Miami’s Caribbean Festival takes place over Columbus Day Weekend and includes music, dance, enchanting costumes and rhythmic drumming. Guests from across the Caribbean fly in to take part in the parades and new competitions for decorative floats and fancy dress are added each year. In 1990, the first Junior Carnival Parade was staged the day before the main parade to encourage all South Florida kids to join with thousands of their Caribbean classmates and participate in this diverse celebration.

Get ready for days of family fun, face painting for the kids and lots of great ethnic foods from all across the Islands. Miami’s Junior Carnival takes place Saturday, September 29th, 2018 from 12noon-11pm at Central Broward Regional Park. Steel Bands will compete in “Panorama,” a championship match featuring musicians from across the globe Friday, October 5th from 4pm-11pm at the Central Broward Regional Park and J’ouvert is a massive street party, 7am-3pm, on Saturday, October 6. Tickets can be purchased at www.miamibrowardcarnival.com.

1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
One of South Beach’s landmark nightclubs, Nikki Beach Club provides private beachfront access at the southernmost part of Ocean Drive. With full bar and dining service both indoors and alfresco, the club is an ideal spot to spend a lazy weekend afternoon surrounded by some dazzling beach bodies. Sundays from 11am – 4pm, a full buffet brunch service includes rotisserie and carving stations, freshly-crafted sushi and decadent desserts. Guests enjoying brunch can order champagne mimosas and gourmet bloody marys for just $7. Check the club website to reserve a cabana, beach bed or lounger to host your own surfside soiree!

1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
With a few prized outdoor tables set along the Government Cut waterway, Smith & Wollensky is a popular steakhouse with a waterfront bar offering stellar views of massive cruise ships slowly steaming out to sea. Folks in the know gather around 4pm to toast the afternoon with a round of drinks and a cool ocean breeze. Enjoy classic cocktails, a well-curated wine list and tasty bar bites in good company seven days a week.

401 SW Third Avenue, Miami, FL
Check out Miami’s newest alfresco drinks spot, River Yacht Club located on the busy Miami River waterway. Enjoy food, drinks, music and fun as the sun sets and the city’s top DJs spin for a well-dressed crowd. If you’ve got the income for a Van Dutch yacht, you can make your entrance via the dock area with all eyes on your pricey boat. Otherwise, be content to relax under a tropical gazebo sipping cool drinks and sizing up the crowd.

3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL
Popular with tourists and a fun spot to take out of town guests, the Rusty Pelican is one of Miami’s landmark lounges located on Key Biscayne and offering dramatic views of the Downtown Miami skyline. Stop in at sunset to enjoy the best of the bar area, serving drinks until 11pm weeknights and 1am on weekends. Perfect for a pre-dinner toast or a romantic nightcap, the Pelican Bar also offers happy hour discounts weeknights from 4-7pm.

40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Discover Executive Chef Mark Zeitouni’s creative Mediterranean menu at Lido Bayside Grill at the Standard Hotel & Spa where a healthy and wholesome lifestyle is encouraged year round. With service starting at 7am and winding down around midnight, the lounge enjoys a loyal local following during sundown happy hour when beer is $3, wine, frose and well drinks are $7 and the list of tasty bar bites includes nachos, wings, oysters and empanadas.

500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL
Sample a unique variety of Asian-inspired bar bites at this chic hotel lounge just steps away from the Brickell Financial District. Expect plenty of well-dressed professionals making connections toward sunset at MO Bar & Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel when the weeknight happy hour menu includes $8 cocktails and $5 snacks like Tostone Sliders, Crispy Calamari and Spicy Sushi style cones of tuna or salmon. The bar features live entertainment with a Latin flair Friday and Saturday nights.

422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
Providing a welcome escape for well-heeled Downtown partiers, Seaspice Brasserie on the Miami River pours whiskey, wine and bubbly both indoors and alfresco. With two wood burning ovens and seating for over 300 guests, the restaurant and lounge offers unparalleled views of the Miami skyline from the edge of the busy working waterway. Modern Garden is the latest addition to the property; a covered patio with a popular crudo bar and a hot-stone menu. Best of all, you can make your entrance by car or by boat!

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL
Verde, the haute bayfront coffee bar enjoying pride of place in the newly launched Perez Art Museum in the heart of Downtown Miami, offers guests a variety of seasonally-inspired dishes served with an amazing view of Biscayne Bay. Chef Kaytlin Brakefield, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute who trained at San Francisco’s famed Quince and Cotogna, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and specialty cocktails plus food-friendly wines for guests of the museum as well as the general public. Admission to PAMM is not required to take advantage of the awesome vistas at Verde.

300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
With a newly updated menu and an impressive happy hour, Monty’s Sunset at the Marina is one of South Beach’s most popular afternoon drinking destinations. Off-price bar specials run Monday through Friday from 4pm – 8pm including half off all liquor and 30% off wine and draft beer. Guests can sit under the shade of a tropical thatched tiki bar or take advantage of the public pool deck where the view of Miami’s amazing sunsets is second to none. Enjoy selections from the raw bar menu, fresh Florida stone crabs and the lobster burger – a juicy beef burger topped with Maine lobster and crispy onions.

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Master Mixologist Ramsey Pimentel welcomes you to the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, a breezy seaside enclave serving beach-friendly fare and classic cocktails seven days a week until 8pm. Popular with sun worshippers by day, the alfresco lounge is especially “DiSocial” from 3pm – 8pm when carafes of cocktails and bottle service are half off and a small plate menu is just $10. The restaurant offers raw bar service and a variety of ceviche, plus platters of hummus, sweet & spicy wings and sliders.

