The Greater Miami CVB says South Beach offers an eclectic mix of dining, shopping and galleries amid iconic Art Deco buildings, and calls its world-renowned beach a must for visitors. It is crowded and costly at peak times (our assessment).
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | The beach, Art Deco architecture and nightlife |
| Trade-offs | Crowds and costs (our assessment) |
| Getting around | Metrorail and Metrobus $2.25; Metromover free; free City of Miami trolleys (Miami-Dade County; Greater Miami CVB) |
| Key places | Beach, Art Deco buildings, galleries |
| Nearby | North Beach, Downtown Miami |
What to see and do
Miami Beach charges a 4% resort tax on hotel room rent plus the county's 3% Convention Development Tax (City of Miami Beach; Miami-Dade County).
Practical notes
See transportation for transit fares and the hotel calculator for taxes. Hours and prices change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Plan beach time, then walk the Art Deco streets.