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🌴 South Florida Favorites | Food, Fun & Things To Do

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Michele Wolfman

Family Travel, Local Favorites & Places We Actually Love These are the places my family and I actually go, eat, stay, visit and recommend! From South Florida favorites and Miami sporting events to Orlando theme parks, Tampa attractions, New York...

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Where to Stay

Things to Do

Where to Eat

Beaches & Outdoor Favorites

Sports & Entertainment

🍺 Breweries, Bars & Drinks

Where to Stay

The Breakers is truly one of the most beautiful hotels in South Florida. Located right on the ocean in Palm Beach, the property is absolutely exquisite. I’ve been coming here for years for special occasions, especially Mother’s Day brunches, and it n...

The Breakers Palm Beach

We stayed here before flying to LA and absolutely loved it! The hotel is beautiful and incredibly convenient when flying out of Miami. There’s a really great restaurant inside, a gorgeous pool area, and a long dock where you can walk out over the wat...

Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

Things to Do

CityPlace – West Palm Beach 🌴✨ Such a fun place to spend an afternoon or evening! There are tons of great restaurants, shopping, and places to grab a quick bite, and it’s just a nice area to walk around and enjoy. During the holidays, it’s especial...

CityPlace

🦁 Lion Country Safari — Loxahatchee, Florida I’ve been taking my kids here since they were little, and it’s always been such a fun family day! The drive-through safari has a great variety of animals, including, of course, the lions. After the safar...

Lion Country Safari

A South Florida family favorite! 🦁🌴 Palm Beach Zoo is such a fun day out with the kids. It’s easy to walk, has plenty to see, and is a great mix of animals, outdoor time, and family fun. We’ve always enjoyed our visits, and I love supporting a loca...

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

One of our favorite Miami spots! The Frost Museum of Science is such a fun experience for both kids and adults. We especially love the aquarium, planetarium, and all of the interactive exhibits. There is so much to explore, and it’s a great way to sp...

Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Such a fun South Florida outing! PopStroke combines mini golf with great food, drinks, and a really fun atmosphere. It’s perfect for families, date nights, or hanging out with friends. We love that it feels like more than just mini golf—it’s an exper...

PopStroke

There’s always something fun happening at the South Florida Fairgrounds! Depending on the time of year, you can catch the South Florida Fair, RV shows, bridal shows, expos, special events and so much more. There really is a wide variety of events for...

South Florida Fair

One of our favorite South Florida family activities! Zoo Miami is huge, so plan to spend several hours exploring. There’s so much to see and it’s a fun day out for kids and adults. Definitely wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, and plan for the ...

Zoo Miami

My family has been to IPIC in Boca Raton and really enjoyed it! It’s definitely more of an upscale movie experience, with comfortable luxury seating and food and drinks available while you watch. Located right in Mizner Park, so it’s also a great opt...

IPIC Theaters

We come here pretty often for my son’s birthday celebrations and family get-togethers, and it’s always a good time! There are tons of different games to choose from, and the competition can get pretty fierce in our family. 😂 Of course, one of my son...

Drive Shack

Bayside Marketplace is always a fun place to visit in Miami! There’s tons of shopping, restaurants, live entertainment, and beautiful views of the water. It’s also conveniently located near the Port of Miami and right across from the arena where the ...

Bayside Marketplace

Where to Eat

Absolutely great food and such a fun atmosphere! Located right inside Town Center at Boca Raton, so it’s perfect for grabbing lunch or dinner while shopping. We always enjoy coming here — and my daughter works here as a hostess, which makes it an ext...

Maggie McFly's®

Great food and such a fun, relaxing atmosphere! You can hang out by the outdoor fire pit, sit at the bar and catch a game, or grab a table near the big fireplace for a little extra ambience. My favorite appetizer is definitely the lettuce wraps, but ...

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

My family and I love coming here! The food is always really good, and I swear the menu gets bigger every time we visit—there are so many choices. And of course, you can’t come to The Cheesecake Factory without getting cheesecake! Absolutely delicious...

