Curated for your stay

Explore Miami

A short list of places genuinely worth your time—organized by category and nearest first.

Your starting point

1200 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, FL 33131

Nearby beaches

Nearest first

Aerial view of South Pointe Park beside the ocean
★ 4.8 Google

South Pointe Park & Beach

Our top beach pick for a scenic park, pier, clear-water swimming, and cruise-ship views.

🚗 6.1 mi · 15–25 min
1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Aerial view of the palm-lined beach at Crandon Park Recommended for families
★ 4.5 Google

Crandon Park Beach

Our recommended beach for families: calm, shallow water, palms, picnic areas, and a relaxed Key Biscayne atmosphere.

🚗 8.4 mi · 20–30 min
6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Museums

Art, science & history

Exterior of Pérez Art Museum Miami
★ 4.5 Google

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Modern and contemporary art in a beautiful waterfront building; pair it with the park or Frost Science.

🚗 2.0 mi · 10–15 min🚶 42 min
1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Aerial view of Frost Museum of Science and its planetarium dome
★ 4.4 Google

Frost Museum of Science

A strong family pick with an aquarium, planetarium, and interactive science exhibits.

🚗 2.0 mi · 10–15 min🚶 42 min
1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Vizcaya's historic villa and formal gardens
★ 4.7 Google

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

A historic bayfront villa with ornate rooms and lush gardens—one of Miami’s most memorable visits.

🚗 2.1 mi · 10–15 min
3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Malls & shopping

Walkable to waterfront

Brickell City Centre's exterior and palm-lined street
★ 4.7 Google

Brickell City Centre

The best nearby mall for upscale stores, dining, air conditioning, and a cinema—all under one striking roof.

🚶 0.6 mi · 12 min🚗 5–10 min
701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Bayside Marketplace along its waterfront marina
★ 4.5 Google

Bayside Marketplace

Casual waterfront shopping, restaurants, live energy, and easy access to Biscayne Bay boat tours.

🚗 1.4 mi · 7–12 min🚶 30 min
401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Groceries & pharmacy

The practical stops

Colonnade Plaza at 1201 Brickell Avenue, home of the nearby CVS
★ 3.7 Google

CVS Pharmacy

The closest pharmacy and convenience stop, directly across Brickell Avenue. The store is open 24 hours; pharmacy hours vary.

🚶 0.1 mi · 2 min
1201 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Entrance to Publix Super Market at Brickell Village
★ 4.4 Google

Publix at Brickell Village

The closest full supermarket for groceries, prepared food, beer and wine, plus a pharmacy.

🚶 0.4 mi · 9 min
134 SW 13th St, Miami, FL 33130

Other attractions

Three worthwhile outings

Bayfront Park with Downtown Miami's skyline behind it
★ 4.7 Google

Bayfront Park

A free waterfront walk with skyline views; combine it with Bayside for an easy downtown outing.

🚗 1.5 mi · 7–12 min🚶 27 min
301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Entrance to Domino Park in Little Havana
Miami classic

Little Havana & Domino Park

Walk Calle Ocho for Cuban coffee, music, cigars, murals, and the neighborhood’s famous domino games.

🚗 2.5 mi · 10–15 min
1444 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Colorful murals at Wynwood Walls
★ 4.7 Google

Wynwood Walls

Miami’s signature outdoor street-art museum, surrounded by colorful murals, galleries, shops, and cafés.

🚗 3.4 mi · 12–20 min
2516 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Great restaurants

All walkable

Bar and dining area at Crazy About You
★ 4.8 Google

Crazy About You

The closest dinner choice, with a waterfront terrace and excellent bay views—especially around sunset.

🚶 0.1 mi · 2 min
1155 Brickell Bay Dr #101, Miami, FL 33131
Open kitchen and dining stations at Casa Tua Cucina
★ 4.5 Google

Casa Tua Cucina

A stylish Italian food hall inside Brickell City Centre—good for groups who want different choices.

🚶 0.6 mi · 13 min
70 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130

Kids, parks & family events

Playgrounds and rainy-day fun

A family playing together on the large swing at The Underline's Hammock Playground
★ 5.0 Google

The Underline Hammock Playground

The closest dedicated playground: nature-inspired play, shade, seating, public art, and free family programs. Check the calendar before going.

🚶 0.7 mi · 14 min🚗 5–8 min
SW 15th Rd & SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Modern climbing equipment at Brickell Point Playground
★ 4.8 Google

Brickell Point Playground

A close, compact playground best for toddlers and younger children, with shade, lawns, and a waterfront setting in Mary Brickell Park.

🚶 0.9 mi · 18 min🚗 5–8 min
501 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Colorful exterior of Miami Children's Museum
★ 4.5 Google

Miami Children’s Museum

The best rainy-day choice for hands-on exhibits, play spaces, workshops, Mini Mondays, and frequently changing family events.

🚗 3.7 mi · 12–20 min
980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132

Distances are route estimates from the apartment. Drive times are typical ranges and may change substantially with Miami traffic. Google ratings were checked August 29, 2026 and can change. Please confirm current hours, admission, and parking before leaving.