Art Basel has proven to be such a successful venture for South Florida tourism, the City of Miami Beach signed a partnership transaction with Art Basel parent company Messe Schweiz giving them a financial stake in the Miami Beach Convention Center to guarantee that Art Basel returns annually through 2011. Art Basel would not agree to the return of the Fair more than a year in advance until this lucrative deal was ironed out last month. In exchange for this hefty concession, the City gets a promise of just three more years of the Fair.

Last season’s show featured more than 220 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa exhibiting 20th and 21st Century artworks created by over 2,000 unique artists. Additional gallery space is dedicated to young artists, performance art, public art projects and video and sound installations.

Local museums, galleries and collectors also curate installations in tandem with the Basel events to make this a multi-layered art-centered spectacular. As the rest of the world settles in for a long winter’s chill, South Florida heats up with a sizzling celebration of design, painting, sculpture and multi-media works for an international crowd of art enthusiasts, celebrities and scenesters who arrive on private planes and commercial jets and fill literally every hotel room in the county.

We look forward to welcoming you to Art Basel 2008 and promise to keep you posted on the best shows, the hottest parties and all of the late-breaking events.

ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH FAQs

What transportation is available between MIA Airport and Miami Beach?

We recommend taxis which are available for a flat-rate of $32 and drop you off right at your hotel. Here’s a list of all taxi fares in Miami. “Super Shuttle” van service which makes several stops is also available.

What top hotels are closest to Art Basel and the Miami Beach Convention Center?

Beginning one block east you’ll find oceanfront hotels such as the Sagamore, Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Shore Club, Raleigh South Beach, National, Loews Miami Beach and Royal Palm. A block to the south just off of Lincoln Road is the Albion hotel. There are many, many other fine hotels within walking distance of Art Basel that provide a great guest experience, and you can compare prices and availability in the Miami Beach hotels section.

What transportation is available around Miami Beach?

The South Beach section of Miami Beach is a compact area where taxis are readily available, however another great way to transit the city is via the South Beach Local shuttle bus, which costs $0.25 and loops around the island hitting all important areas. The route and all shuttle stops are shown in red on this South Beach Local map.

What transportation is available to the Wynwood Arts District?

Wynwood is approximately 5 miles away on the mainland and can be reached via taxi (around $20). This page gives a complete list of Miami taxi fares.

How far is it from Art Basel (at the Convention Center) to Joe’s Stone Crab?

Joe’s Stone Crab is located 18 blocks south of the Convention Center and takes 5 minutes via taxi ($7-10), or 15 minutes via the South Beach Local shuttle bus ($0.25). Keep in mind that you can get to Joe’s quicker than you can get a table at Joe’s—it’s a very popular restaurant.

How far is it from Art Basel (at the Convention Center) to Ocean Drive?

Ocean Drive begins at 15th Street, 4 blocks to the south of the Convention Center.

Where are the nightclubs located?

Information on all the top clubs in Miami Beach can be found here in the Clubs section.

How late are the nightclubs open and what is the best time to arrive?

Miami Beach clubs are open from 10pm to 5am and are always packed between midnight and 3am. During special events such as Art Basel, table reservations are the best way to enjoy the scene and avoid hassles at the door.

What are the top 5 restaurants within walking distance of the Convention Center?

Quattro on Lincoln Road, Bistro One at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Nobu at the Shore Club, The Restaurant at The Setai and Blue Door Fish at the Delano.

What is the most off-beat restaurant experience in Miami Beach?

Tap-Tap Haitian restaurant at 819 Fifth Street.

For more information about Parallel Fairs in and around the city, here is a list of websites to check out:

Art Miami, www.art-miami.com

Aqua Art Miami, www.aquaartmiami.com

Bridge Art Fair, www.bridgeartfair.com

Design Miami, www.designmiami.com

GEISAI , www.geisai.us

INK Miami Fair, www.inkartfair.com

NADA Art Fair, www.newartdealers.org

Photo Miami, www.artfairsinc.com

Pool Art Fair, www.poolartfair.com

Pulse, www.pulse-art.com

Red Dot Fair, www.reddotfair.com

SCOPE , www.scope-art.com

Brazilian cherrywood floors and 18,000 feet of white gossamer curtains set the perfect stage for a mix of surreal furniture that pay homage to the likes of Antoni Gaudi and Salvador Dali. The lobby’s Rose Bar is the just the aperitif for two of South Beach’s most popular dining destinations. First find UMI Sushi & Sake Bar, an elegant communal dining table in the center of the lobby serving Japanese seafood, craft cocktails and a variety of sakes. At the back of the property, overlooking the garden and pool terrace is Bianca, a modern eatery featuring Chef Jason Bamford’s Italian-inspired menu. Terra-cotta stairs lead the way from the restaurant to the Orchard where one would hardly be surprised to see the Mad Hatter or Queen of Hearts playing with the life-size chess pieces, or Alice herself peering into one of the full-length mirrors propped against the trunk of a ficus tree.

A museum-like gift shop (not a flamingo magnet in site), a well-appointed fitness center, a pristine private beach and rooftop Agua Spa that embodies what sitting on a cloud must be like are only a few reasons visitors ignore the beckoning of the outside world for the enchanting haven of relaxation that is the Delano. Late night guests gravitate to FDR Lounge in the lower lobby where a mixed format of live performers and top DJs sets the mood.

Note that some locations only offer the menus on weekdays or restrict participation to lunch or dinner so it is best to contact the restaurant directly to make sure the offer is available.

