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MIAMI BEACH SPRING & SUMMER GUIDE 2012

The best places to eat, sleep and play in Beach this spring and summer

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Miami Beach sizzles—whatever your age (just as long as you’re young at heart) and whatever you’re into (sports, salsa, socializing or sunshine)! PACKING TIPS This literal and figurative hot spot is located on ’s southeastern coast. Year-round sunshine guarantees a steamy 1. “You’ll need swimwear and a light vacation in any season. Don’t be deterred by occasional rainfall cover-up to take you off the beach and to a cafe for snacks and drinks. Sunscreen in the autumn—storms tend to pass quickly. Miami Beach’s most in a high-numbered SPF for protection talked-about locale is , or SoBe, the vibrant area even if it’s cloudy, a brimmed hat, scarf or bandana, flip flops or comfortable known for its throngs of thongs, extensive celebrity guest list and sandals.”—TripAdvisor Member, Miami tropical-fruit-colored buildings that house hip nightclubs, trendy

. 2 “Do not pack your too-tight jeans. shops and see-and-be-seen restaurants. But other sections of Do not pack fantasy wear. Pack what town are just as alluring, like in nearby Miami, the makes you happy. Dress for comfort. The weather is hot and sticky here. Art Deco District and Haulover Beach (with a section for the Day and night. It’s rainy sometimes, city’s only legal haven for nudists). And the Beach can be an too. The fashion here varies a GREAT deal. The trick to looking good is affordable place depending on where you stay, eat and play. feeling good.”—TripAdvisor Member, Miami Speaking of play, plan to spend some time in SoBe’s cool bars. On the Beach, the day is just warming up when the sun goes down.

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MIAMI BEACH’S BEST VIEWS “I particularly like the view from South “Walk the boardwalk behind the beachfront To view a large concentration of Art Deco Pointe Park, where you can watch the hotels at night. The original wooden part of buildings—more than 800 in one square cruise ships pass out to sea. There’s a Smith the boardwalk is 20th to 44th Street, but it mile— head over to South Beach’s Art & Wollensky restaurant in the park with a now connects to Lummus Park by concrete Deco District. “Take in the cool architecture great view of passing boats.”—TripAdvisor trails all the way to 5th Street. The view of and imagine yourself in a time when Frank, Member, Boston, Mass. the old hotels, lit up at night in their pastel Sammy and Dino ruled the scene!”— , 1 Washington Ave. glory, is stunning.”—TripAdvisor Member TripAdvisor Member, Washington, D.C. Beachwalk, from 5th St. to 44th St. Art Deco Historic District, 1001 Ocean Ave.

Where to PLAY TOP 10 Attractions . 1 Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., 305 250 9133 . 6 , Arturo di Filippi Educational Center, 1200 , 305 854 7890 . 2 American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., 305 577 4328 . 7 Design District, 3841 N.E. 2nd Ave. #400 305 531 8700 . 3 Beaches of Miami Beach . 8 , 401 Biscayne Blvd., R106, 305 577 3344 . 4 Miami, 1 Zoo Blvd & 12400 S.W. 152 St., 305 251 0400 . 9 Barnacle State Historic Site, 3485 Main Hwy., , 305 448 9445 . 5 Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., 305 374 2444 10. Safari Park, 26700 S.W. 8th St., 305 226 6923

FAMILIES “The kids liked the large waves to play in The Duck Tour is “value for money and Flamingo Park “has everything you could at Lummus Park. Lots of restaurants line funny as hell! You get to see the rich and want in a park: basketball courts, tennis the road by the beach, so it’s a great way famous pads—like Cribs! The tour guide court, swimming pool (for a small fee, with to spend an afternoon: sunning, swimming, was great, very entertaining. Quack! water slides and rides), amazing playground, eating, drinking and just generally people Quack!”—TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool, baseball and soccer fields. It also has watching!”—TripAdvisor Member England those all-important public restrooms.”— Lummus Park, Ocean Drive and 6th Street Duck Tours South Beach, 1661 James Ave., TripAdvisor Member, Boston, Mass. 305 673 2217 Flamingo Park, 999 11th St., 305 673 7730

