South Beach

South Beach is the quintenssential Miami hot spot. From shopping to partying, this area of Miami Beach is well-known for being a trendy locale. The beach, located across from Ocean Drive is the place to see and be seen. South Beach isn't clothing optional, but topless bathing is permitted.

LINK: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/featured_events.asp

LINK: Walking tour of south beach: http://video.about.com/miami/Walking-Tour-of-South-Beach.htm

EVENTS

Calendar of Events

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/featured_events.asp

Art Basel

At the beginning of December each year, Art Basel Miami Beach, one of the most prestigious art show in the Americas takes over the town. More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

LINK: http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com

THNGS TO DO

South Pointe Park

LINK: http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/parksandrecreation/scroll.aspx?id=57993

Jungle Island

Jungle Island offers visitors a fun, educational opportunity to get an up-close look at tropical birds in replicas of their natural habitats. The attraction routinely hosts field trips and offers frequent educational programs.

LINK: http://www.jungleisland.com/index.cfm

Salsa classes

http://www.salsamia.com

Bike Rental

http://decobike.com

SHOPPING

Lincoln Road

This 10-block pedestrian mall in the heart of South Beach is full of stores, boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, cafés and other hot spots. The unique atmosphere lends to some interesting people showing up, and you never know who you may see! Visit Lincoln Road Mall any time of the day for a unique experience.

LINK: http://lincolnroadmall.com

Aventura Mall

LINK: www.aventuramall.com

Bal Harbor

Ooh la la... if you're looking for some high-class shopping, few places in the world compare to Bal Harbour Shops. Located on Collins Ave in Bal Harbour, stores include Tiffany & Co, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

LINK: http://balharbourshops.com

Sawgrass Mills

Famous for it's factory outlet stores, Sawgrass Mills Mall offers great bargains delightful dining opportunities. It's located in Broward County just about 30 minutes north of Miami and is reachable by public transportation.

LINK: http://www.simon.com/mall/?id=1262

DINING OUT

Restaurants

* Visit us for breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as cocktails and lounging, at the Purple Penguin Café’, located in the lobby of the Penguin Hotel, directly on Ocean Drive.

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*Visit us for cocktails & lounging at the Green Bar, located in the lobby of the President Hotel

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LINK: http://www.opentable.com/miami-restaurants

LINK: http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/12/1129/Miami/Miami-Beach-restaurants

BARS & NIGHTCLUBS

LINK: http://www.nightcure.com/Miami/clubs

ARTS & CULTURE

http://www.fillmoremb.com

http://www.nws.edu

Don’t miss the amazing Soundscape open air cinema series and other special wallcast events

Movies

http://www.regmovies.com