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South Beach Beyond the Obvious: 6 Places to Explore
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A practical neighborhood-first guide to South Beach, using Miami Beautiful places as concrete starting points for exploring the area.
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
Joe’s Stone Crab
Experience a long-established Miami Beach dining landmark at Joe's Stone Crab near South Pointe.
Where: 11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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SoundScape Park
Explore SoundScape Park beside the New World Center, known for its landscape and outdoor cultural programming.
Where: 400 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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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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Art Deco Historic District
The world-famous concentration of pastel Art Deco architecture in South Beach.
Where: 1001 Ocean Dr, 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.
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