“A South Beach sanctuary!” ROMANCE “Tucked on the corner of Drexel leading “Jazid, with its cool vibe and two floors of You can’t keep any secrets when you tan into quaint Espanola Way is a small piece live music, is a pleasant departure from au naturel at Haulover Beach. Feeling of heaven. Bodies Kneaded is a boutique SoBe’s velvet rope clubs. Awesome—no modest? Just head south on the same beach. massage shop that will relax, rejuvenate attitude, no line, free—a great place to “This beach is the greatest. You will never and revive a tired soul. A South Beach take a break from the Miami scene.”— want to swim in a wet swimsuit again.”— sanctuary!”—TripAdvisor Member, TripAdvisor Member, North Andover, Mass. TripAdvisor Member, Canton, Ohio Bodies Kneaded Massage Spa, 1451 Drexel Jazid, 1342 Washington Ave., 305 673 9372 Haulover Beach Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Ave., 305 535 2424 305 947 3525 Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 tripadvisor.com 3 Where to PLAY

BUDGET Explore downtown Miami, which is “da “I noticed a side street with lots of lights and “Ocean Drive is all about seeing and being seen. place to be and da place to be seen. It’s asked my friends to come check this out. It One restaurant/bar follows the other. You can like a piece of , mixed with was beautiful! First, it was away from all the always find a place to sit down, eat and have the Caribbean, mixed with a dash of Las hustle and bustle of the main street. It was a couple of drinks. Best place to enjoy life and Vegas.”—TripAdvisor Member, Miami really nice and cozy, with street vendors. have fun—nice looking people everywhere.”— Espanola Way is definitely worth the TripAdvisor Member, Germany trip!”—TripAdvisor Member, Huntsville, Ala. Ocean Drive, 8th Street and Ocean Drive “…da place to be and Espanola Way, Between 14th and 15th streets, from Washington to Jefferson avenues da place to be seen” TripAdvisor members have posted more than 10 million traveler photos on the site. The good, the bad and the very candid. It’s almost like being there! ADVENTURE “The instructors are the cream of the crop” “ on is one of At Oleta River State Recreation Area, at Jim McLean Golf School at Doral, a several places which run Eco-Adventures “you can kayak through mangroves or on the “superb golf school.”—TripAdvisor Member, around Miami. They offer snorkeling/eco intercoastal, where you may see a dolphin Albany, N.Y. tours of the area and on , where or manatee in the wild. If you’re into biking, Jim McLean Golf School at Doral, you may see stingrays, water birds and other you can go on the park’s 14 miles of bike 4400 N.W. 87th Ave., Miami, 305 591 6409 wildlife.”—TripAdvisor Member, Miami paths.”—TripAdvisor Member, Miami Eco-Adventures Miami-Dade Park and Oleta River State Recreation Area, Recreation, 275 N.W. 2nd St., 305 365 3018 3400 N.E. 163rd St., North Miami Beach, 305 919 1846 , 305 957 3040 (Kayak and bicycle rentals) EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL Miami Culinary Tours are “informative, The Wolfsonian “features the most “The rotating art exhibits at the Bass providing information on Art Deco and the fascinating and weird collection of objects Museum will give you the requisite dose history of Miami. I broadened my palette, from the modern era? (Era seems like of culture and entertain the little ones with trying Cuban empanadas, cod fritters, and the right word here). The idea is to show interesting sculptures and paintings.”— plantain chips.”—TripAdvisor Member, how art and design shape and reflect TripAdvisor Member, Miami Toronto, Ontario human experience. The 100,000 artifacts Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Culinary Tours, 786 942 8856 range from fine art, graphic design and 305 673 7530 political propaganda to furniture, rare books, postcards and travel brochures.”— “…fascinating and weird TripAdvisor Member, El Paso, Texas collection of objects…” The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., 305 531 1001 RELAXATION “I am reluctant to write this review, as Visitors to the Italianate mansion Vizcaya Fairchild Tropical Garden is “an oasis Sunny Isles (north of Miami Beach) is might experience a sense of déjà vu, having of tranquility in bustling .”— one of Miami-Dade’s best kept secrets. seen the location as a star in movies. “The TripAdvisor Member, Margate, Fla. The water was as clear and clean and the gardens are spectacular, full of dozens of Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler sand was as pure white as some of the bigger-than-life statues.”—TripAdvisor Road, Coral Gables, 305 667 1651 beaches we have visited in the Bahamas!”— Member, Arkansas TripAdvisor Member, Virginia Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Sunny Isles Ave., 305 250 9133 Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 tripadvisor.com 4 What’s the TOUR How to Get Around

“In North Miami Beach, a car or taxi is a necessity. The story is If you plan to leave the Beach to venture into Greater Miami, definitely different in South Beach. One can walk along , rent a car. “Miami is very big.”—TripAdvisor Member, Miami Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue. There’s even , a street designed to walk, which has been converted into an outdoor Island Queen Cruises is a 50-person double-decker ship that mall. It’s home to many restaurants, several night clubs, stores and travels up the channel between the MacArthur Causeway and the movie theaters within its ten block span.”—TripAdvisor Member Port of Miami. Island Queen Cruises, 305 379 5119, www.islandqueencruises.com

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FAMILIES “Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine is a very “Fratelli la Bufala is the real deal. The “Big Pink serves burgers, breakfast, creative comfortable family spot on Collins Ave. pizza margherita is divine—nothing like it salads and wraps too! They have the best The restaurant staff is friendly and loves kids, elsewhere in the U.S. Fresh cheese, Italian ever sweet potato french fries. The meals and the menu is perfect.”—TripAdvisor tomato sauce and perfect dough. Lots of are huge and fairly inexpensive. You can Member, Brooklyn, N.Y. cool youngsters and not-so-youngsters with dine outside or in and I can guarantee you Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine, 6970 Collins Ave., their kiddos.”—TripAdvisor Member, West will eat there every time you visit SoBe!!”— 305 864 1509 Palm Beach, Fla. TripAdvisor Member, Crofton, Md. Fratelli la Bufala, 437 Washington Ave., Big Pink, 157 Collins Ave., 305 532 4700 305 532 0700

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TOP 10 Restaurants . 1 Pied a Terre, 1701 James Ave., 305 531 4533 . 6 Baires Grill, 1116 Lincoln Road, 305 538 1116 . 2 Indomania Restaurant, 131 26th St., 305 535 6332 . 7 Fogo de Chao, 836 First St., 305 672 0011 . 3 The Dining Room, 413 Washington Ave., 305 397 8444 . 8 Havana 1957, 405 Espanola Way, 305 503 3828 . 4 Giotto Maestro della Pizza, 959 West Ave., Suite 2, 305 532 1138 . 9 Bolivar Restaurant, 661 Washington Ave., 305 305 0801 . 5 Osteria del Teatro, 1443 Washington Ave., 305 538 7850 10. Fresh on Fifth, 458 Ocean Dr., 305 234 5678

ROMANCE For a cozy Italian meal, head to Spiga. “The food at Wish was to-die-for. It was “Wow, I’ve finally found a perfect date place! “The atmosphere was lovely. We sat on so tasty and melt-in-your mouth good that The atmosphere at Doraku is awesome. The the porch outside, soft lights, candlelight you could not wait for all things to follow lounge music is relaxing and the ambiance is while looking across to the palm trees on the appetizer. We had a beautiful, romantic mellow. Food was excellent. Halfway through the beach. The food was delicious and the outdoor table next to the fountain and the our meal, I realized that there was this service was wonderful.”—TripAdvisor staff was extremely knowledgeable of the gigantic pulsating octopus hanging over our Member, West Caldwell, N.J. menu and very friendly.”—TripAdvisor heads behind a bamboo screen! Very cool.”— Spiga, 1228 Collins Ave., 305 534 0079 Member, Hoboken, N. J. TripAdvisor Member, Miami Beach Wish, 801 Collins Ave., 305 674 9474 Doraku, 1104 Lincoln Road, 305 695 8383 BUDGET The Front Porch’s American menu A small Haitian restaurant that frequently Puerto Sagua “is a gem in South Beach. offers “tons of great food for a decent has live music, Tap Tap receives kudos You want authentic Cuban cuisine, go here. price (especially by Miami standards). for its reasonable prices and exotic food. The prices are great, and you’ll get more Don’t pass this up.”—TripAdvisor Member, “The dessert, Pain Patat, was especially than what you pay for. Simple decor, real Birmingham, Ala. memorable. A boniato (sweet potato) Cuban staff (learn some Spanish to enhance pudding that was light and sweet and the experience).”—TripAdvisor Member, The Front Porch Café, 1418 Ocean Dr., gingery. I still dream about it years later.”— Atlanta, Ga. 305 531 8300 TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, Calif. Puerto Sagua, 700 Collins Ave., Tap Tap, 819 5th St., 305 672 2898 305 673 1115 Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 tripadvisor.com 6 to WHERE eat

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS “You can never go wrong with Lime. The La Sandwicherie is a “great little French “What a gem Juice & Java is! A great option salads and burritos always hit the spot.” sandwich shop in SoBe. Great prices, amazing for vegetarians and others, like me, who They also offer low fat cheese for their smoothies. Very casual, you sit at the counter enjoy healthy, organic and tasteful dishes.”— quesadillas.—TripAdvisor Member outside while the hoards of beachy people TripAdvisor Member, Norway come to place their orders. It’s next to a Juice & Java, 1346 Washington Ave., Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, 1439 Alton Road, tattoo parlor—good for people watching!”— 305 532 5463 305 531 6675 TripAdvisor Member, Boulder, Colo. La Sandwicherie, 229 14th St., 305 532 8934 “Expect the unexpected.” HIDDEN GEMS Need a jolt? Then head to David’s Cafe “We discovered Sazon on our first trip to “Expect the unexpected” at Barton G. At II for “the best Cuban coffee ever! Also, Miami and, every trip since, we always go this serious-splurge restaurant, “the food was their nice restaurant is great for a Cuban back. The chicken empanadas are a must excellent and the presentation was something meal and mojito plus their diner on the have! Each time, we have gotten a different unlike I had seen before. Very original and tasty. other side is great for late-night media noche main course and the food has always been Make sure you leave room for dessert, which sandwiches and other greats.”—TripAdvisor excellent.”—TripAdvisor Member, Tampa, Fla. is meant to be shared. I personally recommend Member, Los Angeles, Calif. Sazon Cuban Cuisine, 7305 Collins Ave., the ‘Decorate Your Own Cupcakes.’”— David’s Cafe II, 1654 Meridian Ave., 305 861 4727 TripAdvisor Member, Miami Beach, Fla. 305 672 8707 Barton G, 1427 West Ave., 305 672 8881

SPECIAL EVENTS Duck out of the heat for a short play during the City Theatre Taste the best of what Miami has to offer during Miami Spice, when Summer Shorts Festival, featuring a month of performances that top restaurants throughout the city present fixed-price menus range between five and 20 minutes long. Along with the classic shorts featuring delectable dishes to treat your taste buds. (August 1 – program, there are kids’ programs and edgy late night “Undershorts,” September 30) as well. (June – July) Miami Spice, Various restaurants throughout Miami, 305 539 3000, Summer Shorts Festival, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - http://www.ilovemiamispice.com Carnival Studio Theater, 1300 Biscayne, 305 755 9401, 305 365 5400 (box office), http://www.citytheatre.com Enjoy live salsa performances and dance workshops, or show off your own moves at one of the many parties featuring hot Salsa DJs and live Party and play for a good cause during Zo’s Summer Groove, when bands at the Miami Salsa Congress. (August 1 - 5) NBA champion Alonzo Mourning hosts a long weekend of events, Miami Salsa Congress, Various venues, 305 220 7115, including basketball clinics, comedy performances, a golf tournament, http://miamisalsacongress.com an all-star basketball match, concerts, benefit dinners, a block party and plenty of entertainment. Proceeds benefit Alonzo Mourning Celebrate Miami’s African and Cuban heritage with dance Charities. (July 20 - 22) performances, drumming, forums, cultural tours and entertainment Zo’s Summer Groove, Various Venues, 305 476 0095, http://www.zsg.com during the IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival. (August 13) IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival, Florida International University, Every Thursday in August, catch a flick at the Wolfsonian’s Summer Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 S.W. 8th St., 305 476 0832, Film Series. Every year, a new theme is chosen and movies, from http://www.ife-ile.org/festival.htm classics to cult flicks, are picked accordingly. (August) Summer Film Series, Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., 305 531 1001, http://www.wolfsonian.org

