Miami is a popular destination not only to travel to but to move to. If we don't separate out these posts, the main feed becomes quickly inundated and overrun. So please utilize the resources here and comment here for these topics.
Always keep in mind please, WE ARE NOT VACATION PLANNERS OR MOVING CONSULTANTS. Be descriptive and we'll help if we can, but no one is obliged to.
Other Great Resources (Locals use these too and a lot of the recommendation lists were inspired/stolen from the posts here)
- Miami and Beaches (the most official source for tourism info in this list with the least instagrammy or "sponsored" feel)
- Miami New Times
- Infatuation Miami
- TimeOut Miami
- Neighborhood map - moving guide (made by us!)
- Tourism map (also made by us!)
"Ok but I'm moving there, so I'll be one of you soon" -you
- Awesome and welcome! Oh.... You want somewhere with no crime, walkable, green space, good schools, on the beach, a beautiful sunset every morning and sunrise at night, rainbows at night, AND CHEAP. Don't we all? Redfin, apartments, hotpads, zillow, and compass are going to give you better data directly than any single response here. That being said..... just because we love you, myself and other mods with local input made a custom map detailing our insight into local neighborhoods. So please take a look, we'd be offended if you didn't. Worked hard on it. But please provide interests, budget, hobbies, desire for walkability, where you work, and other info before asking about moving questions.
"I'm coming for a trip" -you
- Awesome and welcome! These sites do a pretty solid job of places to go and things to do here: Miami New Times, Infatuation Miami.TimeOut Miami, Miami and Beaches. We're not vacation planners, so don't just ask "what should I do for 4 days? I'm coming soon" but provide some of your schedule, budget, interests and hobbies, and stuff like that. We also made a tourism map! Check it out!
"I just wanna party" -you
- Awesome and welcome! Oh...... wanna party on the beach with DJ Khaled, Messi, and Gianni Versace and then go to a club with 14 male friends afterwards but don't want to pay a cover? Don't we all? Look up E11even, Liv, Space, Don't Sit on the Furniture, Perro Negro, Mynt schedules and prices beforehand. They're the most famous and exciting clubs, so look on their sites for booking ahead and DJ schedules.
"Is it going to rain? or will the weather affect my vacation" -you
- It rains a lot here. Tropical weather yo. Especially during the summer. Typically, it wraps up in ~20 minutes and you can resume your plans. That being said, no one here knows more than weather sites or the app on your phone. If you're curious about hurricanes, checkout https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ for official tropical storm and hurricane forecasts, but a lot of us locals love Mike's Weather Page https://spaghettimodels.com/ for more insights. Hurricane season peaks mid September. If you're worried about it affecting your plans, keep a tab on those sites.
I am a lifelong Chicagoan who has outgrown the midwest. I am spiritual, alive, playful. I am creative, into wellness, and love glamour for fun. People here in Chicago tend to be pretty corporate or very blue collar, midwestern, polite yet sarcastic. I kind of stick out like a sore thumb. I've been to Miami twice and I felt so welcomed and aligned. I have never made a big move, so I was thinking about going for half a year to see how it goes. I just want to live somewhere I can be my big bold self. Talk me out of it. Or talk me into it. NYC is out of the question and LA doesn't resonate with me. I'd love to meet other women who have high self esteem and live out loud.
Hey folks, gonna be in town for art Basel this weekend. Can you guys drop some recs for (ideally free or cheap) things to do for art Basel this weekend?
Also I’m really trying to go to that rotating library at the beach, however some people say you can just go and others say you have to buy tickets. If you guys could drop links here I would really appreciate it !!
Thank you in advance ❤️
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Thank you!
Hi all,
I’ll be in Miami in February and I’ll be part of a group of 5.
We want to dedicate one night to a tasting menu and these are the options we’ve narrowed it down to (but please suggest others if we are overlooking other spots). We want it to be a place that is, if not uniquely “Miami”, then a place that has a sense of…well, place. I love that Ariete fuses Cuban cooking with French technique. I love that Stubborn Seed has a green star and uses local ingredients. Kojin 2.0 intrigues me, but I’m not sure Japanese influence is Miami enough for me.
