Guidebook for Miami
Sightseeing
The Barnacle, built in 1891 by one of Miami's most influential pioneers, offers a glimpse of Old Florida during "The Era of the Bay". It offers a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay.
97 locals recommend
Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main HwyThe Barnacle, built in 1891 by one of Miami's most influential pioneers, offers a glimpse of Old Florida during "The Era of the Bay". It offers a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay.
Vizcaya was created as James Deering’s subtropical winter home in the 1910s and today it is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum.
1253 locals recommend
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveVizcaya was created as James Deering’s subtropical winter home in the 1910s and today it is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum.
Crandon Beach
Crandon BlvdGreat beach, exposed sandbars at low tide.
Amazing beach at the tip of Key Biscayne. Climb up the old lighthouse for a great view and have a bite at the cafe beneath it.
122 locals recommend
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon BlvdAmazing beach at the tip of Key Biscayne. Climb up the old lighthouse for a great view and have a bite at the cafe beneath it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar. It's Coconut Grove's most legendary bar, expanding to a selection of over 50 beers. Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm, 7 days a week.
33 locals recommend
Taurus Beer and Whisk(e)y House
3540 Main HighwayGreat neighborhood bar. It's Coconut Grove's most legendary bar, expanding to a selection of over 50 beers. Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm, 7 days a week.
Local bar with great beer selection as well as a tasty fish sandwich. Pool table and dartboard inside.
19 locals recommend
Barracuda Bar & Grill
3035 Fuller StLocal bar with great beer selection as well as a tasty fish sandwich. Pool table and dartboard inside.
Mr. Frog's
3131 Commodore PlazaGood bar, open late. Table swings outside are fun to people watch from.
Sandbar Sports Grill
3064 Grand AveBest fish tacos in town.
Tavern in the Grove
3416 Main HwyOne of the oldest dive bars around.
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
9516 Harding AveOld time sports bar with good food, open late.
Food Scene
Good food, good drinks, best place to eat al fresco in the Grove.
147 locals recommend
Greenstreet Cafe
3468 Main HwyGood food, good drinks, best place to eat al fresco in the Grove.
Another great restaurant where you can enjoy your meal outside with a great menu selection.
88 locals recommend
Lulu in the Grove
3105 Commodore PlazaAnother great restaurant where you can enjoy your meal outside with a great menu selection.
If you crave Italian food, this pace is it. Great wine selection and ambiance.
88 locals recommend
Lulu in the Grove
3105 Commodore PlazaIf you crave Italian food, this pace is it. Great wine selection and ambiance.
LoKal
3190 Commodore PlazaBest burger in town.
Bombay Darbar
2901 Florida AveFantastic Indian food!
Classic French bistro, great breakfast selection. Get a table in the window.
37 locals recommend
Le Bouchon Du Grove
3430 Main HwyClassic French bistro, great breakfast selection. Get a table in the window.
George's In the Grove
3145 Commodore PlazaClassic french food with a very lively ambiance.
Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen
3067 Grand AveGreat ceviche.
An old favorite for lunchtime. They have fresh juices and smoothies and a simple but tasty menu.
9 locals recommend
The Last Carrot - smoothies, fresh juices, healthy fare, vegetarian friendly
3133 Grand AveAn old favorite for lunchtime. They have fresh juices and smoothies and a simple but tasty menu.
Coral Bagels
2750 SW 26th AveClassic diner, good for breakfast.
Local bar/restaurant in the marina with a beautiful view of the bay. Live music under the banyan tree every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
20 locals recommend
Grove Bay Grill
3381 Pan American DrLocal bar/restaurant in the marina with a beautiful view of the bay. Live music under the banyan tree every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Everything Else
Kirk Munroe Tennis Center
3101 Florida AveGood public Tennis courts for $3/hour, open 8am-10pm.
CVS
3215 Grand AveFor last minute items.
The place to buy wine. They have an amazing selection and great atmosphere. The food is good too, and no corkage fees.
20 locals recommend
Happy Wine in the Grove
2833 Bird AveThe place to buy wine. They have an amazing selection and great atmosphere. The food is good too, and no corkage fees.
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane RdBeautiful park.
David T. Kennedy Park
2400 S Bayshore DrBeautiful Park with nice walking trail and dog park.
Alice Wainwright Park
2901 Brickell AveBeautiful park with great bay views.
Shopping
Catch-A-Wave
2741 Grand AveGreat locally owned surf shop. Bike rentals now available.
Olfactory Co.
3444 Main HwyNice boutique with unique gifts.
Out of Africa
2911 Grand AveAfrican store with products hand selected by the owner.
A wonderfully eclectic locally owned store since 1968, with items from all over the world.
8 locals recommend
Maya Hatcha
3606 Grand AveA wonderfully eclectic locally owned store since 1968, with items from all over the world.
Great locally owned dive shop. They also offer scuba certification courses.
7 locals recommend
Grove Scuba
2809 SW 27th AveGreat locally owned dive shop. They also offer scuba certification courses.
Big Daddy's Liquors
2988 SW 27th AveLiquor store, open late.
Essentials
The Fresh Market
2640 S Bayshore DrUpscale grocery store
Milam's Market
2969 SW 32nd AveNeighborhood grocery store.