Sights of Miami Beach Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Begin outside this tropical garden beside the convention center; enjoy its free paths when open.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Follow canalside paths and public art while exploring South Florida's waterways and the Miccosukee story.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   Pass the redesigned convention center and its striking contemporary facade.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Enjoy the landscaped lawn and the outdoor arts setting beside the New World Center.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   Stroll this lively pedestrian promenade, lined with shops, cafes, and architecture.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Discover a colorful Mediterranean Revival streetscape filled with cafes and local character.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   View the historic 1930s theatre facade on Washington Avenue from outside.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   Follow this Art Deco corridor past South Beach's layered entertainment history.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   Look for the streamlined Art Deco hotels that made this avenue a South Beach landmark.

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    See the former 1939 hotel, now The Webster fashion store, from outside.

11. Stop 11 Pass by

    Pass the Art Deco Marlin and its musical legacy as a recording retreat.

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    See Naomi Wilzig's museum from outside; its adults-only exhibits require separate admission.

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    Admire the restored Art Deco lines of this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel.

14. Stop 14 Pass by

    Spot the former Tiffany Hotel's landmark spire at today's Tony Hotel South Beach.

15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Take in the Colony's unmistakable blue neon and classic Ocean Drive facade.

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Admire the Breakwater's bold vertical tower and colorful Art Deco exterior.

17. Stop 17 Pass by

    See the welcome center and Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, a hub for preservation history.

18. Stop 18 Pass by

    Pass this lively Ocean Drive landmark and its distinctive Art Deco facade.

19. Stop 19 Pass by

    View Casa Casuarina, Gianni Versace's former home, from the public sidewalk.

20. Stop 20 Pass by

    See the closed Tides Hotel's historic Ocean Drive facade from outside; no interior visit is included.

21. Stop 21 Pass by

    Admire the Carlyle's celebrated Ocean Drive facade, a familiar backdrop in film and television.

22. Stop 22 Pass by

    Spot the Cardozo's flowing Art Deco curves along Ocean Drive.

23. Stop 23 Pass by

    Take in the Cavalier's intricate exterior details, a standout of South Beach Art Deco.

24. Stop 24 Pass by

    View the McAlpin's crisp geometry and bright Art Deco colors from Ocean Drive.

25. Stop 25 Pass by

    Pass this still-operating Collins Avenue hotel and its mid-century resort architecture.

26. Stop 26 Pass by

    See the reopened Delano's landmark 1947 exterior on Collins Avenue.

27. Stop 27 Pass by

    Follow landscaped paths and look for outdoor art around this cultural green space.

28. Stop 28 Pass by

    View The Bass and its historic former library building; admission is separate.

29. Stop 29 Pass by

    Enjoy an oceanfront stretch of the paved Beachwalk, formerly the Miami Beach Ocean Boardwalk, before returning to the garden.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Your tour begins in the tropical getaway known as the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Convention Center Drive.

Cancellation & confirmation