The South Beach Trail is the perfect route to explore the many gems that make Miami Beach such an iconic destination. Start at the southern tip of barrier island, in South Beach, where you’ll find popular restaurants like Joe’s Stone Crab, a seafood institution; Nikki Beach, a restaurant, lounge and beach club popular with the beautiful set; and Smith & Wollensky, an upscale steakhouse on the water that affords views of ships leaving through the Government Cut waterway.
Then, head north through Lummus Park along the ocean; wander onto the sand and dip your toes in the water to cool off. Also in Lummus Park, there are playgrounds for kids and fitness stations for adults, and you can sign up for a tour of the Art Deco Historic District at the Art Deco Welcome Center. You’ll learn about such mid-century landmark hotels as Park Central, Clevelander, The Tides, Carlyle Hotel, Cardozo Hotel and Raleigh Hotel.
Keep heading north on South Beach Trail to the end of Lummus Park, and you’ll be just a couple blocks away from the pedestrian-friendly open-air Lincoln Road Mall, boasting restaurants like Juvia, Sushisamba and (just south a block south) Yardbird Southern Table & Bar alongside shops like Intermix, All Saints and Madewell. Just north of Lincoln Road is the popular music venue The Fillmore Miami Beach, a mid-sized venue that attracts national talent.
Continue trekking north on South Beach Trail, and you’ll be flanked by luxurious and historic hotels at every turn, like Delano South Beach, SoHo Beach House and SLS South Beach. Duck into some shade at parks along the way, such as the Miami Beach Boardwalk and Collins Park, offering the adjacent Bass Museum of diverse art, artifacts and a sculpture garden. Soon, you’ll encounter the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort before the trail ends at Indian Beach Park. Whether you want to recoup in the park or grab a meal at one of the hotel bars before turning home, you’ll be glad you did.
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Enjoy people-watching at its finest at this quaint sidewalk cafe in South Beach's Art Deco District. This was a favorite morning spot for designer Gianni Versace, and it's open 24/7.
Enjoy people-watching at its finest at this quaint sidewalk cafe in South Beach's Art Deco District. This was a favorite morning spot for designer Gianni Versace, and it's open 24/7.
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This institution opened in 1913 and has garnered a clientele of celebrities and politicians with its namesake crustaceans and white-glove service.
This institution opened in 1913 and has garnered a clientele of celebrities and politicians with its namesake crustaceans and white-glove service.
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This exclusive boutique hotel, built in 1947, was designed by Philippe Starck as a hideaway for celebs. Its Rose Bar is a popular spot for nightlife and people-watching.
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The grand dame of Miami Beach hotels has award-winning dining, hot nightlife, an over-the-top spa and a long history of catering to first-class clientele. It was created by architect Morris Lapidus in...
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A former haunt of the Rat Pack, the Eden Roc combines classic glamour with modern amenities in the Mid-Beach area of Miami Beach. Architect Morris Lapidus designed this Miami Modern gem in the...
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