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South Beach, Miami Beach

4.5
#1 of 1,310 in Beaches in United States
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
Experience the heart of Miami’s vibrant nightlife and bustling cultural scene with a visit to South Beach. Often referred to as the American Riviera, the Art Deco-inspired neighborhood encompasses a grid of trendy boutiques, oceanside restaurants, and upscale clubs, all nestled along the beautiful white sand beaches of the Atlantic coast. Take a dip in the warm, blue water, or rent a pair of roller skates and spend the day exploring the expansive boardwalk and palm tree-lined streets. Finish your visit with a relaxing meal of fresh seafood at one of the many beachfront eateries. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to South Beach by using our Miami Beach vacation builder.
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Tours to South Beach

FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Miami Combo Tour: City Sightseeing, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride
3.9
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Beach Cultural Food and Walking Tour
4.8
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Speedboat Sightseeing Tour of Miami
4.7
Duration: 45 minutes
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Big Bus Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Tour
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Miami Day Trip with Optional Everglades Airboat Ride or Star Island Cruise
4.3
Duration: 15 hours
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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR A Taste of South Beach Food Tour
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Miami South Beach Art Deco Walking Tour
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover South Beach Golf Cart Tour
4.7
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Everglades Airboat 30-45 min with pickup or self drive options
3.8
Duration: 1 to 4 hours
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FROM $240 BOOK WITH VIATOR Miami Sightseeing City Tour
4.9
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Food Tour of Miami's South Beach
4.3
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Key West Dolphin Snorkel tour or other options
4.0
Duration: 15 hours
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South Beach reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
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4.7
TripAdvisor
  • By kellyjazming
    Save lifeguards at the beach are the best. The customer service at the beach was amazing. Very clean  more »
  • By Facundo C
    The walkway next to the beach, several kilometers long, has been extended and improved. The sections built in wood, where it was not possible to circulate by bicycle, were replaced and now it is...  more »
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Google
  • By ALiTA PRODUCTIONS by #ASi
    The International Zone 🤩
  • By Scott Paxman
    Beach! Warm turquoise water compared to the colder bluer Pacific water. Nice sand, small waves, little kelp. Umbrellas available for rent $15. along with chairs, etc. Lifeguards on duty all over. They had no fire pits!!! must be a FL thing, and for that, Cali is better 😇
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