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Miami Beach is known for being family-friendly and romantic with many neighbourhood options for restaurants, bars, and cafés. The neighbourhood's charm comes through with its friendly people. Take in the natural beauty of the sea and beaches—or broaden your horizons with some local art and live music. With hotels to suit everyone's tastes, Miami Beach serves as a good starting point for exploring the greater Sunny Isles Beach area.

Sightseeing around Miami Beach

Bettcher Gallery, Little Haiti Cultural Center, and Bass Museum of Art feature a variety of exhibits. You can check out the local talent at The Fillmore Miami, Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts, and New World Center. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, and Fontainebleau are some of the notable landmarks. Create some family memories at Aquatic Rental Center and Sailing School, Scott Rakow Youth Center, and Miami Seaquarium.

Popular activities in the area include shopping and dancing. Dip your toes in the water and soak up the sun at Surfside Beach, Lummus Park Beach, and Dog Beach. An enjoyable day at the park is awaiting you at Indian Beach Park, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, or New World Symphony Park. For retail therapy, consider Concord Shopping Plaza, Bal Harbour Shops, and Biscayne Plaza Shopping Center, and seek out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Normandy Shores Golf Club, Causeway Square, or Bayshore Municipal Golf Course won't disappoint either.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Port of Miami, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and University of Miami. You can also check out Miami Beach Golf Club, Holocaust Memorial, and Temple Emanu El.

Getting around Miami Beach

The closest major airport is Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base), located 8.2 km (5.1 miles) from Miami Beach. The next closest airport is Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.), located 15.1 km (9.4 miles) away.