Things to Do in Miami Beach
South Beach Activities & Attractions
The hub of Miami Beach is South Beach (SoBe, to anyone but locals), and the hub of South Beach is the Art Deco District. New high-rises and hotels spring up, areas like SoFi ("south of fifth" street) blossom, and clubs open (and close) with dizzying speed. Yet Miami Beach is more than just SoBe. There are quieter areas to the north like Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour.
The cultural side of South Beach is a prominent part of what Lincoln Road has to offer. Once one of the most elegant shopping streets in the country, Lincoln Road was redesigned in the 1960s by legendary architect Morris Lapidus as America's first pedestrian mall. Now it links South Beach to mainline attractions including the Miami Beach Convention Center (305-673-7311), the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts (305-673-7300), and the Bass Museum of Art (305-673-7530).
Getting Around
Food & Dining
Cafe Bernie (5 minute walk)
Miami City Tour
Contact Vladimir at (305) 785-1986 to book. Download a tour guide in your language:
Nearby Sights
Useful Miami Beach Links
Movie Theaters: Fandango listings
Groceries & Shopping
On and Near the Property
The Alexander Gift Shop: in the hotel lobby. Daily newspapers, magazines, beverages, and gift items.
Seacoast Towers & Suites: next building south of the Alexander, 5151 Collins Ave. Convenience store in the lobby carries fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, milk, eggs, cereals, frozen items, and drinks. Check hours with the hotel concierge.
Supermarkets
Walgreens Drug Store & Groceries: open 24 hours. 4049 Pine Tree Dr (41st St), Miami Beach, FL 33140. Tel: 305-535-9737. Approx. 1 mile from the Alexander.
The Epicure Market (South Beach): 1656 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Tel: (305) 672-1861. Open daily 9am-9pm.
Whole Foods Market (South Beach): 1020 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Tel: 305-532-1707.
Publix Super Market (South Beach): 1045 Dade Blvd, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Tel: (305) 534-4621.
Publix On the Bay (South Beach): 1920 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Tel: (305) 535-4268.
Publix Supermarket (Mid-Beach): 6876 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Tel: (305) 865-8561.
Clothing & Gift Shopping
Lincoln Road is the Rodeo Drive of Miami Beach. The Alexander is also less than 2 miles from the Bal Harbour Shops to the north, and a 20-30 minute drive to Aventura Mall along Collins Avenue. Ask the hotel concierge for more information.
Big Box Stores
Costco: 14585 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach 33181. Tel: 305-944-8711. (8.2 mi.)
Walmart Supercenter: 1425 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. Tel: (305) 949-5881. (8.4 mi.) Includes McDonald's, Pharmacy, Vision Center, Grocery, and Garden Center. Hours: Mon–Thu & Sat 6am–2am, Fri 6am–10:30pm, Sun 6am–2am.
Activities In and Around the Alexander
Beach (onsite)
Pool (onsite)
Ocean (onsite)
Gym/Fitness Center (onsite)
Restaurant (onsite)
Playground (onsite)
Boardwalk, ½ mile south
Fontainebleau and Eden Roc Hotels, ½ mile
South Beach/Lincoln Road, 1½ miles south
Bal Harbour Shops, 2 miles north
Fishing: off pier across street, or water excursions 2 miles
Bicycling: across street on Collins. Bike rentals available.
Movie Theater, 2 miles
Grocery: convenience items onsite, partial grocery next building, full shopping ½ mile away
Tennis, 1 mile
Shopping Area, 1 mile
Casino, 10 miles
Zoo, 5 miles
Amusement Park, 6 miles
Aquarium, 19 miles
Deep Sea Fishing, 4 miles
Yoga
Golf
Greater Miami is a golfer's paradise year-round. Manicured greens, ocean breezes, and elegant clubhouses make for great play. Miami's courses include the TPC Blue Monster Course at Doral Golf Resort and Spa, a 6,701-yard course that has hosted PGA Tour events for more than 40 years and was named one of Golf Magazine's top 100 courses in the world. To book a tee time at a nearby course:
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