The Miami you think you know—the one flush with mojitos, exotic cars, and neon string bikinis—still thrives in pockets of South Beach. But that image doesn't fully capture the reality, the diversity or the soul of the city. Across the causeway, a new cosmopolitanism hub has sprouted in once-gritty Wynwood and the business hub of Brickell. Calle Ocho thrums with energy. And even the beachy side of the Miami continues to grow and change.
Charissa Fay
Miami Travel Guide
Plan Your Miami Trip
- What to Do in the Miami Design District: Our GuideWelcome to Miami('s best shopping and arts destination).
- The Best Miami Airbnbs in South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell, and MoreRelax from a day of sand and sun in an oceanfront high rise or a Little Havana casita.
- How to Make the Most of Miami's Coconut GroveA mix of bohemian style, Biscayne view—and just a little Miami flash.
- Miami's Coolest New Hangout Spot Is Under the Metrorail Train TracksThe first phase of The Underline, a 10-mile linear park, has opened in the Brickell neighborhood.
Featured
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Visit Miami
From vintage stores and dive bars to innovative interactive art galleries, there is much to explore in this thriving city.
The Weekend Guide: Art Deco Architecture, Cuban Food, and Manatees in Miami
Multicultural and ever changing, Miami is emerging as one of America’s most exciting creative hubs.
The Best Beaches in Miami, From South Beach to Sunny Isles
Throw down a towel and soak up the city’s many beach personalities.
20 Best Hotels in Miami
Whether you want the center of the party scene or your own private island.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
- Arlo Wynwood Miami$ | United States, Miami, 2217 NW Miami CtRead full reviewThe first hotel to officially open in Wynwood, Miami’s graffiti-clad arts enclave.
- Fontainebleau$$ | United States, Miami, 4441 Collins Ave.Read full reviewThe design of this essentially launched the so-called Miami-Modern style, and the resort dominates its stretch of Miami Beach.
Readers Choice Awards - Loews Miami Beach Hotel$$ | United States, Miami, 1601 Collins Ave.Read full reviewThe gorgeous Loews Miami Beach Hotel strikes a nice balance between Art Deco glamour and state-of-the-art design.Readers Choice Awards
- The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami$$ | United States, Miami, 3300 SW 27th Ave.Readers Choice Awards
- Eden Roc Miami Beach$$ | United States, Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Ave.Read full reviewAlong an exclusive stretch of beach.Readers Choice Awards
- Mandarin Oriental, Miami$$ | United States, Miami, 500 Brickell Key Dr.Read full reviewMandarin Oriental has managed to stay true to it mission of Asian-inspired, five-star elegance.Readers Choice Awards
- The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach$$$ | United States, Miami, 1 Lincoln Rd.Read full reviewA refined respite from the area’s pool parties and ‘til-the-sun-rises nightlife.Readers Choice Awards
- JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa$$ | United States, Miami, 19999 W Country Club Dr.Read full reviewA resort island oasis unto itself.Readers Choice Awards
- Mr. C Coconut Grove$$ | United States, Miami, 2988 McFarlane Rd.Read full reviewA slice of the Italian Riviera in Coconut Grove.Readers Choice Awards
- Esmé Miami Beach$ | United States, Miami, 1438 Washington AveRead full reviewA funky boutique hotel with Jazz Age roots and neo-Spanish Mediterranean vibes.Readers Choice Awards
- Hilton Bentley Miami South BeachUnited States, Miami,Read full reviewIdyllic and ideally-located.Readers Choice Awards
- The Biltmore Hotel Miami - Coral Gables$$$ | United States, Miami, 1200 Anastasia Ave.Read full reviewA slice of Miami history with a side of top notch golfing, dining, and spa-ing.Readers Choice Awards
- Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph CollectionUnited States, Miami,Read full reviewWith all the style of its name sake.Readers Choice Awards
- EAST Miami$$ | United States, Miami, 788 Brickell PlazaRead full reviewEAST, Miami serves as a sleek home base for anyone looking to explore Miami proper’s eclectic neighborhoods.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List 
Hot List
.jpg)
The Best Things to Do in Miami
- 23 Best Things to Do in MiamiYou came to Miami for some sun, sand, and shopping—with a side of people-watching—and you're going to get it.
