Art Deco Walk
Walk by the Beach off Collins Avenue
A great walk is to start at Lincoln Road and Collins Ave
Check out the lobby of the Ritz Plaza or the Loews
Miami Beach Hotel ( fantastic illumination at night), then walk
East towards the beach. There is a nice boardwalk behind the restored
Art Deco hotels and the beach. Peek into the pools of the famous Art Deco
hotels like: The Raleigh ( the most famous one), Shelborne Hotel, Surfcomber
Hotel, etc. then walk back on Collins Avenue. You can go into the hotel
loby's for a drink, a snack or just look. Another outing is walk the lenght
of Ocean Drive ( from 15th to 5th), this is "the" art deco drive.
Hotels facing Lummus Park, with palms, coconut trees and a very wide sand-beach
area, as well as benches and a swirling walkpath. It is magical at sundow
or nightime. There are lots of outdoor places - all hotels have sidewalk
tables - to drink, eat and people watch. This walk is a must in Miami
Beach! Enjoy.
And of course discover other areas by yourself
- see the maps.
If you are really interested in architecture. Use the Miami Beach Architectural
Guide - to guide your walks.At night, you can dance with the rich &
famous, gamble or walk the beach. Do not miss going to Linclon Road at
night.
Beach Walk off Collins Avenue - Art Deco Walk
Beach Walk
Walk 1. A great walk is to start at Lincoln Road and Collins Ave. Check out the lobby of the Ritz Plaza or the Loews Miami Beach Hotel ( fantastic illumination at night), then walk East towards the beach. There is a nice boardwalk behind the restored Art Deco hotels and the beach.
Peek into the pools of the famous Art Deco hotels : The Raleigh ( the most famous one), Shelborne Hotel, Surfcomber Hotel, etc. then walk back on Collins Avenue. You can go into any hotel lobby for a drink, a snack or just walk around & look. Or explore any hotel on your own!
Art Deco Walk
Walk 2. Another outing is to walk the length of Ocean Drive ( from 15th to 5th), this is "the" art deco drive. Hotels facing Lummus Park, with palms, coconut trees and a very wide sand-beach area, as well as benches and a swirling walk path.
It is magical at sundown or nighttime. There are lots of outdoor places - all hotels have sidewalk cafes and tables - to drink, eat and people watch. This walk is a must in Miami Beach! Enjoy.
Other Ideas
Strike on your own, check maps and info in the condo.
Architecture Buff? Use the self-guided Miami Beach Architectural Guide
in the condo. ( drive or walk)
Consult the 2 guides in the condo
Join the Art deco District Tour ( guided). MDPL Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fl. 305-672-2014. www.mdpl.org
Some Sight to See in the Area
Wolfsonian Museum ( art deco collections) Collins Avenue drive from 5th St. to Bal Harbour Art Deco Walk-Ocean Drive Lincoln Road pedestrian Street Bass Museum Fairchild Tropical Garden Parrot Jungle and Gardens Walk the South Beach district Aventura Mall & Bal Harbour Shops
Coconut Grove
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino