South Beach Romance: Art, Gardens & Cuban Rhythms
See it in NavoyFive unhurried days based in South Beach, blending Art Deco charm, Vizcaya's Mediterranean-style gardens and Miami's street-art scene with a full beach day. You'll share Cuban flavors in Little Havana, watch the sun go down over Biscayne Bay, and have long dinners together. Mornings start late and each day has only a few activities, so there is time to linger.
1Deco Dreams and Sunset Stone Crab
$320Ease into South Beach with a morning stroll through the pastel Art Deco district. Take the afternoon off, then watch the sunset at the southern tip of the island and have a classic Miami dinner.
Deco Dreams and Sunset Stone Crab
Art Deco Historic District Walking Tour
Join a guided walk from the Art Deco Welcome Center along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. You'll see the pastel hotels, neon signs and Streamline Moderne details that define South Beach. It's a gentle 90-minute stroll, and the morning light is good for photos together.
Golden Hour at South Pointe Park
After a lazy afternoon at your hotel or a coffee break, walk the waterfront promenade and pier at the southern tip of Miami Beach. Cruise ships glide past while the sun sets over the skyline.
Dinner at Joe's Stone Crab
Have a romantic dinner at this Miami Beach institution, which is a short walk from the park. Stone crab claws are in season in February, and the key lime pie is the traditional finish. Reservations are recommended.
2Gardens, Grove and Bay Sunset
$335Spend the day on the bayfront, starting at Vizcaya, which is open on Wednesdays. Have lunch in leafy Coconut Grove, then sail back to South Beach for a sunset cruise.
Gardens, Grove and Bay Sunset
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Wander through the 1910s Italianate villa and its formal gardens, fountains and stone barge on Biscayne Bay. Allow a leisurely two to three hours, and take the garden paths slowly for the best photos.
Lunch in Coconut Grove
Have a relaxed lunch at a shaded, village-style café in Coconut Grove, a few minutes from Vizcaya. Afterward you can browse the boutiques and the waterfront before heading back to the beach.
Sunset Cruise on Biscayne Bay
Board a sunset sail or boat cruise from Miami Beach Marina and see the glowing skyline and the waterfront mansions on Millionaire's Row. Bring a light layer for the breeze on the water.
3A Full Day for the Beach
$380This is the beach day. Take loungers on the sand, swim, eat when you're hungry, and finish with a quiet dinner in the neighborhood.
A Full Day for the Beach
Beach Morning with Loungers and Umbrella
Rent a pair of loungers and an umbrella on the sand near Lummus Park. Swim in the warm Atlantic water, read, and watch the lifeguard towers, which are painted in bright colors.
Oceanfront Lunch
Take a long lunch at an Ocean Drive café, with fresh seafood or a light salad and a spritz while you watch the promenade.
Romantic Italian Dinner at Macchialina
After a rest at your hotel, walk or take a short ride to this cozy, well-loved Italian restaurant. Share handmade pastas and wine in a relaxed, candlelit atmosphere.
4Street Art and Contemporary Culture
$195Head to the creative side of Miami, with murals in Wynwood, lunch among the galleries, and a world-class contemporary art collection nearby.
Street Art and Contemporary Culture
Wynwood Walls
Stroll the open-air museum of large-scale murals by artists from around the world. Then walk the surrounding streets, where there is more graffiti art on every block.
Lunch in Wynwood
Eat at a patio restaurant surrounded by murals. Lunch here is relaxed, with creative Latin-inspired plates and good cocktails.
Rubell Museum
Browse the Rubell family's contemporary art collection in a converted warehouse complex a short ride from Wynwood. Allow about 90 minutes, then head back to South Beach for a free evening.
5Little Havana Flavors and Latin Nights
$360Spend the final day in Little Havana, with tastings, an easy stroll along Calle Ocho and a farewell evening of Latin music.
Little Havana Flavors and Latin Nights
Little Havana Food Tour
Taste your way along Calle Ocho on a guided walking tour, with stops for Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, pastelitos and strong cafecito. You'll hear stories about the neighborhood as you go.
Domino Park and Calle Ocho Stroll
Watch the neighborhood's regulars play dominoes at Máximo Gómez Park, then wander past the murals, cigar shops and galleries. Keep the pace slow in the afternoon sun.
Farewell Dinner and Live Music at Ball & Chain
After a rest in South Beach, return to Calle Ocho for a farewell dinner with Cuban-inspired cocktails and live Latin music at this historic venue. It's a lively way to end the trip.