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FAMILIES “The Hilton Grand is a great hotel in a “For our family of three - including one “My four-year-old daughter was just as great spot in Miami Beach. We traveled with 18 year old that likes to sleep in - the welcome as we were at Loews. We had an our one year old daughter and made great Villa Paradiso was perfect. It’s close to oceanview suite with balcony, and the room use of the kitchen and included play crib.”— everything, but still a quiet little paradise.”— and view were fantastic. The pool is great, and TripAdvisor Member, Milton, Mass. TripAdvisor Member, Canton, Conn. the attendants, very helpful in getting you a bed Hilton Grand Vacations Club at South Villa Paradiso, 1415 Collins Ave., in the sun!!”—TripAdvisor Member, St. Lucia Beach, 1430 Ocean Drive, 305 604 8225 305 532 0616 Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., 305 604 1601

Have questions about Miami Beach? Get insider advice from local experts in our forums. The majority of questions are answered within 24 hours. ROMANCE “If you like trendy, modern hotels that give “Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue are filled “The Mondrian is a very cool hotel. The great service without being overbearing, this with tiny-roomed, funky motels, but none rooms are huge and funky and they have the hotel is for you. We dined in their restaurant can compare to the fashion, flare and fun of most amazing views over the water of the and sunbathed in our private garden every the Pelican. If you have a love of design and Miami skyline. It’s perfect for couples.”— morning. Thank you, Angler’s, for making love South Beach ‘hipness,’ this is the place TripAdvisor Member, London, U.K. our second honeymoon unforgettable!”— to stay. Chic-a-rific!”—TripAdvisor Member Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., TripAdvisor Member, Brussels Pelican Hotel, 826 Ocean Dr., 305 673 3373 South Beach, 305 672 2662 The Angler’s Boutique Resort, 660 Washington Ave., 305 534 9600 “Chic-a-rific!” BUDGET “At first glance, the New Yorker is “I SO loved my stay at the Blue Moon “The Cadet Hotel is service & style for a clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and Hotel but even more I loved the price! great price. We had such a great stay and convenient. But what distinguished this We stayed in the Art Deco room - nothing loved the bright, contemporary, clean hotel was the kindness of the owners and luxurious, but it was very clean and the staff decor. The location is ideal to the beach, their dedication to service.”—TripAdvisor were awesome!”—TripAdvisor Member, nightlife, restaurants and Miami shopping.”— Member, Paris, France Philadelphia, Penn. TripAdvisor Member, Westfield, Ind. New Yorker Boutique Hotel, 6500 Biscayne Blue Moon Hotel, 944 Collins Ave., Cadet Hotel, 1701 James Ave., 305 672 6688 Blvd., Miami, 305 759 5823 305 673 2262

LUXURY “I would give an award of excellence to the “From the minute that we arrived at King & The Betsy “had the feel of a European Setai. It was all perfect—the largest sun beds Grove Tides, we knew that it was special. luxury hotel. The lobby was upscale but cozy in all Miami Beach, the best fitness center I’ve Very warm welcome and our room was with a touch of the Caribbean in the ‘40s. ever seen in a hotel, the best breakfast ever, fantastic. There was a really sophisticated We sipped mimosas on the verandah and the ultra-professional staff…”—TripAdvisor feel to the place that exuded from every waited for Clark Gable to enter the room.”— Member, Brussels, Belgium part of the hotel.”—TripAdvisor Member, TripAdvisor Member, New York, N.Y. The Setai Resort, 2001 Collins Ave., London, U.K. The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., 305 520 6000 King & Grove Tides, 1220 Ocean Drive, 305 531 6100 305 604 5070 Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 tripadvisor.com 8 Where to STAY

HIDDEN GEMS Crescent Resort on South Beach, listed SoBeYou Bed & Breakfast is “one “The New Hotel is the best kept secret on the National Register of Historic Places, of the most beautiful art deco B&Bs in in South Beach. The rooms are sexy and “is located at the most beautiful beach around, Miami Beach I’ve ever seen—a place to sophisticated, the outdoor pool and bar are and it’s only a minute to reach the beach.”— feel at home. It’s not only beautiful—the constantly buzzing with cool people, and TripAdvisor Member, Dusseldorf, Germany service combined with charming help from the location puts you within minutes of the Crescent Resort on South Beach, the friendly staff is great!”—TripAdvisor SOBE scene without having to deal with 1420 Ocean Dr., 305 531 5197 Member, Cologne, Germany hordes of tourists and traffic.”—TripAdvisor SoBe You Bed & Breakfast, 1018 Jefferson Member, Hollywood, Fla. Ave., 305 534 5247 The New Hotel, 7337 Harding Ave., 305 704 7879 “...a place to feel at home”

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