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In addition to glamour, excitement and great beaches, Miami Beach is also world famous for its architecture. The region is considered the largest art deco architecture cluster in the world. Its houses, hotels and other constructions obey a style of geometric, modern and futuristic lines that emerged in 1920 and has been preserved to this day. The greatest expression of this architecture is in the trendy Ocean Drive, the main avenue of Miami Beach, which lights up at night when hotels and bars turn on their signs in colored neon, further enhancing the art deco style of their facades.
Where is Miami Beach?
Miami Beach is a city in South Florida belonging to Miami-Dade County. It is an island with about 90,000 inhabitants bordered to the east by the Atlantic Ocean to the west by Biscayne Bay, which separates it from the city of Miami. See below the map of Miami Beach on Google Maps:
The island is accessed by car through some bridges, including MacArthur Causeway and Venetian Causeway. The latter is composed of several small bridges that interconnect some artificial islands, the Venetian Islands. It is a very beautiful and pleasant tour, with beautiful views of the ocean and the city, and can also be done on foot or by bicycle.
How did the Miami Beach we know today come about?
Those who visit the island today, one of the hottest and most vibrant regions in the world, may not imagine that one day the place was once a swampy and uninhabited area, to some extent inhospitable.
It was around 1910 that a millionaire named Carl Fisher glimpsed on the island an opportunity to build a huge and luxurious bathhouse for the rich and famous. At the time, the art deco style was on the rise around the world, which ended up influencing him in his undertaking dictating the architecture of the new constructions. The houses and hotels then built were strongly influenced by the style, which also received tropical and Mediterranean influences.
A walk along Ocean Drive, Miami Beach’s main avenue, provides a great view of the region’s striking Art Deco style, which received the title of Art Deco District.
Ocean Drive: Miami’s most famous avenue
Ocean Drive is the most famous and one of the hottest avenues in Miami. It faces the beach, following the waterfront.
On the sidewalk, several bars and restaurants contribute to keep the environment vibrant. Across the street is a wide strip before the beach houses (Lummus Park) where, on its boardwalk, several people walk, exercise, run, skate, skate or bike.
Very beautiful people of different styles parade through the sidewalks of Ocean Drive during the day and at night. Celebrities also usually show up there with some frequency.
At night the avenue transforms with its bars and restaurants all illuminated in colored neon. Learn more about Ocean Drive.
Miami Beach
With white and fine sand beaches, waters in blue, green and turquoise tones, the beaches of Miami Beach attract millions of tourists every year.
The beaches offer good infrastructure with bathrooms and chair and umbrella rental.
The beach often welcomes models and celebrities making the place even more vibrant.
South Beach
South Beach is the point of Miami, that is, one of the most popular and trendy areas. As the name suggests, it is the southernmost part of the island. Also called Sobe (So = South // Be = Beach) is also the most valued part of the island with condominiums facing the sea of very high luxury. The region gained prominence with the police series Miami Vice, broadcast in the 80s. Learn more about South Beach.
Lincoln Road
And if you want to shop in Miami Beach, you should not miss out on Lincoln Road!
The avenue, located in South Beach, is restricted to pedestrians. On its boardwalk, several bars and restaurants invite you to have lunch or a drink. Lincoln Road also offers several stores and, for this reason, is also known as Lincoln Road Mall, for being a true open-air mall. Learn more about Lincoln Road.
Other tips on what to do in Miami Beach
In addition to the beaches, cultural attractions and buzz, the island also provides an exclusive gastronomic experience, including Michelin-starred restaurants. If you enjoy outdoor activities, it will not be easy to choose between more than 40 public parks, golf courses, community pools and the new Beachwalk. Covering the entire length of Miami Beach, the seaside promenade offers residents and visitors a unique, nature-based experience. On site it is possible to rent bicycles. And don’t worry if you get tired! Along the way there are free tram stops that connect the three neighborhoods of the region: South Beach, Mid Beach and North Beach.
And the great tip of this article is to enjoy the sunset in Miami Beach! How about it? Reserve a sunny afternoon and walk around the island.
Real estate in Miami Beach
The Miami Beach region today brings one of the most valued square meters in Florida. It could not be different, since it is one of the most desired regions in the world, whether to live, maintain a second home, or invest.
However, it is still possible to find opportunities at attractive prices in the region. An experienced broker will be able to identify interesting apartments for sale in Miami Beach, whether for housing, second home, or even to obtain income with Airbnb.
The region is more focused on apartments. The few houses in Miami Beach offer more exclusive prices. The great demand today in the region is for condominiums that allow the practice of Airbnb (rentals for short seasons). In this way, it is possible to enjoy the property on vacation and rent the rest of the year, obtaining high returns with rent.
There are few options, however, that allow the practice of short-term rental in the region. If you want to know more about Airbnb-oriented apartments in Miami Beach, please contact us.
About AMG International Realty
AMG International Realty is a global real estate company specialized in Florida and aimed at the foreign public. If you want to know more about real estate in Miami Beach, or any other neighborhood in Miami, contact me right now: +1 305 318 6968 (Heloisa Arazi).
