Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach is a city of 82,031 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida, founded in March 26, 1915.
Why visit Miami Beach
Townapedia lists 96 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 259 places to eat, 175 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colony Theatre / Miami New Drama, Regal Cinema, Bass Museum of Art and Ocean Spray Hotel.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 61°F.
Weather in Miami Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Miami Beach
Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is a principal city in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The municipality is on natural and human-made barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter of which separates the Beach from the mainland city of Miami. The neighborhood of South Beach, comprising the southernmost 2.5 mi2 (6.5 km2) of Miami Beach, along with downtown Miami and the PortMiami, collectively form South Florida's commercial center.
From the Wikipedia article Miami Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Colony Theatre / Miami New Drama
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Tu-Sa 12:00-17:00
Museums and landmarks96
Bass Museum of Art
Museum · 1.3 mi
2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
We-Su 12:00-17:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 25 off
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Ocean Spray Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, USA
4130 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Alfred I. DuPont Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Skyscraper in Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Algonquin Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former apartment building in Miami, Florida, USA
Atlantic Gas Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Filling station in Florida, United States of America
Bacardi Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Miami, Florida, United States
Bay Shore Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Miami, Florida
Beth Jacob Social Hall and Congregation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic former synagogue in Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Brickell Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic site in Miami, Florida
Building at 257 Northeast 91st Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Miami Shores, Florida, United States
Building at 353 Northeast 91st Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Miami Shores, Florida, United States
Building at 357 Northeast 92nd Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Miami Shores, Florida, United States
84 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Jungle Island
Park · 2.5 mi
Zoo on Watson Island near downtown Miami, Florida
Lummus Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes259
Capital One Café at Miami Beach
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.5 mi
1029 Lincoln Road
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Barceloneta Miami
Restaurant · Spanish, Tapas · 1.1 mi
Barceloneta Miami brings vibrant spirit to Miami with authentic tapas, fresh seafood, and modern Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy cocktails,...
1400 20th Street, Miami Beach
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
11th Street Diner
Restaurant · American, Burger, Diner · 2.2 mi
1065 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Su-Th 07:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:30
Aguasal by José Andrés Group
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi
4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Su-Th 07:00-11:00,17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-11:00,17:00-23:00
Al Basha Grill Kebab
Restaurant · Chicken, Oriental, Kebab · 1.8 mi
1533 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-01:00
Baires Grill
Restaurant · Argentinian, Steak House, Barbecue · 1.4 mi
2200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Su-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-23:30
Bar Centro by José Andrés Group
Restaurant · Spanish · 1.4 mi
4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Su-Th 07:00-11:00, 16:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-11:00, 16:00-00:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
341 41st Street, Miami Beach
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Bolu Döner Kebab
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.1 mi
1261 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Mo-Su 12:00-00:00
Cachito Coffee & Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Argentinian · 1.6 mi
1542 Alton Road, Miami Beach
Mo-Su 09:00-14:00
Carmelo Family Kitchen
Restaurant · Steak House, Argentinian · 1.5 mi
920 Lincoln Road
Mo-Su 12:00-01:00
247 more on the map.
History
In 1870, father and son Henry and Charles Lum purchased land on Miami Beach for 75 cents an acre. The first structure built on this uninhabited oceanfront was the Biscayne House of Refuge, constructed in 1876 by the United States Life-Saving Service through an executive order issued by President Ulysses S. Grant, at approximately 72nd Street. Its purpose was to provide food, water, and a return to civilization for people who were shipwrecked. The structure, which had fallen into disuse by the time the Life-Saving Service became the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915, was destroyed in the 1926 Miami Hurricane and never rebuilt.
Miami Beach began constructing a coconut plantation along its shore in the 1880s, led by New Jersey entrepreneurs Ezra Osborn and Elnathan T. Field, but the venture failed. One of the project's investors was agriculturist John S. Collins, who achieved success by buying out other partners and planting different crops, notably avocados, on the land that later became Miami Beach. The pine trees on Pinetree Drive served as an erosion buffer for Collins's plantations. Meanwhile, across Biscayne Bay, the City of Miami was established in 1896 with the arrival of the railroad and developed further as a port when the shipping channel of Government Cut was created in 1905, cutting off Fisher Island from the south end of the Miami Beach peninsula.
