Ultimate Miami Travel Guide | Art, Beaches & Underwater Adventures
📍 Why Miami? A vibrant mix of Cuban soul, street art, and turquoise waters—where else can you pet an alligator, salsa till dawn, and snorkel with sea turtles in one trip? 🎨 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Wynwood Walls What? The world’s most Instagrammable open-air street art museum. Do: Pose under giant murals, sip cold brew at Panther Coffee, hunt for vintage finds at The Wynwood Marketplace. Pro Tip: Go before 10 AM for crowd-free shots. 2️⃣ Little Havana (Calle Ocho) What? Miami’s Cuban heart—think domino games, cigar smoke, and neon-lit mojito bars. Do: Smoke a hand-rolled cigar at El Titan de Bronze. Try Azúcar Ice Cream’s Abuela María (guava + cream cheese). Dance to live salsa at Ball & Chain. 3️⃣ South Beach + Ocean Drive What? Party central with powder-white sand and Art Deco glam. Do: Bike along the shore (rent Citi Bikes $8/hr). Sunset cocktails at The Clevelander (frozen daiquiris mandatory). Nightlife: Mango’s Tropical Café for Latin beats or LIV for DJs. 4️⃣ Lincoln Road What? Miami’s Rodeo Drive—high-end shops + alfresco dining. Do: Lunch at Havana Harry’s (Cuban sandwiches + plantain chips). 5️⃣ Key West Day Trip Drive: 3.5 hrs from Miami (stop at Bahia Honda State Park for snorkeling). Snorkel Spots: Cheeca Rocks: Sea turtles + beginner-friendly. Alligator Reef: Deep canyon for spotting eels, rays, and barracudas. 🤿 Diving & Snorkeling Tips ✔ Best for newbies: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (glass-bottom boat tours!). ✔ Gear rental: Sailfish Scuba in Key West ($25 mask/fins). ✔ Must-pack: Reef-safe sunscreen (Florida bans toxic brands!). 🍽️ Can’t-Miss Eats Versailles: Midnight croquetas + cafecito (Cuban espresso). Joe’s Stone Crab: Claws with mustard sauce (since 1913!). The Salty Donut: Guava-cheese donuts (breakfast of champs). 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Avoid weekend crowds: Hit South Beach weekday mornings. ✔ Parking hack: Use ParkMobile app (cheaper than lots). ✔ Everglades detour: Airboat rides at Shark Valley (gators guaranteed). #MiamiUnlocked #ArtAndOcean #CubanCoffeeAddict