THE SOUTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD of Miami Beach sizzles 24-7 with a Latin vibe. Visitors know SoBe for its beautiful beach with vividly painted lifeguard stands, outstanding Art Deco architecture, Lincoln Road pedestrian mall and boisterous nightlife on Ocean Drive. But there’s much more to discover in this diverse neighborhood of about 24 blocks on the southernmost part of Miami Beach.
The upscale enclave known as SoFi, running from 17-acre South Pointe Park to Fifth Street, has become one of Miami’s most affluent neighborhoods. At Second Street and Ocean Drive the recently renovated Marriott Stanton South Beach commands a prime location with local flair. Here you’ll find two trending restaurants: Lolo’s Surf Cantina, with tasty Mexican-inspired street eats, and Azabu, a much-anticipated new branch of the Michelin-starred New York restaurant with authentic über-fresh Japanese fare plus a vast selection of Japanese whiskeys.
For another SoFi highlight, head to South Pointe Park Pier to view the sunset over the ocean. When the sky darkens, you’ll see the lit silhouettes of cruise ships from the Port of Miami sail by — a spectacular sight.
Ditch the touristy restaurants on Ocean Drive and walk to Fifth Street for healthy dishes at Dirt, a farm-to-counter clean food café opened in 2015. Also on Fifth Street get the best acai bowls in town at all-organic Under the Mango Tree, a boho-chic local favorite that relocated here in late 2017.
Continue walking north on Collins Avenue for boutique shopping amid renovated Art Deco buildings. On 10th Street walk one block west to visit the Wolfsonian-FIU museum, a hidden gem in the heart of the Art Deco District. Heading up to 21st Street, explore a dazzling collection of contemporary art at The Bass, re-opened in October 2017 after a $12 million renovation.
Also on the northern boundary of SoBe, between 23rd and 24th on Collins, find the pioneering 1 Hotel South Beach that started Miami’s eco-luxury craze and consistently makes the Top 10 lists of Miami hotels. Opened in mid-2015 and completely dedicated to wellness and sustainability, the hotel takes up an entire city block. It is the chicest place in SoBe for wellness-minded activities and healthy dining
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