining, entertainment, music, fashion, film, and art elements.
West Avenue Corridor
The West Avenue Corridor extends from 5th Street north to 17th Street and bounded by the east side of Alton Road and Biscayne Bay. West Avenue Corridor stands out from the crowd when it comes to architectural styles that reflect well in the shopping venues, houses of worship, cafes, restaurants, parks, and gyms. If you have been searching for the best accommodation to stay on your Miami holiday, the place has got you covered. It has three landmark hotels, viz., The Flamingo, The Fleetwood, and the Floridia, sponsored by Al Capone and vacationing billionaires from the Golden Age.
Attend the Carnaval Miami
This is a 10-day carnival comprising 10 events, including Calle Ocho Music Festival, Miss Carnaval Miami, Carnaval on the Mile, Cork and Fork, Coridals and Candy, Domino Tournament, Golf Classic, Futbol 5v5, Fishing Tournament and Poster.
The carnival is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. The positive thing about the Carnaval Miami is that the earnings made through the ticket sales is used to fund projects that change children’s lives, from sports leagues to summer camps, the distribution of school supplies, college scholarships and help in unforeseeable family situations.