1 Hotel Rooftop
15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar
26 Sushi & Tapas
94th Aero Squadron
5300 Chophouse
A Fish Called Avalon
Adena Grill & Wine Bar
Altamare Restaurant
Anacapri on Ponce
Angelique Euro Cafe
AQ by Acqualina
Area 31
Atrio Restaurant & Wine Bar
Azul
Bâoli Miami
Barceloneta
The Bazaar by José Andrés
Beachcraft
Biscayne Tavern
Bistro Cassis
Bistrot Bagatelle
BLT Prime
BLT Steak
Bocce
Bourbon Steak Miami
Brasserie Azur
Brasserie Central
Bulla Gastrobar
Cafe Catula
Caffe Vialetto
Cantina Beach
Capital Grille, The
Catch Grill and Bar
Cecconi’s Miami Beach
Cena by Michy
Chart House
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant
Chef Rolf’s Tuna’s Seafood Restaurant
Christy’s
Cibo Wine Bar – Coral Gables
Cibo Wine Bar – South Beach
Cipriani Downtown Miami
City Hall the Restaurant
Cleo
Corsair by Scott Conant
Coya Restaurant
Crave
Cypress Room, The
db Bistro Moderne
Deck Sixteen
Devon Seafood + Steak
Dolce Italian
Downtown Bistro
The Dutch Miami
Edge, Steak & Bar
El Cielo
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge
The Federal Miami
Fifi’s Place Seafood Restaurant
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Fontana at The Biltmore Hotel
Fooq’s
Forge Restaurant & Wine Bar, The
Francesco at the Towers of Key Biscayne
Francesco Restaurant Coral Gables
Fresh American Bistro
The Gang Miami
Gibraltar
Gran Inka Restaurant – Aventura
Gran Inka Restaurant – Key Biscayne
Graziano’s – Bird Road
Graziano’s- Brickell
Graziano’s Restaurant – Coral Gables
Grill at The Carillon Hotel & Spa, The
Hakkasan
Haven Kitchen & Lounge
Icebox Cafe
Il Forno Ristorante
Il Mulino NY – Sunny Isles Beach
IL Mulino NY – South Beach
Izzy’s Fish & Oyster
J & G Grill
Juvia
Katsuya
Kebo Restaurant
Kitchen 305
Klima Restaurant & Bar
La Cantina 20
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
La Palma Ristorante & Bar
Lazuli
Larios on the Beach
Lure Fishbar
Macchialina
Marion
Market at Edition
MC Kitchen
Meat Market
Michael Mina 74
Midtown Oyster Bar
Mignonette
Milos by Costas Spiliadis
Morimoto
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Brickell
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Coral Gables
Morton’s The Steakhouse – North Miami Beach
Mr. Chow Miami
Neomi’s Grill
Novecento – Aventura
Novecento – Brickell
Novecento – Key Biscayne
Novecento – Midtown
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Old Lisbon Sunset
Ortanique on the Mile
Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge
The Palm
Palme d’Or at The Biltmore Hotel
Pascal’s on Ponce
Perfecto Restaurant
Pied A Terre at The Cadet Hotel
Piripi
Pisco y Nazca
PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steak House
Prime Fish
Pubbelly
Quality Meats
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
The Red Lander Restaurant at Schnebly Winery
Red Fish Grill
Red Ginger
Red The Steakhouse
Restaurant at The Setai
Restaurant Michael Schwartz
Rioja Grille
The River Seafood & Oyster Bar
Rusty Pelican
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Seagrape
Sea Grill
Seaspice
Semilla Eatery & Bar
Shula’s 347 Grill
Shula’s Steakhouse at The Alexander Hotel
Shula’s Steak House, The Original
Smith & Wollensky
The Social Club
Soho Bay
St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge
STK Miami
StripSteak by Michael Mina
SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
Sushi Samba Coral Gables
Sushi Samba Miami Beach
Swine Southern Table & Bar
Tantalize Miami
Tamara’s Bistro
Tamarina
Terrazza at Shore Club
Texas de Brazil Miami Beach
The Tides Restaurant & Terrace
Timo Restaurant
Tongue & Cheek Restaurant
Toro Toro
Toscana Divino
Trapiche Room
Traymore Restaurant & Bar, The
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House
Tuyo at Miami Dade College
Two Chefs Restaurant
Vagabond Restaurant and Bar
Via Verdi Cucina Rustica
Villa Azur Miami
Vintro Kitchen
WD 555
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Zen Sai Restaurant
Zuma

The Convention Center floor and surrounding parking lots are packed with a million square-feet of boats and accessories offering guests a chance to check out the latest in personal watercraft from jet skis, inflatables, high performance speedboats, luxury yachts and all the gear to go along with them. The Sea Isle Marina on North Bayshore Drive hosts an impressive fleet of power boats and the Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami houses magnificent sailing craft. Each site is serviced by complimentary shuttle bus service making it quick and easy to glide through the exhibits without the hassle of traffic and searching for a parking spot.

Within the Convention Hall, The Big Game Room hosts over 100 exhibits dedicated to the sport fishing industry on the second level of the concourse. Vendors of rods, reels, hooks and lines join with the promoters of popular tournaments and fishing travel destinations to create a dedicated area for anglers at the show. Famous big game sportsmen and members of the Game Fishing Hall of Fame hold informative educational seminars on sport fishing, spear fishing, boat maintenance, fly-casting, and billfish challenges during the week. Improve your chances of landing a trophy catch at the Big Game Room.

In the calm waters of Indian Creek north of 41 Street, an awe-inspiring display of dozens of mega-yachts attracts a crowd of big spenders and big dreamers who marvel at the custom appointments including hot tubs and helicopters propped on deck. Southbound traffic along Collins Avenue grinds to a halt so curious onlookers can check out the bikini models and temporary disco docks set up to entertain the crowds. Champagne flows at waterside parties designed to attract the few remaining customers who are still in the market for an 85-foot cruiser with teak decks, polished fittings and glamorous staterooms.

