Miami Beach and North Miami Beach

South Pointe Park is a great place to witness Miami's central location as the trade capital of Latin America while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Miami Beach. From the park-like setting with picnic tables and paths for walking and rollerblading, watch the cruise ships float in and out of Government Cut. If you get hungry, there is a wide assortment of restaurants serving food for all tastes. The outdoor tables at Smith & Wollensky's, famous for it's steak and crab lunches, have an awesome view of the harbor.

North Miami Beach is a mixture of history, art and entertainment. Visit the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Ancient Spanish Monastery. Dating back to 1141, the monastery was brought from Spain to the United States in pieces by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and in 1954 rebuilt on its current site. The North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater presents a full program of shows during the winter season. There is a large residential business and shopping area that includes The Mall at 163rd Street for shopping, Greynolds Park for golfing on the 9-hole par-36 course, or kayaking, biking, or swimming at Oleta River State Recreation Area.

Culture resonates everywhere in Miami Beach. Known for its Art Deco architecture and world-class cuisine, Miami Beach does more than help you learn about diversity, you can experience it. Marvel at art from around the world in the Bass Museum of Art featuring a permanent European art collection or at The Wolfsonian, with its eclectic collection of more than 70,000 objects. Celebrate Jewish history and culture at the Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum, located in a restored Art Deco synagogue, and The Holocaust Memorial, built around a sculpted hand reaching skyward. Broadway shows, concerts, expositions, and special events are featured year-round at the Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach Convention Center, or Lincoln Theater. The Alliance Cinema specializes in foreign, art, documentary, and independent films. Every second Thursday, the streets of Miami Beach turn into a celebration of culture with open dance, music and theater rehearsals, lectures, and art gallery openings and receptions.

South Beach has more to offer than a trendy nightlife and award winning beaches. It is a favored location for film, music, television, and print production. Talented musicians and singers perform live both in clubs and on the streets. Spilling out from hotels, bars and clubs, you can hear all types of eclectic music ranging from house music to rock to jazz. Both gourmet and casual dining are available in the many restaurants. Although stone crabs are a South Beach specialty, there is cuisine inspired by Italy, France, China, Thailand, Cuba and Latin America.

SoBe's designer district, which spans Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Ocean Drive is lined with shops and boutiques that carry everything from high fashion pieces to limited edition merchandise. The largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s architecture in the world is in South Beach's own Art Deco Historic District. The Lincoln Road Shopping District is a pedestrian-only strip of boutiques, bookstores, art galleries, and home design shops. On weekends, Lincoln Road features popular antique shows. Espanola Way is a block of New Age and retro stores designed in the style of a Spanish village.