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City information
Cute, quaint city; beach vibes, lots of small owned business and tasty eateries.
150 locals recommend
Hollywood
Cute, quaint city; beach vibes, lots of small owned business and tasty eateries.
Wynwood
Art district
Dania Beach
North Beach RoadDania Beach pier is great site to visit and catch some views.
This lively, city is rapidly growing. It is full of places to dine and always has live entertainment events.
14 locals recommend
Miramar
This lively, city is rapidly growing. It is full of places to dine and always has live entertainment events.
For Foodies
Various food options
Great breakfast and brunch. There are a few of these around town.
16 locals recommend
First Watch - Hollywood
3257 Hollywood BlvdGreat breakfast and brunch. There are a few of these around town.
J.Mark's Restaurant
1245 N Federal HwyGreat service and amazing food. Hawaiian steak is excellent!
The seafood is amazing and the waterfall makes a pretty view while dining.
11 locals recommend
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood (in Seminole Hard Rock)
1 Seminole WayThe seafood is amazing and the waterfall makes a pretty view while dining.
Billy's Stone Crab Hollywood
400 North Ocean DriveLocally owned restaurant with good eats
Seasons 52
321 Miracle MileGreat crab cakes! Make reservations. Park in the rear.
A local favorite, old-fashioned ice country store, restaurant and ice cream parlor. Dine early! The line gets long very, quickly especially on weekends.
120 locals recommend
Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
128 S Federal HwyA local favorite, old-fashioned ice country store, restaurant and ice cream parlor. Dine early! The line gets long very, quickly especially on weekends.
Food for a reasonable price. Cocktail specials. Close to two nice, shopping plazas.
25 locals recommend
Ocean One Bar & Grille
14851 Lyons RoadFood for a reasonable price. Cocktail specials. Close to two nice, shopping plazas.
Order in advance if you're on the run. They offer healthy eating options and smoothies.
7 locals recommend
Diced
2342 SW 67th AveOrder in advance if you're on the run. They offer healthy eating options and smoothies.
Ishilima
Food and drinks are amazing. I like the theme of blending Asian and Peruvian foods.
The Tipsy Boar
1906 Harrison StPopular Hollywood dining spot. Good service and good food.
Valet parking is mandatory. Waterfront dining requires all persons in the party present for seating.
168 locals recommend
Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial BlvdValet parking is mandatory. Waterfront dining requires all persons in the party present for seating.
Lunch is a great time to visit during the week. Karaoke night is Tuesday and brunch is available Saturday and Sunday.
Lorna's Caribbean & American Grill
Lunch is a great time to visit during the week. Karaoke night is Tuesday and brunch is available Saturday and Sunday.
Go during lunch and ask for the $10 plate. It brings more food for at lower price. The food is very fresh and delicious
Barbican Square
11030 Pembroke RdGo during lunch and ask for the $10 plate. It brings more food for at lower price. The food is very fresh and delicious
Order before 8:30pm; the food is made to order and requires time for preparation. The Cajun ranch sauce is-chef's kiss!
Mr. Shrimp
11009 Pines BlvdOrder before 8:30pm; the food is made to order and requires time for preparation. The Cajun ranch sauce is-chef's kiss!
Go early! This place easily gets packed because it's so good. Try the Key West omelette.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Go early! This place easily gets packed because it's so good. Try the Key West omelette.
Neighborhoods
Hollywood
Eclectic vibes; must visit Hollywood Beach and enjoy the boardwalk.
A vibrant city on the Biscayne Bay, surrounded by eateries, shops, a marina and a park all accessible by foot or bike. Take in the scenery!
497 locals recommend
Coconut Grove
A vibrant city on the Biscayne Bay, surrounded by eateries, shops, a marina and a park all accessible by foot or bike. Take in the scenery!
Brickell
Teeming with eateries and social scenes, urban, 30+ age demographic
Sightseeing
This venue is home to the most beautiful and exotic butterflies. The entrance gives informative facts about the species, shows stages of butterflies and the butterfly dome showcases adult butterflies.