Making Plans

A show of this magnitude takes over the entire city, booking out most hotel rooms, rental cars, and table reservations at popular restaurants. The fact that the event coincides with the 3-day President’s weekend when families frequently plan a Spring getaway adds even more volume to the annual traffic. It turns out that only those wise enough to confirm dates well in advance can hope to find a spot anywhere on the beach during Boat Show Week. If you follow this guide and confirm your reservations well in advance, your Boat Show visit will be ship shape in no time!

Hotels that are within walking distance to the Miami Beach Convention Center are available at every price point from the full service beachfront resorts along Collins Avenue to the smaller boutique properties found along James Avenue and Lincoln Road. If you are looking for ocean views, room service and all the amenities of a top shelf South Beach vacation, check rates at the Delano, the Ritz-Carlton South Beach and the Setai. If they are already booked,(and chances are they just might be filled with nautical bigwigs), venture to the W Hotel, the Shelborne, the Surfcomber and the National. For spacious beachfront rooms with an en suite kitchenette, the Sagamore has an upscale vibe and a lovely pool.

To save a little money so you can buy a bigger boat, smaller properties near the Convention Center still offer plenty of creature comforts but do not have ocean views, luxe swimming pools or 24 hour room service. At James Avenue, the Crest and Cadet Hotels join the Sanctuary in offering quiet guest rooms and a very short walk to the action. At 22nd Street, the Vintro is one of South Beach’s hidden gems for a bed & breakfast style getaway. On Lincoln Road, the Albion Hotel offers easy access to restaurants and bars and a mod hipster vibe in the renovated Art Deco lobby lounge. For an inexpensive hotel that’s a step away from the chic oceanfront retreats, the Gale has a fun rooftop pool & a cool Rec Room lounge and Catalina Beach Club has simply appointed rooms, a busy sidewalk cafe, a complimentary happy hour for hotel guests and a younger clientele.

Dining on South Beach during the Boat Show can be most challenging at the top-rated steakhouses and landmark restaurants. If you hope to score a table at Prime 112, Casa Tua or Meat Market, make reservations well in advance, confirm them a week prior to your arrival and expect to cool your heels in the bar while the hostess manages overflow crowds. Joe’s Stone Crab does not take reservations but a generously loaded handshake can sometimes minimize the wait. Other upscale options include Morimito or Katsuya for sushi, 1826 or Villa Azur for a supperclub atmosphere and the Edison’s new Matador Room for Latin-inspired fare.

Restaurants closest to the Convention Center are a welcome relief from mundane snack bar foods served on site. For a casual outing just steps away from the show, the sidewalk cafes of Lincoln Road are a welcome relief. Spris and Rosinella offer casual Italian fare. Khong River House, Doraku Sushi and Sushi Samba Dromo create interesting fusions of Japanese and Asian cuisines. Baires Grill is a cozy Argentinean steakhouse just across from New York’s own Shake Shack and AltaMare serves some of the freshest seafood on the mall. If you follow a gluten-free lifestyle, Oolite Cafe serves Florida fresh cuisine that’s healthy, organic and delicious!

For a quick drink between yachts, find Yard House, 100 Montaditos or Finnegan’s Too Bar. For authentic German beers, Hofbrau Munchen Beerhall is as close to Munich as you’re likely to find. At Happy Hour, nip into HuaHua’s Taqueria, Balans, Nexxt Cafe, or Lucky Strike Lanes. At the friendly Tex-Mex Rosa Mexicano, drinks and snacks are discounted after 4pm. Collins Avenue celebrates Happy Hour at Social Club at the Shelborne, Maxine’s and the Raleigh Hotel Martini Bar where drinks and snacks are just $7.

The 70th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail kicks off February 12-16.

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL

Miamarina at Bayside – Home of Strictly Sail Miami
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL

At the heart of the main Miami Beach show tent, international design galleries display museum-quality furniture and objects d’art, lighting and sculpture often affordable only to private collectors or museums who wish to exhibit exceptional works dating back to the Modernism movement of the 1900s. The venue also features scheduled Design Talks where guests can participate in panel discussions, lectures and interviews with some of the biggest names in art, architecture and design. Design Satellite exhibits are staged throughout the city breaking the barriers of traditional museum presentations and allowing all interested parties to view the design process.

Once Art Week kicks off in December, guests face the daunting task of sorting out what exhibits, parties, seminars and performances should fill their overwhelming schedules. Design Miami operates twice-hourly shuttle busses to transport passengers from the main pavilion on Miami Beach to the Design District near MidTown to make it easier to reach Miami events without the hassles of renting a car or finding parking. From there, transport to the Midtown art fair tents is also available free of charge.

Design Miami is located at 19th Street & Meridian Avenue directly behind the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Show Dates are December 3-7, 2014

ammann//gallery / Cologne
Antonella Villanova / Florence
Caroline Van Hoek / Brussels
Carpenters Workshop Gallery / London & Paris
Carwan Gallery / Beirut
Casati Gallery / Chicago
Cristina Grajales Gallery / New York
Demisch Danant / New York
Edward Cella Art + Architecture / Los Angeles
Erastudio & Apartment-Gallery / Milan
Galerie Jacques Lacoste / Paris
Galerie kreo / Paris
Galerie Maria Wettergren / Paris
Galerie Pascal Cuisinier / Paris
Galerie Patrick Seguin / Paris
Galerie VIVID / Rotterdam
Galleria O. / Rome
Galleria Rossana Orlandi / Milan
Gallery Diet / Miami
Gallery SEOMI / Seoul & Los Angeles
Hostler Burrows / New York
Jason Jacques Inc. / New York
Johnson Trading Gallery / New York
Jousse Entreprise / Paris
LAFFANOUR – Galerie Downtown / Paris
Louisa Guinness Gallery / London
Magen H Gallery / New York
Moderne Gallery / Philadelphia
Nilufar Gallery / Milan
Ornamentum / Hudson
Pierre Marie Giraud / Brussels
Priveekollektie Contemporary Art + Design / Heusden aan de Maas
R & Company / New York
Southern Guild / Cape Town
Victor Hunt Designart Dealer / Brussels
Volume Gallery / Chicago

Design Miami partners with Artsy, an online resource for art education and collecting. Artsy.net will present a preview of the fair, launching on November 25, with works available for inquiry from exhibiting galleries, plus features like Insider’s Picks and Trending Designers, before the fair opens. The Artsy app for iPhone will be a personalized mobile guide for those visiting Design Miami/ and is free to download.

