Miami Beach Travel

Famous for sun, sand and surf, as well as its glittering nightlife and glamorous restaurants, Miami also offers a wide range of activities for families and nature trails to explore.

Start your holiday at one of Miami’s beaches to enjoy the warm waters and soft sand. Most of the action is at South Beach, but further north you can avoid the crowds and find some great spots for surfing. 

For families, Surfside Beach is perfect, as it has a long, quiet stretch for children to play. Find yourself a comfy spot and relax or go for a dip. If you are looking for something more exciting, rent out a Jet Ski, go waterskiing, or grab a snorkel and check out the local marine life. Those who don’t mind going "au naturel" should make their way over to the nudist beach at Haulover Beach Park.

See how some of the locals live with a stroll around Bal Harbor Beach. Admire the landscaped gardens and pristine waters of one of the city’s more elegant areas. 
Boutiques, restaurants and bars are plentiful, but many of the biggest and best are clustered around South Beach, which is the city’s social and cultural center. Here you can see a show, explore an art gallery, or dance the night away in a club.

Architecture lovers will notice the huge number of art deco buildings. Drop by the Art Deco Welcome Center for more information and to organize a tour of the city’s best districts.

Those with families should take a visit to Zoo Miami, one of the first free-range zoos in the country. Animals are grouped together based on their geographic territory, and animals that live peacefully together in the wild are placed in the same exhibit area. The Miami Seaquarium is another great family attraction with regular dolphins shows.

For a city with a reputation as a party destination, Miami also offers a lot for families and architecture and art lovers.

Accommodation in Miami Beach

Miami Beach is very popular with vacationers, and offers a fine selection of places to stay. Expedia's Miami Beach hotels guide makes booking easy.

If you and your family are interested in a bed at the more exclusive end of the spectrum, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for at the Provident Luxury Suites Fisher Island, located at 13 Fisher Island Dr, or the Fisher Island Club and Resort, at One Fisher Island Drive. If you're hoping to find somewhere that doesn't break the bank, The Villa, 1116 Ocean Drive, or the HI Miami Beach - Hostel, 1506 Collins Ave, could be more your style.

Popular Activities for your Miami Beach Vacation

You don't have to stay in 5-star hotels or fly at the pointy end of the plane to have an unforgettable vacation. Simply get stuck into all the cool things you can do while you're there!

This place has a wide range of things to do. Here are some ideas to kick start your trip to Miami Beach:

• South Beach Segway Tour at Sunset
• Comfort Bike Rental
• South Beach Bike Tour
• Star Island Adventure Package
• Star Island Paradise Package
• South Beach Food & Art Deco Walking Tour

For a complete guide to activities, head to our Miami Beach things to do page.