Ana & Lisette’s Guidebook
Hot Spots and Shopping Recommendations
Here is a list of places we recommend. Most of them have shopping and dining. Enjoy.
Upper Buena Vista
5040 NE 50th TerraceGreat place for food and shopping literally four blocks away.
Historic Little Havana is a wonderful place to visit. Walk around, eat, drink, buy some Cuban cigars and souvenirs.
594 locals recommend
Little Havana
Historic Little Havana is a wonderful place to visit. Walk around, eat, drink, buy some Cuban cigars and souvenirs.
Luxury shopping, Institute of Contemporary Art, plenty of restaurants all literally 5 minutes away.
949 locals recommend
Miami Design District
Luxury shopping, Institute of Contemporary Art, plenty of restaurants all literally 5 minutes away.
The Shops at Midtown Miami
3401 N Miami AveGreat shopping and restaurants 5-8 minutes away.
Local art and international art scene, bars, restaurants and shopping. Must go and visit the walls that change every year.
1332 locals recommend
Wynwood
Local art and international art scene, bars, restaurants and shopping. Must go and visit the walls that change every year.
Downtown Miami
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveCoconut Grove
South Beach
Key Biscayne
Key West
A little bit of a drive so good for a day trip.
Coral Gables
Suggested Nearby Dining
We compiled a list of some of the restaurants we frequent and recommend. Enjoy.
Shokudo By World Resources Cafe
4740 NE 2nd AveHappy hour from 5 to 7 pm.
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveNear Design District
Located in the Upper Buena Vista area literally down the street from the house.
41 locals recommend
Vista Restaurant
5020 NE 2nd AveLocated in the Upper Buena Vista area literally down the street from the house.
Fiorito
5555 NE 2nd AveLocal Argentinean restaurant
CHICA Miami
5556 NE 4th CtAndiamo! Brick Oven Pizza
5600 Biscayne Blvd
Sherwoods bistro
8281 NE 2nd AveLocated in the Design District down the street from the house.
139 locals recommend
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MIAMI
130 NE 40th StLocated in the Design District down the street from the house.
The Anderson
709 NE 79th StKnown for their Taco Tuesdays and signature drinks.
Boteco
916 NE 79th StLocal Brazilian restaurant. Must have the caipirinha and picanha.
Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop
186 NE 29th StAuthentic Cuban restaurant in Midtown
Located in Wynwood, a local favorite. Try the bacon inspired donut and they even have gluten free and vegan options.
86 locals recommend
The Salty Donut Wynwood
50 NW 23rd StLocated in Wynwood, a local favorite. Try the bacon inspired donut and they even have gluten free and vegan options.
Plant Miami
105 NE 24th StLocated in Wynwood, a local vegan favorite
Two locations: One off of NW 2nd and NW 36 street and the other is on 81st Street. Vegan and vegetarian restaurant
10 locals recommend
Guarapo Juice Bar & Cafe Wynwood
171 NW 36th StTwo locations: One off of NW 2nd and NW 36 street and the other is on 81st Street. Vegan and vegetarian restaurant
Zak the Baker DELI
295 NW 26th StBest bakery in town located in Wywnood
1-800-Lucky
143 NW 23rd StAsian inspired EATERY in Wynwood
The best Cuban bakery and restaurant - a famous tourist spot and local favorite. Must try the croquetas, pastelitos and espresso.
290 locals recommend
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
3555 SW 8th StThe best Cuban bakery and restaurant - a famous tourist spot and local favorite. Must try the croquetas, pastelitos and espresso.
Puerto Sagua
700 Collins AveMiami Beach Cuban restaurant
In Wynwood by the walls, a great place to grab some lunch while walking around
102 locals recommend
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd AveIn Wynwood by the walls, a great place to grab some lunch while walking around
Panther Coffee - Wynwood
2390 NW 2nd AveHippest coffee spot in Wynwood
Boia De
5205 NE 2nd AveR House Wynwood
2727 NW 2nd AveBeat Culture Brewery
7250 NW 11th StNegroni Bistro & Sushi Bar
3201 Buena Vista BlvdCultural Experiences and Parks
From museums to local parks, here are some of our favorites.
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvdwww.pamm.org
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne BlvdCheck out the calendar of events to go see one of their many shows. http://www.arsht.org
224 locals recommend
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne BlvdCheck out the calendar of events to go see one of their many shows. http://www.arsht.org
Great for a walk, play tennis, play on the playground, plan a picnic or rent a kayak to explore the bay.
41 locals recommend
Morningside Park
750 NE 55th TerraceGreat for a walk, play tennis, play on the playground, plan a picnic or rent a kayak to explore the bay.
Take a walk along the pier, watch the cruises go by, dine at Smith and Wollenskey or simply go to the beach and take a seim.
184 locals recommend
South Pointe Beach
Take a walk along the pier, watch the cruises go by, dine at Smith and Wollenskey or simply go to the beach and take a seim.
Located in Coconut Grove, explore this historic site.
97 locals recommend
Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main HwyLocated in Coconut Grove, explore this historic site.
Located in Coconut Grove, a great place to go for a walk, take in the water views, play volleyball and enjoy a picnic.
84 locals recommend
David T. Kennedy Park
2400 S Bayshore DrLocated in Coconut Grove, a great place to go for a walk, take in the water views, play volleyball and enjoy a picnic.
MADE at The Citadel
8325 NE 2nd AveCool local hipster spot with shopping and food
Located in North Miami, a nice way to enjoy an afternoon.
128 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th StLocated in North Miami, a nice way to enjoy an afternoon.
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StA must go for salsa dancing!!
Food scene
HeartLand
382 Northeast 61st StreetWood Fire outdoor Kitchen
https://www.heartlandmiami.com/
The Plantisserie - Plant Based Organic Deli & Market
7316 NE 2nd AveEl Turco Turkish Food
5026 Northeast 2nd AvenueCity advice
Getting around
Revel Moped Share and Citibikes
Revel is an electric scooter share program in the City. You can ride download the app before arriving and register in order to use it while here. You must have a valid drivers license. We always try to have one right outside the house.
There are also Citibike stations throughout the city. Make sure to download the app to see where the nearest one is to you.