Preview Day (by invitation only) Tuesday December 2, Collectors Preview 12-6pm, Vernissage 6-8pm

Public Days December 3-7, 2014

Public Hours of Admission December 3-4, 10am-8pm December 5, 11am-8pm December 6, 12-8pm December 7, 12-6pm

Design Miami/ Tickets Tickets can be purchased for entry to the fair Wednesday to Sunday, December 3-7 General Admission: USD 25 Students & Senior Citizens: USD 20 Combination ticket to Design Miami/ and Art Basel: USD 55

Design Talks December 3-5, 3-4pm and 6-7pm

Unlike a tour through a modern art museum, the name of the game during Art Week in Miami is millions of dollars in sales! Art Miami showcases over 100 international galleries all trying to attract affluent collectors to new works by famous or undiscovered talent. Recent exhibits included huge installations meticulously crafted out of colorful aluminum drink cans re-purposed as art, taxidermy sheep heads engineered to weep softly as fans passed by and brightly colored canvasses of every shape and size.

The fair kicks off this year on December 5th with an opening night charity preview that benefits Lotus House Women’s Shelter in Downtown Miami. Last year’s opening gala was reported to have attracted more than 7,000 guests to the 125,000 square foot pavilion at the heart of MidTown Mall. While the streets south of the tents are filled with indie galleries and the new frontier that is Wynwood Arts District, Art Miami guests can find ample secure parking at the mall garages and enjoy many fine and casual dining options nearby.

Art Miami, 3101 NE First Avenue, Wynwood.

Currently in its 13th year on the sands of South Beach, the SBWFF is a star-studded, four day love fest for the characters who teach you how to prepare 30 Minute Meals, add a little BAM! to your dishes and take you on a road trip to some pretty tasty Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Rachael, Emeril, Guy and Bobby mix it up with some of Miami’s top toques and spend their days meeting and mingling with fans who pay hundreds of dollars to join in champagne BBQs, haute Burger Bashes and luxe midnight suppers. Paula Deen, Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert and the new faces from Food Network Star attract over 55,000 guests to South Beach each year setting new records in festival attendance.

To date, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has raised over $17 million to support the Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management including expanding teaching facilities and endowing scholarships for students. In addition to monetary support, culinary students are invited to work side by side with the super star chefs as they ready for their presentations at the fest. To learn about new offers, the latest dinner parties and who will be making a splash at the next festival before tickets go on sale, follow the event on FaceBook and Twitter and sign up for the Juicy Tidbits newsletter.

South Beach Food & Wine Festival, at various Miami hotels & restaurants and on the sands of South Beach.

The fifth annual “PamperPallooza” kicks off in July with packages of spa treatments marked down to just $99 at most of the city’s most desired destinations. While smaller day spas also participate in the seasonal offer, some of the largest luxury hotel spas are also available at the same price. Adding to the value of your personal investment at spots like the Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau Resort are reduced rates on valet parking and unrestricted access to the hotel’s spectacular Vegas-style pool deck where luxury VIP cabanas and drink service are just part of the charm.

Other beachfront spa locations include Agua at the Mondrian and Delano Hotels, Bliss at the W South Beach, Canyon Ranch’s Wellness Spa, Elemis Spa at the Loews South Beach and the fashionista’s favorite hideaway – ELLE Spa at the Eden Roc Miami Beach. Many spa packages include access to adjacent fitness centers such as the Ritz-Carlton South Beach Spa on Lincoln Road and Spa V at the Victor Hotel. Reservations for all appointments are required and most treatment menus will be posted on the official website in the Spring.

Miami Spa Month, 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL.

Says Circ X leader Diana Andrew-Lozano …

Thanks to the help of our backers on Kickstarter in 2012, we were able to produce our anniversary retro-spectacle on the Main Stage at the Fillmore to a packed house. We knew then that Miami was ready and hungry for this type of entertainment so we applied for a Knight Arts Challenge grant to pursue our dream of creating our resident cabaret show.

Unlike their previous three-hour performance marathon, this show will be condensed into one hour and performed TWICE in one evening. This will help keep the ticket cost low and allow more flexibility to either catch the show before dinner or afterwards.

The show will feature a variety of “short format” acts from neo-burlesque to theatrical circus artistry, showcasing South Florida’s fringe performance artists and providing them a place to take risks and explore.

Catch the next Circ X performance at the Fillmore Miami Beach on September 20th, 2014. To support the CircX Cabaret, go to KickStarter and make a pledge.

Note: This year, Dec. 3rd will be reserved only for VIP guests: a “First Choice VIP” at 11 a.m. followed by “Preview VIP” at 3 p.m.

Instead of the brief lull between the family rush at Thanksgiving and the build up to Christmas & New Year’s events, the full capacity crowds that overwhelm every restaurant, bar, and hotel room in Downtown Miami and Miami Beach during the first week of December are now an annual occurrence. As a harbinger to the art assault last year, huge pink plastic snails appeared as if by magic at intersections all over Miami Beach to alert locals of the coming Art Basel BOOM! Sister exhibit to the prestigious Art Basel fair in Switzerland, the Miami Beach show draws thousands to the sunny shores of South Beach where days of film, music, art and architecture are celebrated in live performances, hourly seminars, guest lectures and spontaneous public displays.

