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5 Outdoor Places to Explore Around South Beach
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An outdoors-first way to experience South Beach, emphasizing waterfronts, parks, gardens and open-air places already mapped by Miami Beautiful.
This Miami Beautiful guide is built around published local places so you can move from inspiration to a real map, a real neighborhood and the next stop nearby.
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Places to start in South Beach
South Pointe Park
A landscaped waterfront park at the southern tip of Miami Beach.
Where: 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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South Pointe Pier
A scenic pier with views of the ocean, Government Cut and passing cruise ships.
Where: 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Lummus Park
The palm-lined beachfront park running along iconic Ocean Drive.
Where: 1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Miami Beach Botanical Garden
A compact tropical garden showcasing South Florida plants and landscape design.
Where: 2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Flamingo Park
A large neighborhood park and recreation complex in the center of South Beach.
Where: 1200 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Build the rest of the day around the neighborhood
Miami works best when a visit is not reduced to one stop. Use the surrounding neighborhood, waterfront, public spaces and nearby cultural places to turn the main destination into a fuller local experience.
Before you go
Hours, admission policies, reservations, parking and event schedules can change. Check the destination’s official information before making a time-sensitive plan.
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Visitor sources and planning
Guide by Miami Beautiful, compiled from our place directory. How we maintain this guide.