Anyone have experiences at these places/recommendations they can share about which one to pick? I’ve read some reddit comments about all 3, but they’re not really fleshed out as I was hoping. Value is not a priority, per se, but Kojin and Stubborn Seed seems to be the better value (we’d do the higher end menu at both Kojin 2.0 and Stubborn Seed) while Ariete seems steep at $180 for 7 courses.
Thanks in advance!
I'd suggest El Cielo or the L'Atelier Joel Roubechon. Both are significantly better than Ariete or Stubborn Seed
Liv nightclub -Tiesto: Out of town, so want to hear the local and experienced, GA ticket days to arrive til 1am, parties till 5am. What time will Tiesto go on? How bad/ling will lines be to get in late as possible?
2am earliest
Hi Everyone,
Booking my yearly trip to Miami to see my Phoenix Suns play the heat and visit my brother in WPB. I have previously stayed at the intercontinental Miami but have been eyeing the Elser Hotel. Looks like a great spot ( love the kitchen ) and it’s $200 cheaper which is a bonus. Has anyone stayed there and have anything constructive good or bad please?
I like the elser, it’s a nice hotel in a more modern sense compared to the more traditional luxury of the intercontinental. I have no bad things to say about it, especially for 200 cheaper I would pick it over the intercontinental. Additionally, one of my favorite restaurants/bars in Miami is in the lobby of the elder (ViceVersa)
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Read the post. Happy to help but this is just asking for vacation planning. Everyone wants "good vibes"
need more info: budget, part of town, walkable or uber/lyft-able, food interests.
Art With Me Miami – gates delayed due to police/permit issue (any updates?)
Art With Me Miami – gates delayed due to police/permit issue (any updates?)
I’m gonna be in Miami July 7-13 next year and was wondering what the best way to see the Everglades would be? I know it’s a terrible time of year given the heat, but I’m looking to get as good an experience as possible, to add onto Key Largo snorkelling and Jones Lagoon paddle boarding. Is the Shark Valley tram early in the morning a good idea, or is there a better way to see stuff (airboat etc). Thanks!
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Read the post. Need more info. Budget, parts of town, interests, etc
My husband and I are coming for the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. What is there to do on New Year’s Eve for two 40-somethings who don’t like to party? I’m thinking hotel with a view of fireworks and champagne. Anywhere within driving distance to the Hard Rock stadium.
I was told to ask my question here… I’m not a tourist, I am from Miami and live in Miami. I wanted recs on a “staycation” somewhere in FL. We want to get out of Miami the week of Christmas. Any recs on a hotel, resort, experience, B&B, destination?
What is best way to get from Miami Beach to other parts of city (little havana; coconut grove, etc) without a car? Or is uber the main option?
Uber and Lyft are plentiful. But there are cheap buses to most parts of the city and free trolleys along the beach
Hey guys,
I'm moving to Bay Harbor Islands and I'm looking for the best internet (Fiber preferably) and cable service provided. Unfortunately I haven't found much throughout my research and my realtor as well as the landlord haven't been much help.
My wife works from home, we need speed and dependability.
Thanks!
Hi All,
I am staying in the South of the Fifth area in Miami to spend my anniversary and will be there from Dec 24-26.. We will be having a rental car. I am planning to go to Keys West on Dec 25. Can someone help me with a few questions!
Shall I drive to key West or shall I opt for a tourist bus who does a round trip from Miami to Key West? If I drive, will I get parking knowing it's Christmas time? If yes, can someone suggest a better parking area/cheaper too! Will be spending the whole day so I would love a cheaper option 😊 How early shall I get there to get parking?
If the suggestion is to opt for a tourist bus offering round trip, Which one is a good one?
Thank you everyone 😊😊
Key west is a 4 hour drive to get there.
Yes, that's okay. Driving is not an issue but for me parking is. 😞
The hotel likely has it or parking garages are there too
Hi everyone! I’m visiting Miami for the first time and staying in Wynwood from Friday to Monday. Any recs/ fun events going on?
depends on your interests
It's been a long time (mid-80's) since I've lived in Miami, and about 15ish years since I've even hung out there. I'm coming to visit this week and wondering if there's anything anywhere in Miami or on the beach that even comes close to matching the vibe of Tobacco Road (RIP). Any suggestions? Thanks!
