South Beach, Miami

Fast Facts

Location: Miami in Florida
Time to Visit: All over the year
Admission Fee:
How to Reach: Buses, taxis and cars ply between the beach and various parts of the city. The nearest airport is the Miami Airport. It takes around half and an hour to drive from the airport to the beach.
Nearest Railway Station: Ft. Lauderdale
Nearest International Airport: Miami Airport
Time required for sightseeing: 2-3 hours or full day

You have had enough of the sun, sea and surf, you are tired of futile attempts at spotting celebrities in their hottest swimsuits, the beach parties weigh you down and the fashion shoots do not interest you any more. Yet, you are in South Beach, Miami where everything appears too perfect, too glib, and you are struggling for some individual space. Get a weekend gateaway at Oregon, Eugene — a small university town, a study in contrast to the mad rush of the South Beach hotspots. Visit the University's museum of Arts and see the great collection of Asian artworks. If you are a sports freak, visit the Nike store of the city for the latest products. Do not forget, Eugene is original Niketown, where Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman started it all. Even if a sport is not your particular cup of tea, visit it anyway — it is as much of a museum as a store, charting the early days and gradual development of this international brand. Refreshed, return to South Beach for some more sun, more surf and more wild parties.

South Beach in Miami is situated in the tip of the Miami Beach in the southern part of Dade Avenue. It is spread over 23 blocks of an island which divides the Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The vibrant nightlife, celebrities, dining, shopping and entertainment hotspots add a unique energy to the beach. There are around 150 clubs, and discos, pubs, karaoke bars; cocktail bars and other nightlife centers in South Beach, Miami. Beach side parties and outdoor parties are also a common occasion in the beach. Get a feel of the nightlife at South Beach and set all your spirits free!

The first activity that started in South Beach, Miami was farming. The beach first became a holiday retreat when a Miami business organization, the Lummus Brothers bought 400 acres of land to build an oceanfront city to accommodate modest single families. It was due to the efforts of Carl G. Fisher, S. Collins, Lummus Brothers and others that South Beach really developed into one of the popular tourist attractions in Miami. Since then, plenty of developments have been done to the area to make it more attractive, a booming commercial spot and a popular spot for film, fashion and advertisement shootings.

South Beach, Miami (Beach) is also known for its beauty. The beach is located at the backdrop of the blue ocean and is surrounded by sprawling coconut and pine tress. You can swim or bath in the blue sea or bask under the sun on the sandy beach. The beach is an excellent place to enjoy a relaxing time. If you are an adventure lover, you can try a number of water sports like kayaking, diving, boating, swimming, snorkeling and so on.

South Beach, Miami ranks among the most famous locations for fashion shoots. Around 1500 models reside in the area and top fashion houses and designers arrange for fashion shoots on the beach. The peak season for fashion shoots is between the months of October to March.

South Beach is also a major shopping destination in Miami. Well known designer houses like Fendi, Hermes, Prada, Cartier, Tiffany and others have their stores in the area. There are also numerous shopping malls, boutiques, departmental stores and other popular stores which are located here. For a true gastronomical delight, you can come to South Beach, Miami as well. There are numerous dining hubs where you can get to taste a wide range of local dishes and freshly prepared sea food. Well known dining chains also have their restaurants here.

There are plenty of hotels and resorts in and around South Beach, Miami. The hotels offer facilities and services of high standards. Renowned hotel chains have their branches here. Some of the popular hotels where you can stay are The Avalon Hotel, The South Seas Hotel, The Bentley Beach Resort, Westgate South Beach Hotel, Deauville Beach Resort, and Shelborne South Beach Hotel Resort and so on.

South Beach in Miami can also be reached conveniently. Buses, taxis and cars ply between the beach and various parts of the city. The nearest airport is the Miami Airport. It takes around half and an hour to drive from the airport to the beach.

The following links will give you an overview of how it feels to be at the South Beach:

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=i0dXrnhouC4: See your dreams come true at South Beach. This video is a wonderful overview of the wild, spectacular and glamorous beach. If you are looking for a reason to visit Miami, watch this video! Shopping, celebrity spotting, basking in the Sun, partying — South Beach has it everything, not to mention the wonderful crowd.

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=9O8lLE-M4Ew: For an overview of the South Beach in Miami, watch this video! Motorboats, parachutes and a young, hip and sexy crowd, this is the South Beach at its glamorous best.

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=yyxqPycn42Y: Just be fabulous! Leave your inhibitions behind! Check out the scintillating nightlife of South Beach in this clip. Enjoy!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-WFRibTrkjMs/miami_girls_bikini_cars_clubs_bars_beach_sun/: Another great look at the sights and sounds of the sizzling South Beach. Just click!

http://watcha3.blogspot.com/: A number of blogs and interesting videos from the South Beach. Get a taste of the events and the reigning craziness in one of the hottest US destinations.