Best neighbourhoods in Miami
A locals' map of Miami — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.
Top spots in Miami
Little Havana
CultureLittle Havana
Calle Ocho domino park, cigar rollers and Versailles cafecito stop.
Vizcaya Museum
CultureCoconut Grove
Italian Renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay with sculpture gardens.
Wynwood Walls
CultureWynwood
Open-air gallery of giant street murals + tap rooms next door.
Key Biscayne
OutdoorsKey Biscayne
Crandon Park beach + Cape Florida lighthouse for an island day.
South Beach
OutdoorsMiami Beach
Lifeguard towers, pastel Art Deco hotels and the Atlantic in your face.
Where to eat
Coyo Taco
$Mexican · Wynwood
Tacos al pastor + a hidden mezcal bar in the back.
Joe's Stone Crab
$$$$Seafood · South Beach
Stone crabs since 1913 — go in season (Oct–May).
KYU
$$$Asian wood-fired · Wynwood
Open-fire grills, smoke and seriously fun shared plates.
Stubborn Seed
$$$New American · South Beach
Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford — moody room, smart tasting.
Versailles
$$Cuban · Little Havana
Miami's Cuban institution — café ventanita out front.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Miami and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.