As a relatively seasoned Miami resident, I have done a lot here. This is my advice on things to do in the Miami area in no particular order. Enjoy! Sorry I don't have any newer, better photos here, I'll work on it.
1. Go to Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive in South Beach is a fun and lively place to go. There are shops, restaurants, interesting people, and of course - South Beach. Hang out here for a day as it is widely considered a must do. One of my favorite places for breakfast/brunch over here is the 11th Street Diner.
2. Have a Cuban sandwich
As someone who recently came back from Cuba, Miami's Cuba sandwiches are authentic and great. A couple of the better Cuban restaurants to me are Versailles and Miami Smokers.
3. Go to Wynwood
Wynwood has it all - fun bars, awesome art, and great restaurants. Take a walk to see the art on the buildings, sidewalks, and parks. If you're here during Art Walk or Art Basel then come on and join in those festivities.
4. Hit up the clubs
It's no secret Miami is known for it's nightlife. Popular clubs are in Brickell and South Beach including Liv, Story, Space, Club 50, and E11EVEN. Other low key spots are Coconut Grove and Wynwood.
5. Get ice cream
Some of the best ice cream shops are Chill'N Nitrogen Ice Cream, Whip 'N' Dip, and Bianco Gelato.
6. Fairchild Botanic Garden
It's like walking through a tropical paradise.
7. Venetian Pool
Pack up your swim bag and hit up this wonderful spot. It's something you have to see to believe is a real place. Google it.
8. Day trip to the Keys
Key Largo is only 45 minutes - 1.5 hours away!
9. Spend the day at Jungle Island
They turned an island into a zoo! I know. And they do some really fun special events there like Fourth of July concerts. There's also an obstacle course on the ocean.
10. See Flipper!
Flipper is at the Miami Seaquarium. It's not really one of my most recommended things to do, but it's pretty cool. He's in a natural bottom dolphin pool with some of his friends.
11. Have dinner with a view at Whiskey Joe's or the Rusty Pelican
Both of these restaurants lie on Virginia Key and have stunning sunset views of the Downtown Miami skyline.
Please, please, please whatever you do - pick up after yourself!! Tourists come to our beaches and our parks and they think Miami the party city is their trash can. It's not okay and it's not welcome. We are so close to the ocean with frequent floods and rainfall...your trash will be carried into the ocean and hurt the sea like like the cute turtles and dolphins.
Hope you have fun! My home is your home!
~The Flighty Blonde
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