South Miami Beach Vacations

A two-mile-long, glistening, white sand beach, affordable accommodations, vibrant nightlife, varied and delicious food, and world-class shopping: Miami's South Beach has everything you need for an enjoyable vacation. Located at the southern tip of Miami Beach, just across the bridge from downtown Miami, South Beach is a fun place to stay for a night before your cruise, a long weekend, or a week of sun and relaxation. Quiet and sedate during the day, South Beach comes alive at night. Clubs, restaurants, and street life stay active well into the early hours of the morning.

South Beach is the fashion and motion picture capital of Florida. It's not unusual to stumble across a photo shoot or a film being made as you explore this diverse area. Art Deco style pervades South Beach. Over 800 restored buildings grace Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, many of them hotels.

Art Deco Hotels

One of the unique aspects of Miami's South Beach neighborhood is the proliferation of Art Deco hotels. These low-rise architectural beauties offer accommodations in all price ranges. From private, family-run hotels to corporate-run chains, the Art Deco hotels are all unique. Many hotels offer popular lounge bars as well as cafe-style restaurants on the ground floor.

Staying in an Art Deco hotels offers a chance to sample Florida as it was in the 1920s and 1930s. Porthole windows, rounded corners, whimsical flamingo designs, neon signs, and sleek streamlined furnishings all contribute to this ambiance. Most Art Deco hotels in this area are just steps away from a beautiful two-mile stretch of beach, the Miami Beach boardwalk, and the Atlantic Ocean. Also nearby are world-class restaurants, shopping, and exciting, varied nightlife.