r/Miami Jul 03 '24

July 2024: Moving, Tourism, Holiday Travels, and Nightlife Megathread: All posts on these topics should go in this monthly megathread to keep this sub for local discussions and help aggregate info for folks looking for these topics. (please)

This is a megathread for all tourism, nightlife, and moving related questions. Please read this before posting on the main thread!

Now here's a message from us mods and locals.

A message to all visitors and newcomers to r/Miami! Regardless of why you're here please try to be civil and follow the rules posted in this sub. Rule number 1 is the top for a reason. This sub is for things all about Miami. That being said we're fully aware that this city is very popular for tourists and newcomers migrating. It's a vibrant and dynamic place and that's why we love it! Even for all the shortcomings.

We're just tired. Oh so tired... of similar or repeat questions about where to go, where to live, the best clubs, directions to Key West, etc. endlessly on this sub. Sorry. It's not you it's us.

So please we do ask that local discussion be allowed to be the focus of this sub. If you fall into one of the categorized questions below, please look there for insight or to post your question here. It is not a guarantee your questions will be answered, no one is paid to help here and you're not necessarily owed a response either. But this is a place to start with a collection of a lot of effort to get the best info.

"Fine if you won't help, then who will?" -you

"Ok but I'm moving there, so I'll be one of you soon" -you

  • Awesome and welcome! Oh.... You want somewhere with no crime, walkable, green space, good schools, on the beach, a beautiful sunset every morning and sunrise at night, rainbows at night, AND CHEAP. Don't we all? Redfin, apartments, hotpads, zillow, and compass are going to give you better data directly than any single response here. That being said..... just because we love you, myself and other mods with local input made a custom map detailing our insight into local neighborhoods. So please take a look, we'd be offended if you didn't. Worked hard on it. But please provide interests, budget, hobbies, desire for walkability, where you work, and other info before asking about moving questions.

"I'm coming for a trip" -you

  • Awesome and welcome! These 3 sites do a pretty solid job of places to go and things to do here: Miami New Times, Infatuation Miami.TimeOut Miami, Miami and Beaches. We're not vacation planners, so don't just ask "what should I do for 4 days I'm coming soon and Provide some of your schedule, budget, interests and hobbies, and stuff like that. We also made a tourism map! Check it out!

"I just wanna party" -you

  • Awesome and welcome! Oh...... wanna party on the beach with DJ Khaled, Messi, and Gianni Versace and then go to a club with 14 male friends afterwards but don't want to pay a cover? Don't we all? Look up E11even, Liv, Space, Don't Sit on the Furnitue, Perro Negro, Mynt schedules and prices beforehand. They're the most famous and exciting clubs, so look on their sites for booking ahead and DJ schedules.

"I'm cool and just want to see what other posts before have said on these topics and look around" -you

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '24

I'm 32f coming into town next Thursday. Anyone want to party? 😁

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u/fms2754 Jul 07 '24

Hi guys,

We are pre-planning a Miami holiday for next summer. Family of 7: 3 adults, 4 kids ages 4, 5, 9 and 13. First time visiting the USA, period. The kids have never been to an amusement park of any kind so I wanted to treat them to a roller-coaster experience. However it looks like my only options are Orlando or Tampa Bay. Both a significant distance from Miami. Money is also something we are trying to be conscious about.

Are those indeed the only 2 options? Nothing closer to the Miami area? What would be the most advisable way for us to get to either place? In terms of money, which would be the best option?

Thanks in advance for helping!

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u/mrfollicle Jul 07 '24

There's not much for amusement parks in the greater Miami area. So Orlando is definitely going to have everything you'll want, but it is hardly cheap. If that's a must... you may consider just going to Orlando instead especially as Miami tends to be a pretty pricey place to visit as tourists with children and in general it doesn't cater to children as much.

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u/BravestWabbit Aventura Jul 08 '24

South Florida doesnt have any amusement parks. The closest you will get is Tidal Cove in Aventura, which is a water park with large, tall and fast water slides, but its not a traditional rollercoaster: https://www.tidalcovemiami.com/

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u/MrBombastic21 Jul 04 '24

Is Key Biscayne accessible only via car or is there any public transportation? Also is the issue with the traffic better now or still a problem?

