Summer weekend in Miami
How locals do summer in Miami — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Miami
Bayside Marketplace
FamilyDowntown
Waterfront market with boat tours and live Latin music nightly.
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.
Live & on stage
Art Basel Miami Beach
Miami Beach Convention Center · Dec 3–6 · Art Fair
Calle Ocho Festival
Little Havana · Mar 8 · Latin / Free
Rolling Loud
Hard Rock Stadium · Jul 17–19 · Hip-Hop
Ultra Music Festival
Bayfront Park · Mar 27–29 · Electronic
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: South Beach, Bayside Marketplace, Key Biscayne. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Miami and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.