Teaching and Travelling in Miami

Travelling to Miami

Great Things To Do In Miami Beach

Commonly referred to as the American Riviera, Miami Beach is an island situated adjacent to the City of Miami, connected by bridges and roads (it's the cool part of Miami). The Island is home to some of the world's most famous movie stars and athletes and known for its year round sunny beaches, great shopping, world famous clubs, restaurants and entertainment. Beyond the radiant sun, surf and sand, Miami Beach is home to a rich history as an entertainment and cultural destination. From world-famous Art Deco architecture to renowned nightclubs to designer fashions, there is so much going on in Miami Beach, it will take you weeks to cover this tiny island! Below is a list of some cool things you can do while you're in Miami Beach. Sorry, there is only one season in Miami Beach - SUMMER!

19 Great Things To Do All Year Long:

Take a Bahamas Day Cruise
Rent a Scooter
Shopping @ Bal Harbor Shops
Coco Walk, let's have some fun!
Art Center of South Florida
Wolfsonian Museum
Biscayne National Park
Visit Flamingo Park
Head over to South Beach
Fly a kite
Picnic on the beach
Rent a Kayak
Take a windsurf lesson
Take a snorkel trip
See manatees in the wild
Rent a Boat
A day on South Beach
Disney World
Everglades National Park

Your Arrival:

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Miami Beach

SOBE is a local bus that loops around South Beach. The busses run every 12-20 minutes and offer rides for $0.25 USD each, stopping at popular destinations. Many people rent bikes for the day to ride around the town and go to the beach.