Works from more than 2000 international artists line galleries at the Miami Beach Convention Center and adjunct contemporary pieces fill shipping containers at the Art Park at 21st Street Beach. Nightly concerts, International DJs and dancing under the stars make this the most popular after party in town. Satellite shows at many Miami Beach hotels and fairs across the bay in Miami are also scheduled during Basel week so critics, curators and collectors can make the most of their time in Miami. While the atmosphere can sometimes feel like a circus, for most visitors Art Basel is the greatest show on earth!

Art Basel Miami Beach
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 674-1292

Miami Beach travelers may experience the Setai, the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, The Villa by Barton G and the brand new W South Beach Hotel. Other visitors prefer their five-star hotels on the quieter side and choose Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach or the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami. These top tier locations feature plush amenities such as pampering spas, gourmet dining and attentive service to facilitate a dream vacation for every guest.

2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
One of the most serene and truly breathtaking hotels in Miami Beach, The Setai is an Asian-accented oceanfront oasis of calm in the very center of the scene. A unique combination of tranquility and luxury just steps away from the city’s top restaurants and nightclubs makes this one of the most desired destinations for the discerning traveler.

Interior Designer Jaya Pratomo Ibrahim crafted this breathtaking resort in dark woods with tropical gardens, sparkling reflecting pools and relaxing sundecks overlooking a stretch of white sand beach.

A Pacific Rim-inspired spa offers private suites overlooking the surf where guests enjoy pampering treatments targeting the restoration and realignment of the body.

Choose a casual meal at the hotel grill, an alfresco cocktail with lunch poolside or a more formal dinner service at The Restaurant where a battalion of international chefs crafts a unique menu at the demonstration kitchen in view of the dining room. The hotel offers three temperature-regulated pools and direct beach access with food and drink service, magazines and iPods; making it easy to relax and enjoy the sun.

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach offers families and business travelers a unique combination of sophisticated luxury and quick access to the shops and sidewalk cafes along Lincoln Road Mall making it one of the best locations for exploring this dynamic city

Few properties in the area are large enough to provide full resort amenities including a full-service pool and beach club, 7-day fitness, spa and salon services, an in-house designer shopping mall plus gourmet indoor and outdoor dining options.

Located within walking distance of the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Ritz-Carlton has more than 20,000 square feet of conference facilities and a dedicated business center for executives on the go.

Enjoy cocktails in the lobby bar, fruit-flavored hookah pipes at the Morroccan-inspired beach oasis, lavish brunch buffets in the hotel bistro or a classic martini in the Lapidus Lounge. Parents can relax and reconnect while the tots are safely entertained in the hotel’s Kids Club and couples and singles can enjoy a pampering getaway at the spa or inside one of the poolside VIP cabanas overlooking the sea.

1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Experience true splendor by the sea at The Villa by Barton G, a boutique luxury hotel housed in the palazzo designer Gianni Versace once enjoyed as his private South Beach escape on busy Ocean Drive.

No other destination in the city embraces La Dolce Vita quite like this 19,000 square foot resort which features millions of dollars in hand-crafted mosaics, dazzling pools, shaded grottoes and private lounges. A dazzling fantasy, this historic Ocean Drive villa is the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway or a dream honeymoon. Guest preferences are noted prior to check-in so that each room reflects their personal taste in flowers, food and level of service (from attentive to invisible).

Restaurateur Barton G, who is famous for his imaginative events and whimsical dining destinations, supervises the hotel’s exclusive restaurant which offers just 30 seats and one of the most innovative menus in town. Butlers attend the hotel’s 10 custom suites where king-sized beds, marble baths, cozy sitting rooms and private balconies overlook the Art Deco District and the sea. Enjoy the pool, two private lounges or star-gazing on the rooftop patio where the Versace family spent many happy days enjoying the glorious South Beach scene.

2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Brand new from top to bottom, this full-service, state of the art resort offers guests whatever they want whenever they choose which makes it a popular choice for celebrities, athletes and discerning travelers from all over the world.

Each of the W’s 334 rooms and beachfront bungalows are strategically engineered to offer dazzling ocean views as well as comfy beds, breezy balconies, high tech entertainment centers and unparalleled service.

The resort boasts 5-star dining at Mr. Chow and Solea restaurants plus pool and beachside service day and night. Evening action focuses on the W Living Room, the poolside WET nightclub and Wall dance club just steps way.

In a unique partnership with top-rated Bliss Spa, the W tailors targeted treatment options perfect for a girls’ getaway, a couple’s retreat or a quick pick me up on the road. Guests can tone up at the fitness center, shoot baskets on the roof or simply relax and enjoy over 300 feet of white sandy beach.

If the heated pool isn’t enough, rent a waverunner, paddle a kayak or test your skill at horseshoes, bocce ball or board games. The W also provides transport around the city by bike, skates or free rides in their chauffeur-driven Acura SUVs. The W Hotel makes it easy to relax or explore all the nearby sights, restaurants and nightlife that makes South Beach one of the world’s most popular destinations.

17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Acqualina is located 150 streets to the north of the Art Deco District in Sunny Isles Beach where city fathers decided to transform the local landscape from a sleepy group of retro snowbird motels into a glittering Vegas-style strip of luxury beachfront high rises.

While South Beach incorporates historically significant properties with newer luxury hotels, this tiny city by the sea called upon real estate developers like Donald Trump to transform the guest experience into a full service mega-resort destination.

Acqualina takes it’s design inspiration from a posh Mediterranean villa facing 400 feet of unobstructed Atlantic coast. The property comprises 188 private residences and just 97 hotel rooms and suites with two gourmet restaurants, three swimming pools and a 20,000 square foot spa. Guests enjoy elegantly appointed havens with private terraces, flat panel TVs and oversized marble baths.