My friends and I are coming in February, what is the best beach clubs to RSVP for young people in their 20s looking to party? We need enough room for 7 people
Nikki Beach, SLS, or Surfcomber
Group of Scotsman visiting Miami for the World Cup. Will be there from 22-26 June for Scotland vs Brazil. Looking to meet some cool locals while there to show us around and hang out. We hope to play some pool, check out some bars, and enjoy what Miami has to offer! Drop me a DM if you're interested 😊
What part of town
I believe our accommodation is close to Bayfront Park.
Coming to stay in your city for 3 weeks in February and wondering what are a few safe residential areas with ample shops/restaurants I should look into for a mid-range Airbnb. Will have my own car. Have only stayed in downtown before (hotel) and want to experience a different sort of place. I have not been over to Miami Beach yet and that may be where we should stay, but also wondering about Little Havana or some part of Wynwood. Thx 🙏
Those areas are relatively walkable as well, but look around miracle mile in coral gables as well if the prices fit your budget. Same for coconut grove.
Thanks!
I'd recommend Coral Gables and Coconut Grove
Hey! Does anyone know what Furia Disco Rooftop Bar is like and how much cover usually is? I’m going down to miami with some friends to celebrate my birthday and I want to dance to latin music (i’m hispanic but where i am, the scene is ass) and i saw on eventbrite they are having latin night event there next friday but tickets seem to be donation based which confuses me.
Does anyone know more about Furia? Or have other recommendations where to go? We’ll be staying near Wynwood. I saw stuff about Dirty Rabbit but cover seemed very expensive.
Thanks!
Coming for two weeks and interested in seeing local bands, diy shows and smaller shows or acts. It’s what I prefer more when I’m home anyways. Where are some good places to go or look for info? Usually I’m better at research but I’m getting dead ends/im stuck at St. Pete’s and Tampa’s indie scene which is too far. Looking for Miami to Aventura, any genre, any budget.
Hello everyone, I'm coming as a tourist with my girlfriend in the Allapattah district. I wanted to know if this neighborhood could be dangerous or not? Do you have any recommendations? Thank you in advance.
It can be yes. Wouldn’t suggest it to a first time visitor unfamiliar with the area. Look at the neighborhood guides and tourist maps in this post
It's a low income, high crime neighborhood. You should not stay there
Recently some friends have been asking me about going clubbing since we are now all 21+ and I'd be lying if I said I hated the idea. It seems fun to dress up and dance with my friends and take aesthetic cocktail pictures. However, everyone knows that clubs and bars are also places to "meet" girls/guys. Most of my friends and family have just said "you will get hit on but just don't drink and say no" and that makes sense but I would rather just not get attention like that. In GA the first time I went out was for a Barbie night and I was scared until I got there and it was literally all women! I haven't been out since then and when looking up women only clubs, I got just events months away. I want to go out with my friends but I'd only feel comfortable if there's very few to no guys so any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Of your concern is getting hit on there’s plenty of gay bars and clubs. But that of course has majority guys. But there’s not really any girls only clubs here.
Ok thank you!
Going to have a 13 hr layover tomorrow, any advice on where I could go and what to eat in that timeframe?
Hey guys my girlfriend and I will be taking a random vacation next weekend the 13th and 14th. Will art basel still be going on? We plan on going to the bach and then a seafood restaurant. Any recommendations for other restaurants or art related things would be wonderful, thank you.
what part of town and budget and interests. need more info
Apologies.. we will be in the Miami beach area and dinner is a couple hundred (idk how much high end stuff is, never have done it) and everything else is open. We are willing to walk a couple miles or Uber places and have plenty to spare for fun activities, but we would love to check out the art scene even if we are a week late for the big one.
You'll miss most of the art stuff, but Perez museum is always open. if you're in South Beach and want top notch seafood, Stiltsville and Joe's Stonecrab are staples. Stubborn seed is a solid tasting menu.
Thank you so much we will look into those restaurants and that museum looks really cool!
We also are not drinkers and dont care for the night life.