I have lived in South Florida the majority of my life so have done the legwork of learning what is worth it and what is not. Here is a list of where and what to do if you find yourself in southern part of the great state of FL.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Beauty & Wellness
Markets
Outdoor Activities
Love to walk here, sit on the bench and look at the water. There's a path around the pond that is lit up at night along the sides.
Fuchs Park | South Miami, FL - Official Website
When I am too lazy to drive to Surfside, Bill Bagg's in Key Biscayne will more than suffice.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Take people who want to move to Florida here as a test to see if they have what it takes.
Shark Valley Trails - Everglades - National Park Service
Biggest dog park I'm aware of in Miami, with small and big dog section. Also has a long trial that borders the entire park, nice for walking and running.
David Kennedy Park | Miami & Miami Beach
Restaurants
Rite of passage Pizza for those who frequent and live on Key Biscayne
Sir Pizza Key Biscayne - Order Food Online - Delivery and ...
Mushroom risotto is a must.
Matsuri
High end French fare worth all the pennies.
Pastis
Arts & Entertainment
Love how quiet this place is and they always have some of the more top comtemporary artists on exhibition.
Rubell Museum
Super nice theater in Downtown Miami totally worth the trek.
Silverspot Cinema | Silverspot Cinema
Awesome place down south that rehabilitates and takes in exotic animals and has created a small zoo where you can visit these animals.
Safari Edventure
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Comedy Inn | INNVITE ONLY Comedy Club Inn Miami
Beauty & Wellness
Great at maintaining length and blow-outs that last forever!
Ali Caballero LLC In Coral Gables FL | Vagaro
The ladies at Rever are such professionals and knowledgeable on skincare treatments. You'd be in amazing hands with them!
Rever Wellness
Markets
Best of the best local food and artisan vendors. There's a pineapple salsa that I always make it a point to get if I'm at Merrick Park on a Sunday.
Farmers Market at Merrick Park | Coral Gables
Best vintage fair in Miami that features local artisanal and vintage vendors three times a month in different locations.