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Things To Do in Miami Beach

Blogs Written By Colin Keohane

Long-time resident of South Florida who loves boating, great restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. I've chosen to make Miami my home because of the city's incredible culture. I love sharing my local knowledge with others through writing.

Looking for great recommendations of things to do on your next trip to Miami Beach? We’ve put together a local guide to offer the best recommendations for activities in Miami Beach.

Here for the weekend?

If you’re only here for the weekend you can still jam pack an amazing Miami Beach experience. Let’s assume you’re arriving on Friday afternoon and the first thing you are thinking about is grabbing dinner.

Intimo – Peruvian Restaurant

840 1st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach is full of extravagant restaurants. Many of them are more about the show than actually serving good food. Intimo is not one of those places. Intimo has incredible cuisine with an up-scale but laid-back dining environment. You’ll get incredible food here without being surrounded by sparklers every time a dish is brought out.

La Victoria Social Club

28 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137

There are so many great activities in South Beach. But for this next one, we suggest you head to the Design District to one of the most incredible places on Earth, La Victoria. One of the best things to do in Miami is a night out! La Victoria is one of the best night clubs in Miami. The club has an amazing ambience and incredible music. We’ve been at La Victoria until 4:30am without even realizing it. The club is so much fun that you can get lost there. Expect to be well dressed and looking your best because everyone in that club is beautiful. You’ll get the authentic Miami experience at La Victoria. You won’t be stuck at a tourist trap like Space or Eleven. After an incredible night out you’ll be waking up for your first full day in Miami. The best way to kick off the day in Miami Beach is with brunch… but not just any brunch.

Palace Drag Brunch & Show

1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

At Palace you will have more fun than you could have ever imagined. Palace offers a brunch jam packed with fun, music, and incredible performances by several drag queens. Palace also offers bottomless mimosas that just keep coming. Make sure you drink plenty of water and eat something before heading to palace. If not, you might be stumbling trying to get home. So… you just finished up an amazing brunch at Palace. Now, you are looking to get out in the sun and enjoy Miami’s incredible weather. A must while you are in Miami is renting a yacht.

Miami Blue Yacht Rental

300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Blue Yacht Rental offers a wide array of options for different groups. We offer private yacht charters for groups of up to 13 passengers. All of our yacht rentals come with a captain, so you don’t have to worry about operating the boat yourself.

All of Miami Blue’s boats and yachts are new vessels in great condition. You never have to worry about the boats being in poor condition. Their boats are always clean and ready to go.

Additionally, all of Miami Blue’s boats and Yachts are operated by professional captains who help to create a great experience. They are polite, friendly, and local experts. They know all of the best places to take customers on a yacht rental in Miami.

They will often start the private yacht charter by stopping by Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. There is a channel that takes us right up to the backyard of the mansion. You can see the exquisite architecture of the mansion and the surrounding gardens.

From there, you will cruise north so you can see the view of the Miami skyline form the water. This is the perfect time to capture your Instagram shot to show the world that you are experiencing Miami from the water.

Next, you will visit Star Island where you will get an up-close view of the homes of the rich and famous. P Diddy, Jennifer Lopez, and Gloria Estefan all call Star Island their home.

Finally, after the tour of Miami from the water, you will cruise south towards Nixon Sandbar of Biscayne Bay. This is where the fun on your yacht rental really beings. We will throw anchor in the middle of the sandbar where the water is extremely shallow and crystal clear. You can jump in the water, swim, blast music, dance around, and have an all-around great time on your private yacht charter in Miami!

After your day at the Sandbar, it’s time to keep the yacht party going and head to one of the coolest spots in Miami.

SeaSpice

412 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 33128

This waterfront restaurant has some of the best seafood that you can find in Miami. On top of that, it won’t empty your wallet! The food is delicious and reasonably priced.
SeaSpice is one of the best “clubtaurants” (club/restaurant) in all of Miami. It sits right on the Miami River making it the perfect location to finish your yacht rental. Enjoy the beautiful boat cruise down the Miami river where you will see the lights of downtown Miami from the water. From there, your yacht rental will pull right up to SeaSpice where you table will only be a few steps away.
Enjoy amazing food and an incredible ambience. As it starts to get later, the music will get louder, the sparklers will come out, and the dancing will start. Before you know it, your five-star meal will turn into a full blown party!
Let’s face it, after two days of partying, eating, and boating, you are going to be worn out. That’s why we recommend sleeping in on Sunday Morning and planning for a relaxing day before heading back home.

Brickell City Centre

701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Take a stroll through Brickell City Centre for some of the best shopping in Miami. All of the best designer brands have a storefront here at the mall. You also get some incredible views of downtown Brickell from the various levels of the mall. Then after a morning of shopping, head over to one of our favorite breakfast spots in Brickell.

B Bistro + Bakery

600 Brickell Ave #175, Miami, FL 33131

B Bistro + Bakery has incredible food! We recommend the Croissant Loaf French Toast. It’s a delicious French Toast full of sweet fruit and incredible vanilla cream. It’s only a few short steps away from the Brickell City Centre. It’s the perfect stop to fill your belly before jumping on a plane and heading back home.

Final Thoughts We hope our guide offers some great suggestions of fun things to do on your next trip to Miami Beach! A private yacht rental, fun night clubs, and great food will make for an amazing weekend in Miami Beach!