My game plan for a perfect Miami weekend: Art Deco strolls and beach time in South Beach, cafecito and dominoes on Calle Ocho, then murals in Wynwood and dinner in the Design District. These are the spots I actually send friends to when they visit Mi...
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I start here for a walking tour of the pastel Art Deco hotels along Ocean Drive.
Art Deco Welcome Center
I post up on the sand at Lummus Park for the classic South Beach lifeguard-tower view.
Lummus Park
I walk the pier at South Pointe Park at sunset to watch the cruise ships head out of Government Cut.
South Pointe Park
I duck into the Wolfsonian for its quirky collection of propaganda posters and design objects when I need a break from the sun.
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
I stroll the pedestrian mall on Lincoln Road for shopping and people-watching after dark.
Lincoln Rd
I grab a Cuban sandwich and a cafe con leche at this no-frills diner that's been on Collins since 1962.
Puerto Sagua Restaurant
I get a late-night French baguette sandwich with all the toppings at this tiny South Beach counter.
La Sandwicherie Miami Beach
I have a cheap drink at Miami Beach's oldest bar, a neon-lit dive that's been pouring for a century.
Mac's Club Deuce ♣️
I splurge on a big steak night at Prime 112, the see-and-be-seen steakhouse in South of Fifth.
Myles Restaurant Group
I book a waterfront table at Smith & Wollensky to watch the boats cruise by while I eat.
Smith & Wollensky - Miami Beach
I order a cafecito at the ventanita and a plate of ropa vieja inside this legendary Cuban restaurant.
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
I catch live salsa and grab a mojito at this historic Calle Ocho bar with its pineapple-shaped stage.
BALL & CHAIN
I watch the regulars slam down tiles at Máximo Gómez Park, better known as Domino Park.
Domino Park
I get a frita, the Cuban burger piled with crispy shoestring potatoes, and a mamey milkshake here.
El Rey De Las Fritas
I always order the Abuela Maria scoop with guava, cream cheese, and Maria cookies.
Azucar Ice Cream
I come for the cantinero-style cocktails and live trova music at this award-winning Calle Ocho bar.
Cafe La Trova
I grab a pressed Cubano made with house-cured ham and pickles at this tiny Calle Ocho sandwich shop.
Sanguich
I tour the galleries and then hang out on the shaded terrace with its hanging gardens over Biscayne Bay.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
I walk the waterfront at Bayside Marketplace and hop on a boat tour past the celebrity homes on Star Island.
Bayside Marketplace
I order the ceviche and lomo saltado at this lively downtown Peruvian spot.
CVI.CHE 105
I grab a riverside table for fresh fish and a cold beer while the boats go by on the Miami River.
Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market
I spend a morning exploring the Italian Renaissance-style villa and gardens right on Biscayne Bay.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
I wander the outdoor street-art museum at Wynwood Walls, where the murals change every year.
Wynwood Walls
I refuel with a pour-over at Panther Coffee's original Wynwood café before mural hunting.
Panther Coffee
I pick up a loaf of sourdough and a pastry at Zak the Baker's bright Wynwood bakery.
Zak the Baker
I grab al pastor tacos and guac at Coyo Taco, then check out the hidden bar in the back.
Coyo Taco
I order the wood-oven dishes and a cocktail at this Design District pioneer from chef Michael Schwartz.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
I grab a garden table for grilled octopus, mezze, and sangria at this Greek-Turkish spot in a 1940s house.
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
I drive out to Key Biscayne for the quiet beach and the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse.
