South Beach Info South Beach - SOBE - is Miami's beach oasis offering a variety of things to do, see, tour and play. Recognized as a world "hot spot," area lifestyle is predominantly associated with a casual, enjoy-life lifestyle.
Two key areas to focus on which provide dining variety along with local interest are Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. Lincoln Road features a multitude of cafés and shops along what used to be a main beach road. Now blocked off to automobiles, the "road" is a landscaped pedestrian mall running from Washington Avenue on the east, to Alton Road on the west. Ocean Drive is South Beach's landmark drive along the ocean. Here, the feeling of the beach is evident with every step. Outdoor cafés and bars dot the way with a few shops located right on Ocean Drive. For Ocean Drive area shopping, walk one block west to Collins Avenue, or go another block to Washington Avenue. Here you'll find a variety of boutiques and brand-name retail stores. The main stretch of interest on Ocean Drive is between 5th and 18th Street. Collins and Washington Avenue interest runs between 5th and 18th Streets. Our front desk will gladly assist you in locating whatever interests you have.
If you're looking for some "Miami Heat" stop by the American Airlines Arena located in downtown Miami. During the year, there are festival events for everything from books and flying kites, to music and film awards! Check the local calendar you would be interested in (it's good to book ahead for these occasions). Shopping Further south from Lincoln Road is the area of Collins and Washington Avenues. Shopping here is more of an "urban" experience compared to tropical landscaping experienced at Lincoln Road. These are street shopping avenues which, like Lincoln Road, offer a mix of shops with restaurants and other avenue establishments.
All the nightlife here is packed in a relatively small area so it's not far to anything. In most cases you can walk from the hotel to your destinations, and back. If not, a cab will get you to even the farthest place on South Beach in minutes - if even that long! The nightly club scene is what many individuals live for in South Beach. Things, even during the week, don't get going until around midnight. And they go until near dawn. Some "clubs" are mingle clubs which means there's no dancing. You'll also find a variety of "dance" spots which you have to know in order to be in a place that suits your style. In some cases, you might have to wait at the rope to get in (unless you know someone.) Ask our concierge for assistance. A number of intimate spots where local artists play live are also to be found. Here again, there's variety ranging from Latin and Caribbean island influences, to pop and more. Cover charges are normal in such spots. Good spots typically fill to capacity on weekends so you want to get where you're going before the crowd gets there. On Ocean Drive, you'll find the noisiest area in the evening to be around 10th Street. So numerous are the nightlife possibilities that it's difficult to even begin to say where to go for what. The best thing to do is to speak with our concierge - who knows everything and everybody. The Arts The arts in South Beach embrace a diverse range. There's the New World Symphony's new concert hall designed by Frank Gehry, located within walking distance from The South Seas Hotel on Lincoln Road. The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater for the Performing Arts, which hosts numerous presentations throughout the year, is just two blocks away. Just north, you'll find the Bass Museum of Art. South Beach is itself an art district - the Art Deco district. Walking tours of this historically-designated area are available. Throughout the year there are a number of planned events featuring both music and the visual art experiences on stage and as outdoor festivals. Our Local Events page includes some of these events.
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