- 3 Best Day Trips from MiamiThere's so much in Florida to see a short drive away.
- 11 Best Museums in MiamiSqueeze in a visit at these top-tier cultural attractions while you're in town.
- A Four-Day Florida Road Trip Through Three National ParksFrom snorkeling to hiking, Florida's national parks and preserves offer all types of outdoor adventure.
Editor Recommendations
- Vizcaya Museum and GardensUnited States, Miami, 3251 South Miami AvenueRead full reviewA bit of the Old World in Miami
- Wynwood WallsUnited States, Miami, NW 2nd Ave. between NW 25th St. & NW 26th St.Read full reviewThe murals that made first made Wynwood the hip place it is.
- South Pointe ParkUnited States, Miami Beach, 1 Washington AveRead full reviewWide-open waterfront park with kid-friendly playgrounds, staggering views of cruise ships, stellar people-watching, and a place for pups.
- Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU: The South Beach Jewish Walking TourUnited States, Miami Beach, 301 Washington Ave.Read full reviewLearn about Jewish immigrants to Miami and the various trials they faced.
- Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of ScienceUnited States, Miami, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.Read full reviewA temple to science in Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park.
- Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), MiamiUnited States, Miami, 4040 Northeast 2nd AvenueRead full reviewFind work from new, emerging artists as well as the internationally renowned masters of contemporary art.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami$$ | United States, Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.Read full reviewMiami's most popular modern art museum—a magnet for art buffs and instagrammers alike.
- Cerveceria La TropicalUnited States, Miami, 42 NE 25th St
- Monkey JungleUnited States, Miami, 14805 SW 216th St.Read full reviewMonkey around with some 500 primates in this conservation perfect for families with young children.
- Little Havana Food & Cultural TourUnited States, Miami, 1652 SW 8th St.Read full reviewCroquetas and cafecitos, here we come.
- Dade Heritage Trust: Brickell Walking ToursUnited States, Miami, 190 SE 12 TerraceRead full reviewThis two-hour walking tour tells of the fortunes of the families that once inhabited Brickell Avenue's grand residences.
- Wolfsonian-FIU$$ | United States, Miami Beach, 1001 Washington AvenueRead full reviewA grand Art Deco building home to a Florida International University–affiliated museum, library, and research center dedicated to art and design.
.jpg)
.jpg)
The Best Airbnbs in Miami
Relax from a day of sand and sun in an oceanfront high rise or a swanky villa.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Miami
- 10 Best Places for Cuban Food in MiamiWhere to go when nothing but a cafe con leche and cubano will do.
- 12 Best Brunches in MiamiThe city is no stranger to indulgence, not even mid-morning.
- 18 Best Bars in MiamiIn a city full of drinkeries, these are the ones you’ll want to savor.
- 23 Best Restaurants in MiamiThis city's culinary scene is ever-evolving—here's where to dine right now.
- The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in MiamiYou didn’t come to Miami to stay indoors. Make the most of the city's near-perfect year-round weather and stress-reducing views (yes, even the non-waterfront ones) by sipping your cocktails from on high. These are Miami's best rooftop bars of 2017.
- Where to Eat in Miami Right NowFrom “farm-to-table” Floridian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients to seafood-focused raw bars and grills, local and award-winning chefs are behind these seven restaurants generating serious summer buzz.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- Maty's$$ | United States, Miami, 3255 NE 1st AveA happy place slinging seafood like you've never had it before.Hot List
- Contessa$$ | United States, Miami, 111 NE 41st StA glossy Miami trattoria by New York-based Major Food Group
- Pura Vida$$ | United States, Miami, 3818 NE 1st AveA bright and breezy all-day cafe in Miami's Design District.
- COTE Miami$$$ | United States, Miami, 3900 Northeast Second Avenue
- Red Rooster Overtown$$ | United States, Miami, 920 NW 2nd AveMarcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster sequel.
- La Camaronera Seafood Joint & Fish Market$ | United States, Miami, 1952 W Flagler StThe whole snapper on a bun is a sandwich powerhouse.
- Los Felix$$ | United States, Coconut Grove, 3413 Main Highway
- L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon$$$ | United States, Miami, 151 Northeast 41st Street, Suite 235
- Hiden$$$ | United States, Miami, 319 Northwest 25th Street
- Citizens MiamiCentral$$ | United States, Miami, 600 NW 1st Ave, 2nd FloorA sparkly new Miami food hall nestled in downtown's Brightline rail station.
