Guidebook for Miami Beach
Essentials
Anything from sunscreen to beer, This is the closest convenience store to stop by on your way to or from the beach, or if you just want to step out and grab something.
321 locals recommend
CVS
1421 Alton RdAnything from sunscreen to beer, This is the closest convenience store to stop by on your way to or from the beach, or if you just want to step out and grab something.
This Market is great!! They have the best prices on produce and meats, They are only a couple of blocks away, and they also have a bodega style prepared food that is really good. (best deal on beer)
39 locals recommend
Meridian Food Market
812 6th StThis Market is great!! They have the best prices on produce and meats, They are only a couple of blocks away, and they also have a bodega style prepared food that is really good. (best deal on beer)
Closest Publix super market. I like to go here for all of the groceries other than produce, meats, and beer.
539 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Fifth & Alton
1100 6th StClosest Publix super market. I like to go here for all of the groceries other than produce, meats, and beer.
Everything Else
The pin is a little bit off on this, but there are volleyball courts around 7th street. The Park here is also some of the best people watching available on the beach.
335 locals recommend
Lummus Park Beach
1130 Ocean DrThe pin is a little bit off on this, but there are volleyball courts around 7th street. The Park here is also some of the best people watching available on the beach.
If you want to just go for a nice walk this is a great place to start. Great views of the Govt. Cut inlet where all of the ships go in and out of the port and marinas.
586 locals recommend
South Pointe Park Pier
1 Washington AveIf you want to just go for a nice walk this is a great place to start. Great views of the Govt. Cut inlet where all of the ships go in and out of the port and marinas.
Food Scene
This little place seems to always be busy. They have good Cuban coffee, and the food is very affordable and quite good.
123 locals recommend
Las Olas Cafe
644 6th StThis little place seems to always be busy. They have good Cuban coffee, and the food is very affordable and quite good.
La Locanda
419 Washington AveThis is a nice little Italian restaurant. I recommend the gnocchi.
This is a somewhat pricey restaurant with excellent food and drinks, but the best part about this place is the bar where you can relax and enjoy watching the cruise ships come in and leave port.
238 locals recommend
Smith & Wollensky
1 Washington AveThis is a somewhat pricey restaurant with excellent food and drinks, but the best part about this place is the bar where you can relax and enjoy watching the cruise ships come in and leave port.
When in Miami you need to try stone crab. Joe's is the original stone crab, and corners the market on them. If you want the best claws, this is the place. (call for reservations and bring the wallet)
349 locals recommend
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington AveWhen in Miami you need to try stone crab. Joe's is the original stone crab, and corners the market on them. If you want the best claws, this is the place. (call for reservations and bring the wallet)
Great bar with wonderful happy hours, and good food. They have a pool and they're right on the marina. Enjoy your favorite cocktail or a pitcher of bear and soak in some sun.
287 locals recommend
Monty's Sunset - South Beach
300 Alton RoadGreat bar with wonderful happy hours, and good food. They have a pool and they're right on the marina. Enjoy your favorite cocktail or a pitcher of bear and soak in some sun.
One of the best values on the beach. Large portions of great food. (celebrities are often incognito in this place)
268 locals recommend
Big Pink
157 Collins AveOne of the best values on the beach. Large portions of great food. (celebrities are often incognito in this place)
Puerto Sagua
700 Collins AveGreat little Cuban restaurant. Not too pricey and great Cuban food.
Yard House
1681 Lenox AveGreat menu and tons of beers on tap. How can you go wrong?
Shopping
This place is a great little store, they have lots of locally crafted items, as well as great smoothies.
36 locals recommend
Under the Mango Tree
737 5th StThis place is a great little store, they have lots of locally crafted items, as well as great smoothies.
Drinks & Nightlife
I hope I don't get in trouble for giving away this secret. This is the best little "speak easy" bar. Very hard to find, but if you do, they have the cheapest drinks in town and a great local vibe.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
650 West AveI hope I don't get in trouble for giving away this secret. This is the best little "speak easy" bar. Very hard to find, but if you do, they have the cheapest drinks in town and a great local vibe.
This is a busy local bar. Great local atmosphere, and not too pricey.
28 locals recommend
Ted's Hideaway
124 2nd StThis is a busy local bar. Great local atmosphere, and not too pricey.
Arts & Culture
I love these guys. Charter fishing without charter prices. Enjoy some time on the water and maybe catch some fish while you're at it. There's never any guarantees but I've had great luck with them.
The Reward Fleet
401 Biscayne BlvdI love these guys. Charter fishing without charter prices. Enjoy some time on the water and maybe catch some fish while you're at it. There's never any guarantees but I've had great luck with them.