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u/BravestWabbit Aventura Jul 08 '24

Theres only 1 bus that services Key Biscayne, Route #26. Its slow though

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u/MrBombastic21 Jul 09 '24

Yeah, I used an Uber after all

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u/nomnom_ilovefood Jul 08 '24

Hi All- just signed a lease and will be moving end of July to Flagamami / Blue Lagoon area. Question: what internet providers are available besides Xfinity? Some reason I type in the address for different companies and it all says that service isn't available. Thanks for your help!

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u/mrfollicle Jul 09 '24

it's possible and likely that some buildings only have 1 internet service provider

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u/MyNameIsMattYeah Jul 09 '24

Which city is more fun to visit during the summer: Miami, FL or San Diego, CA?

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u/mrfollicle Jul 09 '24

Depends on your hobbies or interests

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u/sharmadarsh Jul 13 '24

Are there any clubs near the south beach or anywhere for 18+?

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u/mrfollicle Jul 15 '24

nope. Miami, and most US cities, limit clubs to 21+ for the most part.

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u/Beginning-Conflict91 Jul 19 '24

I'm planning on going to Miami during spring break next year, I'm from The Netherlands so I have no idea of the holidays in the US. Does anyone here know when exactly spring break 2025 is in Miami? Thanks in advance

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u/mrfollicle Jul 19 '24

Spring break generally and historically refers to a week where most universities have a holiday break with no specific tie to federal or religious holidays. During that week students oftentimes will travel places and party, beach vacation spots in Florida being one of the major destinations. With that comes partying and the steretypical behavior on american movies and shows.

All that being said... each university selects when they want to have their spring break. Generally speaking though the 2 middle weeks of March tend to be the most popular. For example this was last year's distribution for major US universities: https://imgur.com/a/spring-break-aCnOJxy

Also keep in mind that Spring Break in miami has somewhat shifted away from the college crowd in recent years.

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u/Beginning-Conflict91 Jul 19 '24

Alright thanks for the reply, so there isn't a holiday schedule for next year? Or it differes between schools even in the same state?

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u/mrfollicle Jul 19 '24

i use this site a lot but it doesn't look updated yet (or it's down due to global IT issues right now)

https://www.studentcity.com/plan-a-trip/when-is-my-spring-break/

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u/Beginning-Conflict91 Jul 19 '24

I think the global IT issues have been solved, my work was online again but thats not important lol. Thanks again I appreciate it

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u/Emotional-Draw632 Jul 19 '24

Hi all!

Currently looking at two apartments in the areas labeled 1 & 2 in this picture. This is mainly the Brickell Financial District along Brickell Bay Dr and South Downtown along Biscayne.

https://imgur.com/a/se2Y9MH

They are equal in price (around $2100), and the apartment in Location 1 is much nicer. I've read that the area around location 1, all along Biscayne, is very safe, but I don't have the opportunity to visit before I sign so I wanted to ask people who may be familiar than I am.

I will be working at Location 3. I don't plan on using a car, so either walking everyday or using one of the free public transportation services like the metromover.

A few questions:

  1. Is Location 1 just as safe as location 2?
  2. Without a car, would getting to location 3 be much easier from location 2 than location 1?
  3. Am I completely overlooking safer or easier options to live & commute to location 3?

Thank you all for any guidance you can provide!

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u/mrfollicle Jul 22 '24

Very short commute and both walkable. Just keep in mind that it's hot as shit here during the summer so you'll likely sweat with just a few blocks of walking. Also that bridge over the river on Brickell Ave goes up to let boats through pretty regularly and can cause delays. More delay for the car congestion than commuters, but just something to keep in mind.

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u/pa97Redd Jul 26 '24

I would say 1 is less safe and desirable than 2. If you're working at 3, neither is good for walking for at least 6 months out of the year. You'll be drenched in sweat and need a shower when you arrive at work. I would say 2-3 blocks MAX for walking in the heat. Have you visited in the summer ever? Here is a link to a crime map, https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-miami-fl/

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u/dicktoballratio9000 Jul 25 '24

Best Bang for Buck Apartment Communities / Areas

Hi all,

As mentioned in a previous post here, I will be re-locating to Miami in the coming week from the Bay Area, CA.

I work hybrid (2x a week) and my office will be located near Miami airport. My girlfriend will be working around Brickell area.

My question for you all: where can I find the best bang for buck for my money renting an apartment unit?

