Miami & Miami Beach – 3-Day Travel Guide with Beaches, Culture, Shopping & Nightlife

After arriving in Miami-Dade County, tune in with radio stations FM 102.7 Oldies or FM 99.9 Country Music.

Breakfast at Greenstreet Cafe
3468 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove
Phone 305-444-0244
www.greenstreetcafe.net
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. – reservations are useless – expect about a 30-minute wait. You will be notified by phone when your table is ready.

Relax in the lively atmosphere of Coconut Grove.

Stay in South Beach:

Marriott Stanton South Beach
161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
Phone 305-536-7700

or

The Savoy
425 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
Phone 305-032-0200

Both hotels are located directly on the wide sandy beach and offer all amenities – from beach chairs to refreshing drinks.

Afternoon Shopping:

• Bal Harbour Shops – luxury shopping from Chanel to Tiffany
• David & Sol Shoes – large shoe store in Surfside (closed Saturdays)
• Shops at Merrick Park – over 100 stores including Gucci, Nordstrom, Tiffany, Neiman Marcus

Evening:
Head to Ocean Drive – vibrant nightlife, trendy, lively, and uniquely Miami Beach. Enjoy drinks or dinner at one of the many restaurants.

Insider Tip:
Happy Wine, Coral Gables – a cozy Spanish bodega with tapas such as Tortilla Española, Pimientos de Padrón, Jamón Serrano, and lamb chops. Choose your wine directly from the shelf and only pay a $8 cork fee.

Day 2 – Indulgence & Shopping

If this day falls on a Sunday:

Bistro One LR – Ritz Carlton South Beach
Enjoy an exceptional Champagne brunch featuring caviar, sushi, sashimi, warm dishes, and an endless dessert bar – truly worth it.

Afternoon:

• Aventura Mall – luxury brands such as Dior, Fendi, Tiffany
• Dolphin Mall – over 240 outlet stores
• Insider Tip: BRIO Tuscan Grille – carpaccio and Italian red wine
• Bayside Marketplace – open-air mall near the cruise port
• The Falls – one of the largest open-air malls in the U.S.

More Restaurant Recommendations:

• Casa Juancho – Spanish cuisine
• Sergio’s – traditional Cuban dishes
• Versailles – iconic Cuban restaurant in Little Havana
• Le Bouchon du Grove – French cuisine (escargots, lamb, chocolate mousse)

Day 3 – Relaxation & Culture

Tired feet? Spend a few hours under the Florida sun at Miami Beach or take a trip to Key Biscayne.

Attractions & Excursions:

• Pérez Art Museum
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
• Jungle Island (7.5 hectares, over 110 animal species)
• Miami Sea Aquarium (famous from “Flipper”)
• Monkey Jungle – monkeys in a natural-like environment

Conclusion

As you can see, Miami and Miami Beach – with more than 5.5 million people – offer far more than a 3-day visit. A destination you will return to again and again.