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| Miami Beach | ||
| State | Florida | |
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| Residents | 91.917 (2016) | |
| height | 1 m | |
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Miami Beach is about 6 km east of Miami on a peninsula in the Miami-Dade County. The Northern part the 16 km long island is characterized by towering condominiums, luxury hotels and residential neighborhoods. He is through the 43rd Street in the south and 85th Street edged in the north.
background
One of the main arguments in favor of a vacation in Miami is still the climate. During the main season from November to March, temperatures in South Florida almost always resemble a warm summer in Central Europe.
getting there
By plane
Arriving by plane is usually via the Miami airport. Bus 150 runs from the airport to Miami Beach.
By train
Although it is often requested, there is still no rail connection from the mainland to Miami Beach.
By bus
In the street
mobility
Miami Beach is served by Miami-Dade public transport buses. From Downtown Miami, the C, S and BeachMax lines go to Miami Beach. From Miami Airport, take Line J and Express Bus 150. Line A runs over the Venetian Causeway (17th Street).
Miami Beach is considered particularly pedestrian and cyclist friendly compared to other American cities. The most beautiful transition from Miami Beach to Miami is the Venetian Causeway
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Carl G. Fisher Monument, Alton Road / Lakeview Drive. The monument consists of a bust of Fischer attached to a large foundation. This is a tribute to the man who helped Miami Beach to justify by donating many parks and public beaches to the city in a document.
- 2 Emanu-El Synagogue, 1701 Washington Ave..
- The most famous attraction of Miami Beach is the South Beach with the 3 Art Deco District on Ocean Drive. There are over 900 buildings from the 1930s and 1940s in the Art Deco style.
- Jewish Museum of Florida, in Miami Beach.
activities
Most of the activities take place on the sandy beach that forms the entire eastern border of Miami Beach and is freely accessible. Most bathing visitors can be found between 5th and 22nd streets. Towards the north the beach becomes much emptier.
A popular running route is from the southern tip to 44th street right on the beach (boardwalk).
shop
- 1 Lincoln Road Mall. well-known shopping center. There are many branches of well-known shops here. It is located between 17th and 16th streets. There are other good shopping opportunities on 41st Street (many Jewish shops and restaurants) and near 71st Street.
kitchen
nightlife
The center of nightlife is on famous Ocean Drive. There are many bars and restaurants, especially between 5th and 12th Street. There are also many popular clubs on Collins Avenue (up to 44th Street) and Washington Avenue.
accommodation
- 1 Ocean Spray Hotel, 4130 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
The hotel was built in 1936 in the Art Deco / Streamline style and is located on Collins Avenue at 41st Street not far from the Fontainebleau Hotel. In 2004 it was added to the American list of monuments.Price: May-Oct double approx. 50 USD, Nov-Apr double approx. 100 USD.
Learn
Work
security
Unlike some parts of Miami, Miami Beach is very safe at night.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
http://www.miamibeachfl.gov (en) - Miami Beach Official Website
