If you’re looking for a place to relax or outdoor activities, the beautiful city of Miami South Beach has something for everyone. Miami is a city that has something for everyone: art, music, museums, sports…and of course, the beach! So if you’re looking to relax, Miami’s got the right amount of slow-paced living with enough action to keep your adrenaline pumping. If you want to stay active, Miami’s got the amenities to keep you happy. And if you want to be pampered, Miami’s got all the spas, salons, and restaurants to keep you looking great all day, every day! You can also take a day trip from Miami to the Bahamas.
Lummus Park
Lummus Park, also known as South Pointe Park is an urban park located in Miami Beach, Florida. It is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Alton Road, (which is the eastern boundary of South Beach), and between 6th and 14th streets. Lummus Park is one block from the ocean, and its northern section fronts the beach. It was created in the 1940s by filling in two canals dredged for the Florida East Coast Railway, which once ran parallel to Alton Road.
Art Deco Historic District
The Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach is the greatest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world. (Wait, wasn’t that Monaco?) Built between the 1920s and 1940s, the district showcases a unique and beautiful architectural style and contains over 1,500 buildings. The district also has the distinction of being the largest historic district in the United States dedicated to a unique architectural style. The Art Deco District also has a long and interesting history that goes back even before its construction. For example, the high-rise illustrated in the featured image above was originally a luxurious hotel, and was completed in 1929, but was not able to be occupied until five years later due to the Great Depression.
South Pointe Park Pier
The South Pointe Park Pier stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean like a long arm, giving pedestrians a quick escape from the perpetually humid streets of Miami Beach. The pier is not only a great place to catch a few rays, but also offers scenic views of the coastline and the island of Fisher Island. The pier is also a popular spot for fishermen, who aren’t deterred by the occasional stormy weather. Blog Post Body: The pier is open from morning to sunset year-round, and can be found just a short walk away from the Art Deco District, a Miami Beach neighborhood that’s a prime example of the Art Deco style of architecture. With its pastel-colored buildings, ornate facade
Collins Park
Collins Park isn’t one of those hidden gems that you discover by accident in South Beach, it’s a place you actively seek out. And once you’ve found it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t come here sooner. This pocket of green is sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the high-rise hotels of Collins Avenue. Throw in a small neighborhood park, and you have the recipe for a quiet place to escape from the hustle of South Beach.
Flamingo Park
Flamingo Park is a small park in the heart of South Beach. It is located between 5th and 6th streets on the north side of Ocean Drive. It is a unique place to enjoy a leisurely stroll or a place to hang out with friends. One of the reasons Flamingo Park is so special is the variety of shops and restaurants housed along the park. You can find everything from souvenir stores to art galleries and book stores. There are also a few restaurants tucked in here and there that are worth checking out. Ready to get some exercise? Flamingo Park is a great place to go jogging or walking. It’s small enough to get in a good workout and you don’t even realize it.
Soundscape Park
The heart of the SoundScape Park is an interactive and immersive sound sculpture designed by artist Lawrence Azerrad. From the ground level, the sculpture resembles a giant white tree with symmetrical branches. From above, it’s hard to make out what it’s really supposed to be. Visitors are encouraged to explore the sculpture’s many pathways, inside and out, and to discover the mystery for themselves. The white branches of the sculpture are actually white noise speakers that project a field of sound. The sculpture is surrounded by a field of grass and is designed so that the grass absorbs sounds from the speakers, creating an acoustic mix that can be heard by anyone within the sculpture.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Every Thursday through Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m., you can visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for free. The garden is open to the public, supported by the non-profit Friends of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and is maintained by the City of Miami Beach. Various events are also held here throughout the year, and you can find information on them here (although the site is not maintained by the Botanical Garden).