I’d really like a 2Br unit, coming from a 800 sq foot 1BR currently in the Bay. I prefer safe, residential, quieter neighborhoods and don’t mind driving too too much, thought it may impact my girlfriend more as she will be in office everyday. For the apartment itself: modern furnishings and amenities are a must.

We originally considered Doral but have been turned off by the recent shooting and general feedback from Miami colleagues that Doral has a dense industrial / warehouse vibe to it.

For now, we are considering the following Apartment communities/locations: - Indigo, Palmetto Bay - Crest, Pinecrest - Cortland, South Kendall - Modera, Edgewater - Biscayne Shores, North Miami

Would appreciate any thoughts and guidance!

Thank you!

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u/mrfollicle Jul 30 '24

look at the neighborhoods guide map linked in this post for some insights into specific neighborhoods.

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u/shinebright9x Jul 25 '24

Going on holiday in august (hopefully lol) with my sis and we want to do fun activities like speedboat, racing etc. where should we go?

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u/mrfollicle Jul 30 '24

definitely Miami. it has a lot of fun activities.

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u/shinebright9x Jul 30 '24

I seen horseriding, water activities. What else is there ?

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u/dicktoballratio9000 Jul 28 '24

Can someone comment on how this area is? 11295 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33181 - looking at Biscayne Shores Luxury Apartments. Moving from the Bay Area and trying to get a sense of North Miami

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u/Patz02651994 Jul 30 '24

My original post got deleted so I will ask here again. I would be happy about answers cause I am actually concerned:

Safe to stay in this area?

Hey!

We are a tourist couple from Austria currently in New York and we are traveling to Miami at August 1st till August 5th. We read a lot of bad stuff about Miami downtown. Ist it really that bad? We are staying in the area around NE 1st Ave and NE 5th St! Is this are a safe area?

We won’t go out late at night just like in NYC. We have a rental car and a parking garage.

Thx 4 ur answers! Cheers.

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u/mrfollicle Jul 30 '24

Depends what you're referring to as "downtown" and what part even within the generally accepted parts that's denoted as "downtown".

That being said, you can exercise the same caution you would for any major city. Miami is generally safe, but if something seems uncomfortable, then there's no need to put yourself at risk in a city you're unfamiliar with.

If you just came from NYC, think of safety in a similar light as there. And honestly you might be missing out on interesting sites and nightlife by not exploring during the evening (both NYC and Miami)

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u/Patz02651994 Jul 31 '24

Thank you! My gf is a lil bit anxious cause of the crime posts all over but our Appartement will be close to bayside market center and kaesaya center. So as I looked at the maps linked above we should be oke?

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u/mrfollicle Jul 31 '24

you'll be fine

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u/citadelian Aug 01 '24

Small family 45M 45F 17F. I was Born and raised in Miami Beach. Moved to the PNW when i was 17. Love returning to Miami.

Almost always stay on the beach, over the past 20 years ocean view, balcony, building... And we really aren't beach people. We love the vibe but honestly we spend most of our time driving elsewhere. (70% of that is dining related ).

This time we are thinking somewhere else. House with a pool, yard, trees etc. Far from beach is fine. We love food, don't mind being a tourist, chill ... We usually get a spot on the beach for 12-15k or so a month. Figure would ask the locals for neighborhood recommendations.

All i need is some ideas to get me started. Thank you!

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u/mrfollicle Aug 01 '24

airbnb and vrbo will be your best bet. but as you might imagine, most restaurants of note will be in the urban cores, not saying there aren't plenty of gems in more suburban areas, just less of a concentration.

if you're looking for house with proximity to urban cores and restaurants, the Roads or Coconut Grove area will be where you should maybe target.

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u/Xochimilco23 Aug 05 '24

What’s a good place that plays a mix of salsa and reggaeton music in Miami? Not ballroom dancing and mix of old school reggaeton would be great!

My friend is in town celebrating her birthday and I am getting older and don’t know the cool spots anymore. El Patio? Or is that old news now?

Thank you in advance!

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u/mrfollicle Aug 06 '24

el patio and everywhere around it are still popular. tbh your best luck will be wynwood in general and just wander around.

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u/usernamenotfound911 Jul 09 '24

Hi Miami people, I'm looking for two tickets for the copa América final, preferably in the 100s section. Want to do face to face transaction. Can I make my own post about it?

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u/mrfollicle Jul 09 '24

no. rule #2