Miami

Nickname(s):

"Gateway to the Americas"

Demonym(s):

Miamian

Founded:

1825

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

442 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

6 138 000

Population Density (km2):

4 700

Population Density (mi2):

12 300

9th Largest Metropolitan Area in the United States

Language:

English

Currency:

Dollar

Avg. Summertime High:

33 °C

91 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

25 °C

78 °F

Warmest Month:

August

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

25 °C

76 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

16 °C

61 °F

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South Beach on the island of Miami Beach is one of the most prominent beach and party destinations in the world. There' you'll also find some of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture. Downtown Miami has undergone a "Manhattanization" in the past 15 years and now has over 50 skyscrapers.

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Ocean Drive

Ocean Dr is the street where everything happens in South Beach. Here you'll find plenty of hotels and restaurants.

Ocean Dr

It's the last street before the beach. You do however not see the ocean from the street since there's a park and buffer area in between.

Breakwater Hotel

Miami Beach is known for its Art Deco architecture. Here's the Breakwater Hotel which is a good example of it.

Starlite Hotel

Starlite Hotel is another good example. Both of these are at the center of Ocean Dr.

Shore Park Hotel

Shore Park Hotel is another nice building. Despite its quite bland design, the building is easily recognizable as Miami Beach.

Ocean Dr

The northern part of Ocean Dr.

Skyline

Miami Beach and Skyline.

Beach

Miami Beach and Skyline.

Downtown Miami

Downtown Miami as viewed from South Pointe Park.

South Pointe

South Pointe Park is the southern end of Miami Beach. It's easy to get here from South Beach and I can recommend taking a stroll.

South Pointe Pier

South Pointe Pier will give you great views of South Beach.

Collins Ave

Collins Ave is the second main street for Miami Beach. This street has more stores than Ocean Dr.

Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive.

Alleyway

Miami Beach is filled with back alleys that are not pleasant to look at, but they are somewhat iconic for the city.

11th street in Miami Beach

11th Street in Miami Beach.

Skyline of Miami Beach from the beach

Skyline of Miami Beach from South Beach.