The Cheesecake Factory

We come here with our family pretty often, whether it’s to celebrate a holiday or just enjoy a regular family get-together. The food is always good, and a few of our favorites are the wonton soup, spare ribs, and egg rolls. Definitely a place we enjo...

P.F. Chang's

Delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere! Highly recommend

Burt & Max's

Beaches & Outdoor Favorites

🌴 Delray Public Beach — Delray Beach, Florida You really can’t go wrong with the beaches in South Florida! From Miami all the way up through Palm Beach County, the beaches are beautiful. Delray Public Beach is one of my favorites because of its loc...

Delray Public Beach

Sports & Entertainment

🎭 Broward Center for the Performing Arts We’ve been coming here for years and absolutely love it! The venue is beautiful, right on the water in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and it’s such a great place for a night out. We’ve seen some wonderful product...

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

🎶 iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre — Live Music at the South Florida Fairgrounds Such a fun place to see a concert! I had season tickets for several years and went all the time. I’ve seen everyone from Janet Jackson and Imagine Dragons to Luke Bryan, ...

iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

One of our favorite South Florida experiences! Whether you’re a huge hockey fan or just looking for a fun night out, a Florida Panthers game is such a great experience. The energy at Amerant Bank Arena is amazing, and it’s a fun option for families...

Official Florida Panthers Website

Miami Dolphins 🐬 A South Florida favorite! Whether you’re a lifelong Dolphins fan or visiting Miami and looking for a true local sports experience, catching a game at Hard Rock Stadium is such a fun way to spend the day. Great atmosphere, lots of en...

Miami Dolphins

A South Florida favorite! Whether you’re catching a Miami HEAT game at the Kaseya Center or following them from home, the energy and atmosphere are always incredible. A must for basketball and sports fans visiting Miami! 🏀🔥

Official Site Of The Miami HEAT

We’ve seen some really great Broadway shows, children’s performances, and concerts at the Kravis Center over the years. It’s a beautiful venue with a wonderful variety of entertainment for all ages. I also love the location—it’s close to plenty of re...

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

🍺 Breweries, Bars & Drinks

🍺 Barrel of Monks Brewing — Boca Raton Such a great local brewery and a really fun place to hang out! 🍻 One of the best parts is Cheffrey Eats, their resident food truck that was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! The food is del...

Barrel of Monks Brewing

🍺 A Boynton Beach Favorite Such a fun local brewery with a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and a great selection of craft beers. Perfect for hanging out with friends, enjoying a cold beer, and supporting a local South Florida brewery. Definitely worth...

Copperpoint Brewing Company

🍺 Cove Brewery — Deerfield Beach A fun local brewery in Deerfield Beach with a laid-back South Florida vibe. They have live music, which makes it such a fun place to grab a locally brewed beer, listen to some music, and just hang out with friends. ...

Cove Brewery

Shopping

Sawgrass Mills is a must if you love shopping! It’s HUGE, with everything from everyday favorites and outlet deals to designer luxury stores at The Colonnade. There are also plenty of restaurants, so you can easily make a full day of it. If you’re vi...

Sawgrass Mills

Great shopping and a beautiful mall! There are tons of amazing stores, plus plenty of restaurants to stop at for lunch or dinner. You can easily spend a few hours here shopping, walking around, and grabbing something to eat. Definitely one of my favo...

Town Center at Boca Raton

My South Florida Go-To’s: Services I Swear By Description

My Nail Salon Go-To 💅 I absolutely love this nail salon! I’ve been going here for years, and they always do such a beautiful job. Everyone is so friendly, and their pedicures and manicures are great. They also do amazing gel and NexGen nails. I’ve ...

Top Nail Spa

Sheehan’s Collision is an excellent body shop that I highly recommend. They make the entire process so much easier by helping handle everything from start to finish. They’re professional, reliable, and do excellent work. It’s so nice having a place y...

Sheehan's Collision