South Beach (Video)
Hi folks! I’m going to try and explain the difference between South Beach and Miami Beach for you. People are sometimes confused by this, but it is very easy to understand. They are one in the same. South Beach is just the southernmost area of Miami Beach. That’s it. The dividing line is 23rd St. The area north of 23rd St. is “Miami Beach”. The area south of 23rd St. is “South Beach”, sometimes called “SoBe”, and usually refereed to as “the Beach” by locals. Most of the trendy nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels are located in South Beach. In South Beach you will also find Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Espanola Way, Flamingo Park, Art Deco District, Convention Center, Wolfsonian Museum, Regal Movie Theatre, and a beautiful (topless) beach. If you are visiting South Beach for just 3 or 4 days, you could easily get by without renting a car. Most everything is in walking distance, and the public transportaion is good. Keep you eyes open for the South Beach Local Bus. Thanks to Expedia and Hotels.com, we also have a tool on our site where you can search for just South Beach hotels. Arr.. I find it so much easier to show rather than to tell. Take a look at this South Beach map. Ain’t it cool! Before I sign off, it should be mentioned Wikipedia has an excellent article about the section of Miami Beach known as South Beach. Lastly, if you are researching a report, or just crazy to learn everything you can about the area, MiamiBeach411 has a helpful article that explains the history of Miami Beach & South Beach. ABOVE: Take a narrated bus tour down world famous Ocean Drive in South Beach. Make A Reservation
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We would love to find a hotel that is right on the beach or across the street from. My husband loves the show “Miami Ink” so we were wondering if that is also on the strip, do you know? We look forward to your respone and thank you! Molly R. - Colorado
I hope you can help me narrow it down or give me more ideas. Looking forward to the warm weather as we are snowed in here in Colorado. :( Thanks! Molly
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Bryan says:
There are so many unique neighborhoods in Miami Beach that we could write pages about each of them. South Beach just happens to be the largest neighborhood with all the action. South of 23rd street not only will you find most of the popular and trendy shops, restaurants, and hotels, but also the most diverse neighborhood.
South Beach is large enough that from block-to-block one can really find a different vibe. For example, when people come to visit they tend to spend time on the eastern side (Atlantic side) on famed Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Street, where the beaches and most of the hotels, shops, and nightclubs can be found. Walk the streets south of Fifth Street in “SOFI” and you will find a quiet neighborhood of luxury waterfront high-rise condominiums, South Point Park, and a mix of exclusive restaurants and boutique hotels. To the West, along Alton Road and West Avenue is where one can find many service related retailers and bay front condos where locals often find solace from the hustle and bustle of the touristy eastern portion of South Beach. There are many great restaurants on the western side that are mostly frequented only by locals. Of course, to the north there is Lincoln Road, a pedestrian street that connects Alton Road to Washington, and one of the hottest areas in town for shopping, dinning, and people-watching.
I believe South Beach has played a significant part in helping Miami to become a truly international city, and will continue to be the #1 entertainment destination of Southeast Florida.
Posted on 11/06/2005 at 9:24 PM