Miami Beach

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Miami Beach is a city in Florida, connected to Miami. It used to be a suburb of Miami but incorporated into its own separate city in 1915 after the barrier island was cleared of mangroves to make a coconut plantation.

	miami beach Travel Guide : 1 Understand 2 Get In 2.1 By plane 2.2 By car 3 Get around 3.1 Public Transportation 3.2 On bike and foot 4 See 5 Do 6 Learn 7 Work 8 Buy 9 Eat 9.1 Budget 9.2 Mid-range 9.3 Splurge 10 Drink 11 Sleep 11.1 Budget 11.2 Mid-range 11.3 Splurge 12 Contact 13 Stay safe 14 Cope 15 Get out 16 External links

Understand

Miami Beach is a barrier island connected to the mainland city of Miami by a series of bridges.

Miami Beach, like Miami, has a huge Latin American population, and Spanish is a language often used for day-to-day discourse in many places, although English is the language of preference, especially when dealing with businesses and government. Spanglish, a mixture of English and Spanish, is a somewhat common occurrence, with bilingual locals switching between English and Spanish mid-sentence. The local Latin population is mostly Cuban exiles (which have now become second and third generation locals,) with South Americans from various countries gaining ground. There is also a large Haitian community as well, and many signs and public announcements are in English, Spanish and Creole.

Get In

By plane

Miami International Airport (MIA) is closest, but Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is only around 40 minutes away (depending on traffic) by shuttle and the rates are often better.

By car

Get around

Taxis (http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&c2coff=1&safe=off&q=taxi&near=Miami,+FL&oi=localr) are generally expensive, but available at almost any time and place. Car rentals (http://www.google.com/local?sc=1&q=car+rental&near=Miami_+FL&btnG=Google+Search) are the most convenient for of transportation for visitors, with local companies offering better prices but national chains offering more convenience vis-a-vis return policies and times.

Public Transportation

When traveling within Miami Beach, a good choice is the Electrowave (http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/electrowave.asp), an electric shuttle bus that operates from 19th street to the southern end of Miami Beach, fare is only 25 cents. Regional transit buses throughout the greater Miami area are available, but may be slow and inconvenient. Schedules and routes are available from the Miami-Dade Transit (http://www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/transit/) website or by calling +1 305 770 3131.

On bike and foot

Miami Beach is bicycle and pedestrian friendly, the streets can get congested close to the beach so going on foot is sometimes easier.

• Miami Beach Bicycle Center. 601 5th Street, Miami Beach, +1 305 674 0150

• Two Wheel Drive. 1260 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, +1 305 534 2177

• Bike and Roll. 760 Washington, Miami Beach, +1 305 538 2121 http://www.bikerental.com

See

• The Wolfsonian. Part of Florida International University, the Wolfsonian is a museum with a collection specializing in decorative art and design covering the period 1885-1945. 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, +1 305 531 1001 http://www.wolfsonian.org
• Miami Seaquarium (http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/index.htm)
• Matheson Hammock Marina (http://www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/parks/Parks/matheson_marina.htm)

Do

• Miami Design Preservation League. The MDPL conducts walking tours showcasing the architecture of the Art Deco district. They also hold lectures, films, and other special events at the Art Deco Welcome Center. 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, +1 305 531 3484 http://www.mdpl.org/

• Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition (http://www.fairexpo.com/fair/fairmain.htm)
• Eco-Adventure Tours (http://www.metro-dade.com/Parks/ecoadventures.asp)
• Canoe Trips (http://www.metro-dade.com/Parks/prog_canoetrips.asp)
• Kayaking and Snorkeling (http://www.metro-dade.com/Parks/prog_kayaking.asp)
• Bike Tours (http://www.metro-dade.com/Parks/prog_biketours.asp)
• South Beach (Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th) - One of the best known beaches in the US and one of the few in the US where topless sunbathing is common

Learn

• Miami-Dade Community College (http://www.mdcc.edu/college_wide/)
• Barry University (http://www.barry.edu/)
• Florida International University (http://www.fiu.edu/)
• University of Miami (http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/)

Work

Buy

Eat

There are many seafood restaurants on the beach, probably the most famous of which is Joe's Stone Crab -- the wait is long, so you may want to reserve ahead of time. Many international cuisines are to be found, with a heavy leaning towards Latin foods, particularly Cuban cuisine. Cuban cuisine to try: a sandwich cubano (Cuban sandwich), and a cafecito (literally: little coffee, but compares to a strong, sweet expresso.)

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Drink

Most of the drinking nightlife is centered around South Beach or Coconut Grove. "Cuba Libre" is a popular drink, known to the rest of the world as plain old "Rum and Coke". Also popular is the "Mojito" a sugar/mint/soda-water and rum drink.

Caffè Tramonto -- 235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach Florida. A bar with fun international atmosphere in South Beach. Between 2nd and 3rd on Washington Ave. Opens at 6pm daily. 1-305-672-2137

Sleep

Miami Beach is a tourist town and has many hotels, located mostly around the beach area. High season (fewer rooms, higher prices,) is during the winter months of November through February, with Summer being the low season. There are hostels throughout the city.

Budget

• Miami Hostel, 1 (http://www.thesouthbeachhostel.com). Dorms starting at $14, private rooms starting at $55. Free Internet, free breakfast, free long-distance phone calls, two blocks from the best section of the beach, and near all Miami area attractions.

Mid-range

• The Kent, 1131 Collins Avenue, 2 (http://www.thekenthotel.com). Art deco styling.
• Wyndham Miami Beach Hotel & Resort, 4833 Collins Avenue, 3 (http://miami-beach.wyndham-hotels.com).

Splurge

• Case Grande Suite Hotel, 4 (http://www.casagrandesuitehotel.com). All suites have full kitchens and pets are allowed. Room service available. Guests have access to a private beach club.

• Delano Miami Beach, 1685 Collins Ave., (305) 672-2000, 5 (http://www.delano-hotel.com). Designed by hotelier Ian Schrager and Philippe Stark, this hotel projects the style and extravagance of South Beach, with rack rates to prove it. It is regarded by some to be the height of South Beach chic. At night the glitterati gather in the outdoor lounge and practice the art of elegant nonchalance.

Contact

Stay safe

Emergency telephone number for fire, police and rescue emergencies is 911.

Cope

Get out

External links

• Cool Travel Guide of Miami Beach (http://www.coolsouthbeach.com)Traveler's Guide that includes a brief Introduction to Miami Beach, Historical Points of Interest, Photos of Miami Beach, Life in Miami Beach Today, Lodging and a Free Cool South Beachers E-Zine

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