24 Hours in Miami, FL

  • 9:00AM: South Beach
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Downtown Miami

    Start your day at South Beach, Miami’s colorful and vibrant beachfront with white sands and turquoise water. Enjoy a morning stroll, swim or sunbathing amid bustling crowds.

  • 11:00AM: Art Deco Historic District
    10 minutes (2 miles) from South Beach

    Experience the preserved neighborhood of Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District, featuring over 800 architecturally protected buildings constructed in the 1930s and 40s, restaurants and cafes.

  • 1:00PM: Lunch at Versailles Restaurant
    15 minutes (5 miles) from Art Deco Historic District

    A local favorite, Versailles Restaurant serves traditional Cuban cuisine, including the famous Cubano sandwich with succulent roasted pork, ham, and Swiss cheese, and fresh sugarcane juice.

  • 3:00PM: Wynwood Walls
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Versailles Restaurant

    Visit Wynwood Walls, a colorful outdoor museum aka Mecca for graffiti artists worldwide. Discover diverse street art murals, galleries, and public art installations, with indoor and outdoor exhibitions.

  • 5:00PM: Bayside Marketplace
    15 minutes (3 miles) from Wynwood Walls

    Spend your evening at Bayside Marketplace, an open-air shopping complex on the waterfront, featuring boutiques, bars, restaurants, and live music performances. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, and watch the sunset over the bay.

  • 7:00PM: Dinner at Joe's Stone Crab
    15 minutes (4 miles) from Bayside Marketplace

    Head over to Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary restaurant in Miami that has been serving the best seafood since 1913, including their world-famous stone crab claws, and key lime pie.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • South Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Art Deco Historic District (2 hours, Free)
  • Versailles Restaurant (2 hours, $20)
  • Wynwood Walls (2 hours, Free)
  • Bayside Marketplace (2 hours, Free)
  • Joe's Stone Crab (2 hours, $60)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $80

Transportation

Transportation options vary in Miami, including trolleys, buses, trains, and taxis. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are also available. However, walking and biking are popular choices due to the city's flat terrain, warm climate, and beach boardwalks. Estimated transportation costs are around $15.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider heading to the Miami Seaquarium or Zoo Miami. For less time, skip the Wynwood Walls or the Bayside Marketplace, depending on your interests.

Airports

Miami is served by Miami International Airport (MIA), located 8 miles northwest of downtown Miami, that provides domestic and international flights, with a wide range of facilities and amenities. The commute from the airport to the city center takes around 20-30 minutes, costing around $20 by taxi or rideshare.

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