Plenty of parking.
312 locals recommend
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample RdThis venue is home to the most beautiful and exotic butterflies. The entrance gives informative facts about the species, shows stages of butterflies and the butterfly dome showcases adult butterflies.
Plenty of parking.
Look for online coupons for admission. The flowers and foliage are beautiful. Be sure to view the wildlife in the front of the facility and take the tram sightseeing ride.
167 locals recommend
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo RdLook for online coupons for admission. The flowers and foliage are beautiful. Be sure to view the wildlife in the front of the facility and take the tram sightseeing ride.
A pleasant way to spend time. Arrive early to rent a canopy bike. Visit Florida wildlife exhibit to see our native species.
638 locals recommend
Zoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetA pleasant way to spend time. Arrive early to rent a canopy bike. Visit Florida wildlife exhibit to see our native species.
On the cusp of the Everglades, this winery, brewery and restaurant offers plenty to see, plenty to taste, eat and do.
Opens around noon operates for a few hours. Check times!
166 locals recommend
Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery
30205 SW 217th AveOn the cusp of the Everglades, this winery, brewery and restaurant offers plenty to see, plenty to taste, eat and do.
Opens around noon operates for a few hours. Check times!
Every fruit you can imagine is located at this stand! It is deep south in Miami-Dade county.
125 locals recommend
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
19200 SW 344th StEvery fruit you can imagine is located at this stand! It is deep south in Miami-Dade county.
A self guided drive through park dedicated to wildlife. Check for specials online for admission. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the splash pad.
Visit the alligator exhibit; the alligator is gigantic and a historic considering its size.
328 locals recommend
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari RdA self guided drive through park dedicated to wildlife. Check for specials online for admission. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the splash pad.
Visit the alligator exhibit; the alligator is gigantic and a historic considering its size.
Multi-levels of science exhibits. Start at the top and work your way down. Jellyfish exhibit is neat and there is an interactive zone for kids at the bottom.
605 locals recommend
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne BlvdMulti-levels of science exhibits. Start at the top and work your way down. Jellyfish exhibit is neat and there is an interactive zone for kids at the bottom.
There is a toll for entry onto the island. The lighthouse is at the rear of the island, it is a scenic drive.
77 locals recommend
Cape Florida Lighthouse
1200 Crandon BlvdThere is a toll for entry onto the island. The lighthouse is at the rear of the island, it is a scenic drive.
Cool nursery with two shops, food and knick-knacks, and seasonal activities for children and families.
Flamingo Road Nursery
1655 S Flamingo RdCool nursery with two shops, food and knick-knacks, and seasonal activities for children and families.
The smallest post office in the United States. This is in Collier County; if you plan to visit Naples and you take the Tamiami Trail (very scenic and slow) this could be a place to visit.
Check the hours and travel in the daylight.
United States Postal Service
38000 Tamiami Trail EThe smallest post office in the United States. This is in Collier County; if you plan to visit Naples and you take the Tamiami Trail (very scenic and slow) this could be a place to visit.
Check the hours and travel in the daylight.
This is the only ecosystem like it in the world. It's a beautiful and very large park.
Have a full tank of gas and water to drink as drives can be long.
350 locals recommend
Everglades National Park
This is the only ecosystem like it in the world. It's a beautiful and very large park.
Have a full tank of gas and water to drink as drives can be long.
Beautiful park with mature oak trees and nature trail.
7 locals recommend
Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
3501 SW 130th AveBeautiful park with mature oak trees and nature trail.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Ride-hailing service is a quick way to get around
It reduces the need to drive in traffic, looking for parking spaces and could potentially save money.
What to pack
Bring sunblock, hat and sunglasses
Protect your eyes and skin
What to pack
Water
Packing water is always a good idea; especially during the summer.
Getting around
Brightline train
Brightline train is a quick way to get to surrounding cities.
What to pack
Local park entry
Most parks require an entry fee per person during the weekends. Bring some petty cash to cover entry.