Parents can take advantage of a fully staffed marine biology-based kids program to entertain the tykes while mom and dad reconnect. The beach club features a zero-entry pool, an adults-only recreation area, private cabanas and food and drink service.

The world-renowned spa has steam and sauna, ice fountains and invigorating showers plus a full menu of body and facial treatments designed to pamper and restore. While Sunny Isles Beach is at a quiet remove from the city’s most popular restaurants and nightclubs, a 24-hour multilingual concierge staff can arrange transport to the shops at Bal Harbour, Aventura or South Beach.

500 Brickell Key, Miami, FL
Steps away from Miami’s international financial district, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is designed to offer a tranquil respite for romantic vacations, business travelers and pampering family getaways.

Crafted in a tasteful Asian decor, the hotel features dazzling bay views, private beaches, an infinity pool and 5-star dining at two world-class restaurants.

Hotel guests can spend the day at a luxurious spa and fitness center practicing yoga, pilates, belly dancing and Tai Chi. The Oasis Beach Club’s 20,000 square-foot white sand beach adjoins the swimming pool, jacuzzi terrace and sushi pool bar. Guests can relax on shaded day beds, snooze in comfortable hammocks or experience a deep-tissue massage inside a private VIP cabana.

For more personalized pampering, the 17 treatment rooms set over a massive full-service spa offer his & her therapies inside an Asian-inspired oasis. Offering traditional Chinese medicinal rejuvenation, Thai massage, sauna and steam rooms, the Mandarin Oriental is one of Miami’s most popular destinations for a day of rejuvenation or a longer and more relaxing escape.

Mandarin Oriental guests can enjoy a tropical cocktail at M-Bar, an exotic meal overlooking the exhibition kitchen and Biscayne Bay at Azul or a sake-tini and a sushi roll at the more casual Cafe Sambal. What distinguishes a vacation at the Mandarin Oriental is surely the level of service which is known the world over to be discrete, well-informed and always on hand. For full-service resort amenities that put the pleasure back into traveling, the elegant rooms and suites at this Brickell Key retreat provide the ultimate luxury escape in South Florida.

Meanwhile, in Downtown Miami, the City Fathers host an evening of music and fireworks just south of Bayside Marketplace (301 N. Biscayne Boulevard) in Downtown Miami at Bayfront Park where crowds bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a picnic under the stars and fireworks at 9pm over Biscayne Bay. Coconut Grove celebrates in Peacock Park and Key Biscayne residents party on the Village Green.

If you want to attend one of the city fireworks festivals, be certain to arrive early as parking is often at a premium and traffic and crowds fill the streets making it unusually difficult to get where you want to go. Beach goers should refrain – as always – from bringing glass containers onto the sand but picnics, beach chairs and towels are essential. All activities are FREE and open to the public. Start times for musical performances vary, but most fireworks start sizzling at 9pm.

• Bayfront Park Downtown Miami – 301 North Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL.
• Peacock Park Coconut Grove – 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, FL.
• Village Green Park Key Biscayne – 400 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL.
• South Beach Visitors Center – 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL.

This year’s official City of Miami Beach Fourth of July celebration moves to North Beach for an all-day festival with food trucks, live music (Spam Allstars and Marshall Brothers Band) and more. Catch waterfront sparklers from the North Shore Bandshell located at 73rd and Collins Avenue promptly at 9pm. Where: North Shore Bandshell, 73rd and Collins Avenue.

Reserve a space atop this popular Miami Beach rooftop to catch the fireworks and enjoy the harmonious blend of the regional cuisines of Asia, the vibrant flavors of South America and classic French techniques in the form of ceviches, tiraditos, fresh seafood and prime meats. Lunch seating available from 12-3pm and Dinner seating begins at 6pm. For reservations call 305-763-8272.
More: http://www.juviamiami.com

Enjoy a 4th of July BBQ and beer specials at the beachfront National Hotel Miami Beach’s Aqua Bar & Grill, featuring live jazz and blues music by The Lenard Rutledge Band. Lounge poolside at the hotel’s 205-ft long infinity-edge or leisure pool. Menu to Include Burgers, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie

City of Miami Beach fireworks will take place nearby at 8th and Ocean Drive beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2014 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

National Hotel Miami Beach Aqua Bar & Grill
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 532-2311

Pricing: $25/Adults
$15/Kids under 14 yrs of age
$5 Beer Specials
Includes BBQ and Pool Access

Nothing screams 4th of July like freedom and a celebration of America’s culinary obsession – BACON! Emi Guerra’s AMPM has joined forces with the team behind Eats & Beats to present “Bacon Beach,” a celebration of the wavy, crunchy king of comfort food on the soft sands of Nikki Beach. DJs David Tort, LA Riots, David Solano, Damaged Goods, Laurent Simeca, Paul E, F3R, Chris Valencia, and Malone will spin tunes as guests dance off their eats and make room for more grub.

Chefs will create dozens of dishes in a culinary celebration of America’s favorite sweet and salty strip of pork. Menu items range from bacon deviled eggs and beer candied bacon, to bacon crab cakes and bacon foie gras, to a bacony twist on Fourth of July favorites like smoked ribs, bacon mac and cheese, bacon BBQ chicken drumsticks and bacon beef franks, finished off with mindblowing deserts like Nutella banana and bacon crepes, bacon maple canoli’s and bacon churros with dulce de leche. And that’s just naming a few…

Tickets for Bacon Beach cost $25 before 2pm or $35 and are available at http://independance.wantickets.com/Events/161344/10th-Annual-IndepenDANCE-First-Annual-BACON-BEACH-Bash/

Miami’s annual homegrown celebration of the red, white and cool, comes back this year with a larger-than-life DJ lineup to suit all tastes. In it’s 10th year running, IndepenDANCE Music Week has grown from one location to multiple venues, with a varied lineup to suit all tastes. Whether on the beach and under the stars at Nikki Beach, or by the pool, cabana-style at The Raleigh, your soundtrack of summer comes alive courtesy of IndepenDANCE Music Week.