- Jattö$$ | United States, Miami, 223 NW 23rd St
What to Do in Wynwood: Our Guide
How to spend your time in the art-splashed neighborhood.
More from Miami
Destinations
From World-Class Art Collections to Cool-Kid Concept Shops, Miami's Design District Is an Aesthete's Paradise
Once a backwater, the neighborhood continues to solidify its place as the Magic City's cultural nexus.
Places to Stay
My Favorite Airbnb in Miami: A Guest House Hidden in a Lush Garden With a Pool
Rented and reviewed: This under-$200-per-night cottage near Brickell and Little Havana was the perfect home base for one editor's February jaunt to Florida.
Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Miami to Experience Its Lesser-Known Black History
Much of Miami was built by Black Bahamians who settled in Miami in the late 1800s. Here's how (and where) to pay homage to their legacy.
Inspiration
The Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. for a Quick Escape
From Catalina Island to the Florida Keys, here are some road trip ideas out of Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, and more.
Hotels and Resorts
Pharrell Williams on What Makes His New Miami Hotel a Good Time
The singer dishes about the opening of his and David Grutman's Goodtime Hotel in Miami and where he's dreaming of traveling next.
News & Advice
In Miami, a Revered Cuban Bartending Tradition Lives On
Julio Cabrera's Café La Trova is a bastion of the island's bartending tradition.
Islands & Beaches
Inside Gloria Estefan's $15 Million Renovation of Miami's Cardozo South Beach Hotel
Plus, her Miami must-sees, hotel must-haves, and favorite family vacation memories.
Destinations
What to Do in Miami This Spring
Here's what's happening in the city between April and June 2019.
News & Advice
Inside the Women Who Travel Meetups: Miami
We're visiting cities around the world to celebrate Women Who Travel—here's the scoop from this month's meetup.
News & Advice
We Planned Your First Trip to Miami: Women Who Travel Podcast
From the coolest rooftop bars to our favorite low-key seafood spots.
News & Advice
Women Who Travel Meetup: Next Stop, Miami
Join us at our next Women Who Travel meetup in Miami on December 8.
News & Advice
Riding the Brightline, America’s Train of the Future
We went down to Miami to test out the super-chic trains for ourselves.
.jpg)
Inspiration
Visiting Dolce & Gabbana’s New Miami Store Is Like Being Inside an Italian Museum
The pair just opened a concept store in the heart of the Design District.
Shopping
The Essential Things to Know Before You Visit Miami
Follow these tips and you may be mistaken for a local.
Inspiration
Miami's Newest Must-See Museum
You’re already going for Art Basel—and for institutions like the Bass, the Frost, MOCA, and PAMM—but you’ll want to add this newcomer to your can’t-miss list.
More Destinations
- Phoenix Travel GuideAbundant sunshine, potent summer monsoon storms, and the Suessian cactuses and ancient petroglyphs of the Sonoran Desert.
- Chicago Travel GuideSecond City? Not by our count.
- Charleston Travel GuideWhere Lowcountry meets high charm
- Key West Travel GuideWarm temperatures—and hotter beaches
- Los Angeles Travel GuideWelcome to the West Coast's cultural epicenter
- Yellowstone National Park at 150Wonderland: The early nickname of America’s first national park is as apt today as when Yellowstone was founded, in March of 1872. On its sesquicentennial, we celebrate this miraculous place—while exploring a history that has too often excluded its original stewards—and consider how to ensure its survival for generations to come.
- Boston Travel GuideCharming and legitimately historic
- San Francisco Travel GuideDon't forget to pack an extra layer
- Dallas Travel GuideHard to crack. Easy to love.
- Washington, D.C. Travel GuideIt all starts at the Capitol.
- Seattle Travel GuideOysters and craft beer so good you won’t notice it’s drizzling
- Savannah Travel GuideFamous for its ghosts, but plenty full of life
- Portland, Oregon Travel GuideBeverly Cleary, Matt Groening, and James Beard are all from here. Enough said.
- Portland, Maine Travel GuideCome for the lobster, stay for literally everything else
- Philadelphia Travel GuideIt’s not a city—it’s a fan club
