South Beach Miami — Art Deco, Ocean Drive & Beach Guide

South Beach is the most iconic beach neighborhood in America — pastel Art Deco buildings, wide sandy beach, Ocean Drive, and a scene that never stops.

The Beach

South Beach runs from South Pointe Park (the tip of Miami Beach) north to about 24th Street. The sand is wide, the water is warm and turquoise, and the lifeguard towers are painted in bright Art Deco colors (they’re Instagram famous). The beach is free and open. Lummus Park between Ocean Drive and the beach has palm trees and a walking/biking path. Different stretches attract different crowds — families south of 5th Street, the party scene around 10th-14th, a quieter vibe north of 21st.