From the History section of Miami Beach, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay175
Churches and places of worship14
Cuban Hebrew Congregation of Miami
Place of worship · Ashkenazi · 1.4 mi
1700 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
300 West 40th Street, Miami Beach
Temple Emanu-El
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Shaare Ezra Sephardic Congregation
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
945 West 41st Street, Miami Beach
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Agenoria S Paschal/Olinda Elementary School
School · 5.5 mi
5536 Nw 21St Ave, Miami
Healthcare16
Illumina Medical Centers of Miami Beach
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
400 41st Street, Miami Beach
Map of Miami Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 61°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 63°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 65°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 74°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 76°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 78°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 78°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 77°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 74°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 69°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 65°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Beach (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami-Dade County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami Seaplane Base (MPB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- North Bay Village 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Fisher Island 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Miami Shores 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- El Portal 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Miami 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Surfside 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bay Harbor Islands 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Biscayne Park 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- North Miami 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Pinewood 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Miamimetroarea, Miamiboyz ( talk ), Public domain
- Giller Building (Miami Beach, Florida) 1, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Giller Building (Miami Beach, Florida) 2, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick Catholic Church (Miami Beach, Florida) 2, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick Catholic School (Miami Beach, Florida), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick Catholic Church (Miami Beach, Florida) 1, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shaare Ezra Sephardic Congregation, Miami Beach, Cullen328, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Venetian Way - Miami Beach -Florida -igersmiami -pureflorida -roamflorida -jj beach -miamibeach -miami -soflo (21887267161), Daniel Piraino from Love Beach,New Providence Island, Bahamas, Public domain
- Nautilus, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA - panoramio, Gervacio Rosales, CC BY 3.0
- Nautilus, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA - panoramio (1), Gervacio Rosales, CC BY 3.0
- Greetings from Miami Beach, Florida - Large Letter Postcard (8046744762), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Memoriale dell'olocausto di Miami Beach, Giu.gent93, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mid-Century Publix Bat Wings Miami Beach - Flickr - Phillip Pessar, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Miami Beach Police Marine Patrol Ford Expedition (21651787351), Steven Straiton from UK, CC BY 2.0
- Miami Beach Police boat (21871384659), Steven Straiton from UK, CC BY 2.0
- Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Ricardo Olbera Liriano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Miami Beach - Ocean Spray Hotel 01, Curt Teich & Co., Chicago (publisher), Public domain
- Miami Beach Regional Library, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- American Airlines in-flight snack in economy class from MIA to PHL, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-195 WB past FL 112-FL 907A, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Blue and Green Diamond Towers From Florida State Road 112 150606-2460-jikatu (Jimmy Baikovicius) - Flickr, Jimmy Baikovicius from Montevideo, Uruguay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beautiful Things Don T Ask For Attention, Jax Douner, CC BY 3.0
- CanosaBust, MosheA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cryptocurrency ATM South Beach (48908706193), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Miami Flamingo Drive - panoramio, cwi.aida, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Isognomon alatus 116333959, Elliot Greiner, CC BY 4.0
- Isognomon alatus 116333945, Elliot Greiner, CC BY 4.0
- Miami near Flamingo Drive - panoramio, cwi.aida, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miami near Flamingo Drive - panoramio (1), cwi.aida, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miami, Florida, USA (45727379095), Pom' from France, European Union, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mid Century Publix South Beach (26748276639), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Mid Century Publix South Beach (25138380608), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Mid Century Publix South Beach (24651848928), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- FL 112 WB past FL A1A SB, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stop evil (11921053054), istolethetv, CC BY 2.0
- Dual elevator door buttons - cropped, Nils R. Barth, CC0
- Dual elevator door buttons, Nils R. Barth, CC0
- Vladimr Djordjevic Mr.V, Srbtiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SrbTiger, Vladimr Mr.V Djordjevic, Srbtiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vladimr Mr.V Djordjevic, Srbtiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
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