Your ultimate guide to the 305. Take a Miami Beach vacation with me!
I moved to Miami Beach in November 2020. Little did I know at the time that it would become such a hot spot. Although it is known to be a party city, Miami has been a very calming place for me. Reset, relax, and explore this beautiful city with your ultimate guide to the 305.
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Below is a list of places I like organized by neighborhood
South of Fifth Neighborhood in Miami Beach:
Fitness
Free: Get your steps in by the water and take a stroll on the beautiful south pointe pier or check out the daily sunrise and sunset yoga on 3rd street beach.
Donation-Based: Follow @aprilmayyoga as she teaches a donation-based yoga class most Friday mornings on the beach in this neighborhood.
Purchase a Class: JETSET pilates reformer class - super tough. One of the best little studios in Miami Beach.
South of Fifth Restaurants
High End: Carbone, Kosushi, Joe's Stone Crab, Smith & Wollensky's
Plant Based / Healthy: Pura Vida, Lilikoi, Planta (one of my fave Miami Beach Restaurants), Abale, Sobe Vegan
Low Key: Kalamata Mediterranean, Lolo's surf cantina, Local House
Great Outdoor Seating: Call me Gaby, Forte dei Marmi, The Savoy Beach Club, and the infamous Nikki Beach
Other spots to visit in Miami Beach:
Lincoln Road Mall: great to shop and stroll. I love their farmer's market on Sundays. On certain Sundays there is also a flea market where you can find antique furniture and small business set ups. I also love the Lincoln eatery which houses food stands of all different cuisines. It is one of my favorite spots in Miami Beach to grab a casual bite.
Fuze House Miami: aesthetically pleasing fitness studio which offers hot pilates.
Baia Beach Club: Great sushi, truffle fries, aesthetically pleasing outdoor seating, and the best pool on Miami Beach.
The 1 hotel: A luxurious beach club and hotel on Miami beach with a very serene vibe.
Bal Harbour Shops: For upscale shopping in a pretty setting. I get my facials inside the Saks Fifth Avenue at Skinney Med Spa.
Other neighborhoods in Miami to check out:
1. Wynwood: Think LES in New York City but warm and more street art. Here are some great spots in Wynwood: The selfie museum (we love a photo op) and Wynwood walls for some artsy photos against beautiful art. Eat at Bakan for the best guacamole, or R House (they have a drag brunch)! Get pierced at Iris or Studs. Have a drink at the super chic rooftop Astra
2. Design District: Top designer fashion boutiques paired with some of the trendiest restaurants like: Contessa, Mandolin Aegean, Swan. Besides Bal Harbour, you cannot find shopping like this in Miami Beach so it is worth the 20 minute drive (or more with traffic).
3.Brickell: Miami's financial district, you will want to grab a drink at Socialista and have dinner at Komodo. If you are willing to spend the money, Marion is the best dinner party I have ever been to! Have a beautiful trip! You deserve it.
*Art showcased in photo by @redskeee
