About this city
Also known as: The Art Deco City / South Beach
Miami Beach is a world-famous coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, geographically situated on a series of natural and man-made barrier islands separating Biscayne Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Incorporated in 1915, the city evolved from a swampy avocado plantation developed by pioneers like Carl Fisher into an international epicenter of luxury, culture, and glamor. The city is universally celebrated for its historic Art Deco District in South Beach, which showcases the world's largest collection of 1930s playful, pastel-hued resort architecture. Miami Beach effortlessly pairs its spectacular turquoise ocean waters and powdery sand beaches with a high-energy urban core, legendary nightlife, world-class contemporary art fairs, and a distinct Latin American and Caribbean cultural influence.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Admire the pastel architecture of the South Beach Art Deco District, sunbathe on the lively sands of Lummus Park, shop and dine on Lincoln Road Mall, and tour the historic wooden lifeguard towers along the coast.
