Things To Do In Miami
We get SO many request on our favorite Miami spots, so here is our roundup!
WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH BEACH.
THE 1 HOTEL one of our favorite hotels. We dream about the lobby smell. The 1 is very aesthetically pleasing hotel that is big on sustainability, art, and a healthy day/night or detox to retox lifestyle. Known for its lively rooftop party scene. The 1 Hotel is home to the only rooftop, beachfront hotel pool in Miami Beach. The 1 Rooftop is a see and be seen hot spot, from daytime, well into the night.
THE W SOUTH BEACH another top of the line hotel in Miami Beach, but with a slightly chiller vibe than the 1 Hotel. While the 1 Hotel is currently the top hotel in SoBe when it comes to see and be seen, party scene, and status (its also just insanely gorgeous), the W is the slightly less sceney, but equally luxe next door neighbor. Don’t worry, there is still plenty of fun to be had at this hotel.
MIAMI BEACH EDITION Similar to 1 Hotel or the W, another aesthetically pleasing hotel with beachfront access, stunning pools, and a delicious restaurant scene.
NAUTILUS a great budget friendly hotel on the beach (it has beach access) and a great pool for lounging, day drinking and snacking with friends.
WHERE TO WORKOUT.
SOULCYCLE SoBe, Brickell and Coral Gables locations.
BARRYS SoBe and Midtown locations
JETSET PILATES a megaformer Pilates class with SoBe and Brickell locations.
SOLIDCORE The nation-wide chain we’ve all come to know and love. They have a Midtown and new Brickell location
RESET a true wellness destination for state of the art cryotherapy + infrared sauna treatments. This female founded self-care studio is passionate about delivering top of the line experiences for its loyal customers.
DANCEBODY the NYC-based cardio dance workout with a cult following has relocated from the Hamptons this summer to Miami for the winter again! Tone, tighten and dance away.
WHERE TO GO FOR COFFEE.
PANTHER COFFEE. Known for their high octane cold brew. Stop by the shop in the bottom on ICON.
RACCOON COFFEE. A local food truck located at 609 Brickell Ave along the water in the church parking lot. A great coffee selection and yummy bites if you’re looking for a quick snack!
PASION DEL CIELO. A totally customizable coffee experience. With over 12 different countries of origin to choose from, the sky’s the limit here! Aside from the Brickell location, Pasion del Cielo has outposts in Coral Gables and Midtown.
PUROAST COFFEE HOUSE. A cute little coffee shop just north of Brickell City Center. They take pride in sustainably sourcing their beans from the Venezuelan Andes Mountains. Their bean is roasted for quality, resulting in a higher quality and 70% less acidic coffee than traditional roaster.
CREMA. A full on bistro cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Crema has a top notch espresso bar. The perfect coffee shop to take a business meeting, work from or catch up with a girlfriend.
WHERE TO GRAB BRUNCH, OR A QUICK AND HEALTHY LUNCH.
PURA VIDA one of our favorite breakfast/lunch spots in all of South Florida. Check out their menu and you’ll see exactly what we are talking about. We love their acai bowl, salmon, quinoa salad, deconstructed wraps (ask them the turn them into a bowl), and seriously so much more. You really can’t go wrong here.
CARROT EXPRESS is another born-in-Miami concept and one of our go-to spots. We love the Mario Bowl with the cheesy baked sweet potato.
GREENLIFE MIAMI is our go-to for a quick gluten free & hot breakfast, smoothies, green juice, or a salad. Bonus is that they have Panther cold brew on tap!
CASA TUA CUCINA has delicious salads and gluten free pizza.
THE BEST PLACES TO GRAB HAPPY HOUR COCKTAILS.
THE 1 ROOFTOP for a gorgeous sunset + drinks
FAENA several bars to choose from. everything is super instagrammable
SWEET LIBERTY local spot with a fun happy hour
WHERE TO GO FOR A FUN DINNER.
STRAWBERRY MOON a new contemporary, high-energy Mediterranean restaurant, bar, and day-to-night swim club at The Goodtime Hotel. Miami nightlife king, David Grutman, opened his latest project in April 2021, smack dab during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. I personally haven’t been yet, but Strawberry Moon and The Goodtime Hotel both come highly recommended for its see and be seen atmosphere.
VILLA AZUR come for the French-inspired Mediterranean cuisine and stay for the people watching and performances.
MILA best known as the first place to have fire dancers as dinnertime entertainment in South Beach. One of the more difficult reservations to get in Miami right now.
BÂOLI the same owners as Marion (located in Brickell), you can expect a similar vibe.
CHOTTO MATTE is a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant in SoBe. We went here for the first time here was with a bachelorette party and had a blast. Our waiter was very accomodating of food allergies/sensitivities. We did a prix fixe menu and it did not disappoint. A great price point for a group (READ — not too expensive) and really delicious food with ample proportions.
MARION located in Brickell. A sceney dinner spot that puts on a show for guests around 9 PM. The same owners as Bâoli (located in South Beach), you can expect a similar vibe.
CARBONE the NYC Italian classic opened up in Miami during fall 2020, following its customers as they migrated south for the winter. Arguably the most difficult reservation to get in Miami right now. Known for their infamous homemade pasta and pasta sauce.
LOS FUEGOS can’t go wrong with Argentinian food at the Faena Hotel.
PAO modern Asian cuisine also at the Faena Hotel.
MATADOR ROOM for Latin fusion known for its healthy + fresh ingredients
HAKKASAN head over to the Fountainbleu to indulge in Japanese-fusion dishes at this famous international chain with locations in London, the Middle East, and Asia. Their only other US location is in Las Vegas. Delicious sushi and sake cocktails.
UPLAND all around great food.
KATSUYA solid sushi option located inside the SLS hotel on South Beach.
PLANTA is a trendy vegan restaurant that even non-vegans are raving about!
JOE’S STONE CRAB is an old school, classic Miami spot with white table cloths and fine dining. They are known for their King Crab and they do not take reservations.
WHERE TO GO OUT.
BARS
BODEGA disguised as a taco stand this speakeasy is known for its 90s music and vibey dancing scene! one of my faves :)
BASEMENT the perf spot for people who get bored easily: there’s a club, ice skating rank AND bowling alley
JOIA BEACH the Surf Lodge of Miami Beach.
SWEET LIBERTY local spot with a fun happy hour
THE 1 ROOFTOP at the 1 Hotel is a great spot for after dinner drinks and rooftop lounging.
FAENA (hotel) has several bars to choose from, a great choice if your group is indecisive. The entire place is also very instagrammable — from the artwork, to the cocktails, down to the golden woolly mammoth sculpture in the courtyard.
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