| dining options include a casual restaurant, a diner/snack bar, and relaxed eatery on the patio. suites add balconies offering ocean views, as well as kitchens, and separate living rooms with sofabeds. overlooking biscayne bay, this contemporary beachfront hotel is a 3-minute walk from the upscale bal harbour shops and 4 miles from la gorce golf course. room service is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. bright rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, fridges and coffeemakers. other amenities include a private beach, and a heated outdoor pool with a poolside bar. a fitness center and parking are both available for a fee
Miami International Airport 40 min
Haulover Park (4 min)
Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action. St Bernard De Clairvaux (13 min)
Rebuilt 12th-century Spanish monastery with scenic gardens offering regular tours & concerts. South Pointe Park Pier (30 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (30 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Pérez Art Museum Miami (28 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Bayfront Park (29 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Jungle Island (30 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. The Bass (21 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Oleta River State Park (8 min)
Urban park drawing nature-lovers with mangrove forest plus fishing, kayaking, biking & camping. PortMiami (31 min) Miami Seaquarium (33 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Lincoln Road (23 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Bayside Marketplace (29 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Miami Children's Museum (28 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Art Deco Historic District (28 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. | 
