How To Spend 24 Hours In South Beach Miami

Welcome to Miami. You just arrived and only have 24 hours in your long layover. No worries, while Miami deserves much more than 24 hours, it is still possible to get a very good taste of its architecture, food, beaches, and shopping and make the best of your short time there. So, let's go ahead since we don't have much time

9 a.m. Breakfast at Front Porch Cafe

Start your morning with breakfast at the Front Porch Cafe. This is arguably the best breakfast restaurant in all South Beach, serving it at any time of the day. Located at the Z Ocean Hotel, Front Porch offers an excellent spot to people-watch, which is part of the sexy environment of South Beach, without necessarily being in the middle of the action

You can enjoy some of their favorites like Front Porch Eggs Benedict and the Beach Breakfast Deluxe, among others.

11 a.m. Visit The Wolfsonian 

Spend a relaxed morning visiting The Wolfsonian, a museum well-known for its galleries of European and American fine arts created between 1885 and 1945. There you'll find works from Beaux-arts to Art Deco and everything in between. Should you get hungry by the end of your visit, The Wolfsonian's Cafe serves delicious handcrafted Subatomic Sandwiches. 

1 p.m. Shopping on Collins Avenue

If you don't want to walk a lot, you should consider renting a DecoBike, Miami Beach's public bike rental program. They are inexpensive, reliable, and easy to use.

So, walk or bike towards the Collins Avenue/Ocean Drive Shopping District, which is located between 6th Street and 8th Street. Here you'll have a varied selection of designer stores where you can update your wardrobe, or simply go window-shopping. 

3 p.m. Beach Time!

A visit to South Beach is not complete without going to the beach, so make sure you have your bathing suit readily available. No matter which part of the beach you go along South Beach, you'll have a similar experience. The only difference is the kinds of restaurants, shops, and hotels surrounding your spot.

6 p.m. Head to Lincoln Road and Espanola Way

Are you up for more shopping? Head to Lincoln Road and Espanola Way, which offer a varied mix of famous brand stores, small local boutiques, and all kinds of items from fashion, to modern, and vintage.

Should you be done with your shopping, take your time to peek at the windows of art galleries like ArtCenter / South Florida and Britto Central. You could also check Miami's literary mainstay, Books & Books, or the design outpost Base, which features a unique and varied collection of home furnishings, clothing, and toys.

8 p.m. Dinner at Juvia 

It's time to get fashionable in one of the most fashion-oriented cities in the world. For that, we are having dinner at Juvia, an award-winning restaurant located on the rooftop of a Herzog & de Meuron-designed building. This place is design-oriented and fashionable. 

Juvia serves contemporary, French, Japanese, and Peruvian cuisine with an unparalleled panoramic view of South Beach and Miami. I guarantee that once you dine here, you'll feel like you had a million-dollar experience without actually spending it! It is recommended to make reservations beforehand since this is a very popular lunch and dinner spot.

Late night Enjoy the nightlife

Still have energy for the night? Mango is a popular locale for a wild night. It is hard to miss the salsa scene and its impressive dancers when passing by in front of the club along Ocean Drive. There are also the popular hangout places like Mynt, SET, and LIV. These are more chic nightclubs for the 25+ crowd, so it is recommended to call to get your name on the waiting list. Otherwise, you'll be stuck outside standing in line.

I hope you have a lot of energy because doing all this will require it! But, it is South Beach, so it is worth it!

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