Best Restaurants in Miami Beach

Miami’s food scene is a collision of Cuban, Caribbean, Latin American, and contemporary American cuisines — all served with a side of ocean breeze and Art Deco glamour. The best eating spans South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the Design District.

South Beach Classics

Joe’s Stone Crab (South Beach) — Open since 1913. The stone crabs (season: October-May) are the draw — cracked, chilled, served with mustard sauce. No reservations for dinner — the line can be 2+ hours on weekends. The takeaway window is the local hack.

Free Things to Do in Miami Beach

Miami Beach looks expensive. The bottle-service clubs and designer shopping certainly are. But the beach, the art, the architecture, and many of the best cultural experiences in Miami are completely free.

South Beach & Art Deco

South Beach — Three miles of white sand, warm turquoise water, and some of the best people-watching on earth. Free to access from any street end between 1st and 46th Streets. Lummus Park (the grassy strip between Ocean Drive and the beach) is the classic South Beach scene — volleyball, cyclists, rollerbladers, and palm trees.

Miami Beach Timeshare Promotions

Miami Beach is one of the most glamorous destinations in the country — and one of the most compelling for timeshare promotional deals. South Beach’s Art Deco architecture, world-class dining, legendary nightlife, and year-round tropical weather make it a perennial draw for visitors looking for resort-quality stays at promotional pricing.

Here’s how it works, what it costs, and how to decide if it’s right for your next Miami Beach trip.

Things to Do in Miami Beach

Miami Beach is a barrier island connected to mainland Miami by causeways — a 7-mile strip of sand, art deco buildings, and some of the most energetic nightlife in the Western Hemisphere. South Beach is the famous part, but the city extends north through Mid-Beach and North Beach with progressively less chaos and more actual beach.

South Beach

Ocean Drive — The iconic stretch of art deco hotels, restaurants with outdoor seating, and people-watching. It’s the postcard version of Miami. Walk it in the early evening when the neon signs light up and the buildings glow.