The Raleigh Hotel
12pm – 11pm – RAIN OR SHINE
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
www.independance.com
http://independance.wantickets.com/

FRIDAY, JULY 4th
Cedric Gervais, Michael Woods, Digital Lab, Damaged Goods & Andres Fresko

SATURDAY, JULY 5th
Loco Dice, Stacey Pullen, Paul Ritch, Cocodrills, Louis Puig, Danyelino + Mada, ALX

Independance Music Week Pool Parties at Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach
12 NOON – RAIN OR SHINE
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.independance.com
http://independance.wantickets.com/

FRIDAY, JULY 4th
Steve Lawler, Boris, Oscar G, Vanjee, Patrick M., Cocodrills, Edgar V., ALX, Renato Lopez, Bark Boson

SATURDAY, JULY 5th
Sounds by David Tort, LA Riots, David Solano, Damaged Goods, Laurent Simeca, Paul E, F3R, Chris Valencia, Malone

The Party Crowd: 10th Annual IndepenDANCE Party

July 4th celebrations at Nikki Beach will feature some of the true legends of house music, including Steve Lawler, Boris, and Oscar G, with local support by Patrick M, Cocodrills, Edgar V, ALX, Renato Lopez, and Mark Boson. Doors Open At 12:00 pm, 21+ only.
Where: Nikki Beach Miami Beach, One Ocean Drive

More: http://www.nikkibeachmiami.com/event/independence-music-festival/

Cruise Biscayne Bay and catch stunning views of both Miami and Miami Beach while enjoying fireworks, a live DJ, open bar (21+) and a full BBQ dinner. Prices begin at $90/person.
More: http://www.southbeachlady.com/july-4th-dinner-cruise.html

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Purdy Lounge’s bohemian vibe is accentuated by lava lamps, comfortable couches, candles and a variety of tunes. You may even feel transported back to your college frat party days at this chic, but low-key space. Ladies flock to the Lounge every Tuesday for free cosmos and apple martinis at the Cosmo Girl Ladies Night. And where the ladies go, the men are sure to follow.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection maintains a voluntary Green Lodging initiative for the hospitality industry throughout the state which recognizes hotels that have made a commitment to green conservation, thereby protecting Florida’s valuable natural resources.

The program establishes environmental guidelines by which hotels may measure their level of compliance. To qualify, hotels must implement environmental practices in six areas of sustainability: Communication and Education for Customers and Employees, Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality and Transportation.

The Alexander Hotel
5225 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 865-6500

Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-5858

Casanova Suites on the Beach
524 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0101

Clifton Hotel South Beach
1343 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-5858

DoubleTree Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-7715

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305)838-2000

Hilton Grand Vacations Club at South Beach
1430 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-6524

Lords South Beach at Nash
1120 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-5858

Majestic Hotel South Beach
660 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach,FL 33139
(305) 672-5858

Miami Beach Resort
4833 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(866) 765-9090

The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 534-0505

The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 853-2592

Sherry Frontenac
6565 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305-866-2122

Shore Club Miami
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-3100

The Standard
40 Island Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-1717

Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 503 6500

Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove
2649 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 858-2500

Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 424-5226

Four Seasons Hotel
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 358-3535

Hampton Inn Dadeland
8200 SW 70th Avenue
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 269-0072

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Airport
777 NW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 262-5400

Hilton Miami Airport
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 262-1000

Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 714-3700

Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 358-1234

InterContinental Hotel Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 577-1000

JW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 329-3500

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 913-8288

Miami Airport Marriott Hotel
1201 LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 649-5000

Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel
1633 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 536-6304

The Mutiny Hotel
2951 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 441-2100

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 644-4680

Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-4500

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami, FL 33139
(786) 276-4000

Sofitel Miami
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 264-4888

Trump International Beach Resort
18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
(305) 692-5614

Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel
3900 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 871-3800

Tip #1…Don’t bring a car at all unless you have to. Take a taxi or shuttle from the airport to Miami Beach. Once you’re here, everywhere you’ll want to go is either a five minute walk or a $0.25 ride on the South Beach Local, which circles South Beach continuously. South Beach parking map is here.

Tip #2…Miami Beach has installed brand new solar-powered parking meters in certain high-traffic areas of the city such as Ocean Drive. These machines operate with dollars or credit/debit cards instead of change. These photos will help you get acquainted with them.

Parking Cards can also be purchased at many locations around the city…

City Hall Parking Department
(one block north of Lincoln Road)

Publix Supermarkets

Chamber of Commerce on Washington Avenue

News Cafe on Ocean Drive

Wolfsonian Museum on Washington Avenue

and many other locations.

The Parking Department accepts cash and MasterCard/ Visa credit card payment for the parking cards. For the most current list of locations call (305) 673-7505.

The State of Florida has a system of warning flags that are posted on lifeguard towers to advise beach-goers of beach conditions and warn of impending dangerous situations.

Miami Beach Ocean Rescue
305-673-7714 (non-emergency)

• Red with a line crossing out a swimmer: Water Closed to Public, Agua Cerrada al Publico
• Red: High Hazard ? High Surf and/or Strong Currents , Peligro Alto, Resaca Alta y/o Corrientes Fuertes
• Yellow: Medium Hazard ? Moderate Surf and/or Currents , Peligro Medio Resaca Moderada y/o Corrientes Fuertes
• Green: Low Hazard ? Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution , Peligro Bajo, Condiciones Calmas, Tenga Cuidado
• Purple: Dangerous Marine Life , Vida Marina Peligrosa