amenities include a restaurant and a snack bar. suites add kitchenettes, and sitting areas with sofabeds. there's also an outdoor pool and a fitness center. the laid-back, airy rooms offer bay or ocean views, and feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dining tables, along with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. set on miami beach with ocean and biscayne bay views, this relaxed hotel is 10 miles from perez art museum and 9 miles from kayaking at oleta river state park. Miami International Airport 30 min
Miami Children's Museum (18 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. The Bass (9 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Bayside Marketplace (20 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. South Pointe Park Pier (21 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Lincoln Road (12 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Lummus Park (16 min) Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (20 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Bayfront Park (19 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (13 min) 4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Jungle Island (20 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Art Deco Historic District (17 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (16 min) Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Pérez Art Museum Miami (18 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Miami Seaquarium (24 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. PortMiami (22 min) |