8-Day Family-Friendly Miami Itinerary

1. Day 1: South Beach
   25 minutes (13.5 miles) from Miami International Airport

   Experience the iconic white-sand beach, colorful lifeguard stands, art deco architecture and try some Cuban cuisine nearby.

2. Day 2: Miami Children's Museum and Jungle Island
   20 minutes (8 miles) from South Beach

   Take your kids to a fun and interactive learning environment at the Miami Children's Museum, followed by a visit to Jungle Island to see tropical birds and exotic animals.

3. Day 3: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Miami Seaquarium
   25 minutes (9.9 miles) from Jungle Island

   Discover the grandeur and beauty of Italian Renaissance-style architecture, art and gardens at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and then head for some marine life fun at Miami Seaquarium.

4. Day 4: Wynwood Walls and Frost Museum of Science
   20 minutes (10.4 miles) from Miami Seaquarium

   Visit the world-renowned outdoor street art gallery at Wynwood Walls followed by educational and entertaining exhibitions at Frost Museum of Science with hands-on activities.

5. Day 5: Key Biscayne Beach and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
   15 minutes (5 miles) from Frost Museum of Science

   Relax on the pristine sandy beaches of Key Biscayne with a stop at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, the oldest standing structure in Miami, and scenic bike trails.

6. Day 6: Miami Zoo and Everglades Alligator Farm
   40 minutes (21.3 miles) from Key Biscayne Beach

   Take a day trip to Miami Zoo with over 3000 animals to see, and walk and kayak through the alligator-inhabited areas of Everglades Alligator Farm.

7. Day 7: Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Lincoln Road Mall
   25 minutes (11.0 miles) from Everglades Alligator Farm

   Enjoy the beautiful botanical garden with diverse tropical plants followed by a stroll in the Miami Beach Lincoln Road outdoor mall packed with shops and restaurants.

8. Day 8: Little Havana and Marlins Park
   20 minutes (7.6 miles) from Miami Beach Botanical Garden

   Visit Little Havana for a slice of Cuban culture and culinary delights followed by cheering on the Marlins baseball team at their home, Marlins Park.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• South Beach (4-6 hours, Free except parking fees)
• Miami Children's Museum ($22 per person, 3-4 hours)
• Jungle Island ($49.49 per adult, $39.99 per child, 4-5 hours)
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens ($22 per person, 3-4 hours)
• Miami Seaquarium ($49.99 per person, 3-4 hours)
• Wynwood Walls (Free, 1-2 hours)
• Frost Museum of Science ($29.95 per person, 3-4 hours)
• Key Biscayne Beach and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (5-6 hours, Free except parking fees)
• Miami Zoo ($23.95 per adult, $19.95 per child, 4-5 hours)
• Everglades Alligator Farm ($29 per person, 3-4 hours)
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden (Free, 1-2 hours)
• Lincoln Road Mall (2-4 hours, Free except parking fees)
• Little Havana (2-4 hours, Free except for food and shopping expenses)
• Marlins Park ($25-100 per person, depending on seat location, 3-4 hours)
• Total Estimated Costs: $300-400 excluding food and parking fees.

Useful tips:

If you have more time, you can consider visiting the Perez Art Museum, Bayside Marketplace, and Miami Science Barge. If you have less time, you can skip some of the beach days and spend more time on the attractions or vice versa. Don't forget to bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and prepare for the weather.