Travel guideThe city of Miami BeachFlorida travel guide

Last updated on 10/31/2025 at 06:41 PM
The city of Miami Beach is the ultimate tropical getaway, where stunning white sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife and world-class dining come together for an unforgettable vacation. From the iconic Art Deco architecture to the buzzing streets of South Beach, nicknamed « SoBe » in trendy circles, Miami Beach offers the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement for every traveler. Escape to Miami Beach, where the sun shines year-round, the ocean sparkles and every corner offers a new adventure waiting to be explored !
Miami Beach, the Atlantic coast of Miami
Miami Beach is a seaside resort located at the gates of Miami city in Florida. Miami Beach is actually made up of a series of natural or artificial islands that stretch to form a natural barrier between the Atlantic ocean and the city of Miami on the mainland.
A vast expanse of water, Biscayne Bay, separates Miami Beach from Miami. Access to Miami Beach and its long white sandy beaches is through privileged routes. Miami Beach is connected to the mainland to the south and north by two main arteries: the « MacArthur Causeway » to the south and the « Julia Tuttle Causeway », actually the E195 Interstate, to the north, which concentrate most of the traffic during peak hours.
In the background, the MacArthur Causeway turns purple as night falls !
In the background, the MacArthur Causeway turns purple as night falls !
The Venetian Causeway and the MacArthur Causeway cross Biscayne Bay, connecting Miami to Miami Beach
The Venetian Causeway and the MacArthur Causeway cross Biscayne Bay, connecting Miami to Miami Beach
In the center, the « Venetian Causeway » takes you across Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach through a game of « leapfrog ».
A bit of history
Originally, in the early 20th century, Miami Beach was an island covered with coconut tree farmland and bordered by mangroves. The idea to develop this island into a seaside resort along the Atlantic Ocean took shape. The Collins Bridge, now the Venetian Causeway, was the first bridge to connect the island to the mainland.
South Beach, nicknamed « SoBe » in trendy circles, is the ultimate tourist destination with its numerous restaurants, nightclubs and hotels.
Under the media spotlight
Miami Beach is inseparable from the city of Miami and is particularly media-covered in France through TV series. In addition to the famous « Miami Vice » (known as « Deux flics à Miami » in French) from the 80s, both Miami and Miami Beach have served as the backdrop for more recent series like « CSI: Miami » and « Dexter ».
Sun, white sand beaches and turquoise waters
The vast white sand beaches of Miami Beach stretch for a dozen miles, from South Beach in the south to North Beach in the north !
The vast white sand beaches in Miami Beach stretch for about a dozen miles from South Beach in the south to North Beach in the north !
The vast white sand beaches in Miami Beach stretch for about a dozen miles from South Beach in the south to North Beach in the north !
South Beach in the south is the trendiest beach in Miami Beach !
South Beach in the south is the trendiest beach in Miami Beach !
Miami Beach sees its population multiply by fifteen during the high season with an influx of tourists from all over the world coming to enjoy the pleasant climate year-round and its vast white sandy beaches. Miami is also the starting point for cruises to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas islands.
The Art Deco district
Miami Beach is not just about South Beach and its vast white sandy beaches. Miami Beach also boasts a unique architectural wealth with its « Art Deco District » and its renovated buildings with atypical pastel colors.
Miami Beach possesses a unique architectural richness with its « Art Deco » district and its renovated buildings in atypical pastel colors
Miami Beach possesses a unique architectural richness with its « Art Deco » district and its renovated buildings in atypical pastel colors
The Breakwater hotel is a symbol of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach on Ocean Drive
The Breakwater hotel is a symbol of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach on Ocean Drive
Did you know ?
The « Fontainebleau Hotel », dating back to 1954 and renovated in 2008, became famous through the filming of several movies including Bodyguard (with Whitney Houston) and Scarface. Today, the « Fontainebleau Hotel » is a luxurious, very comfortable and highly-rated hotel !
A lineup of sports cars on Ocean Drive with a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Mercedes SLS AMG, and a Lamborghini Aventador !
A lineup of sports cars on Ocean Drive with a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Mercedes SLS AMG, and a Lamborghini Aventador !
A Mercedes SLS AMG with its silver bodywork like a mirror
A Mercedes SLS AMG with its silver bodywork like a mirror
The waterfront with its avenue « Ocean Drive » is the meeting spot for the Jet-Set in Miami and a parade of luxurious sports cars: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes,… ! For car enthusiasts, it's a destination not to be missed under any circumstances !
Top must-see places in Miami Beach
A walk down Ocean Drive
A walk down Ocean Drive
The Art Deco district
The Art Deco district
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The Everglades National Park
The Everglades National Park
Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America
Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America
Key Largo island
Key Largo island
The Florida Keys, a necklace of islands in a turquoise setting
The Florida Keys, a necklace of islands in a turquoise setting
Best things to do in Miami
Best things to do in Miami
Swimming with manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with manatees in Crystal River
Orlando, the kingdom of theme parks
Orlando, the kingdom of theme parks
The best of outlets and malls
The best of outlets and malls
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Alcatraz island
Alcatraz island
A visit to the Getty Center
A visit to the Getty Center
The Getty Center with its ponds
The Getty Center with its ponds
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Guadeloupe island
Guadeloupe island
Lord Howe island
Lord Howe island
Magnetic island
Magnetic island
Malta island
Malta island
Port Cros island
Port Cros island
Tubuai island
Tubuai island

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