Insider's Guide

Miami, FL

Welcome to Miami Insider's Guide

Miami, Florida is famous for its beaches, vibrant arts, and diverse culture. Key attractions include Wynwood for street art, Little Havana for Cuban culture, and South Beach for nightlife and Art Deco architecture. Sports fans support the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins. With a tropical climate, Miami is a global hotspot.

Weather

Miami experiences a tropical monsoon climate characterized by hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. The city is partly cloudy throughout the year and often sees summer thunderstorms. With temperatures ranging from 62°F to 90°F, the period from November to April is ideal for outdoor activities due to the cooler and less humid weather.
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Average Temperature

76.2°F

Average Annual Rainfall

61.0"

Weather Patterns

Tropical

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High
74°F
76°F
78°F
82°F
85°F
88°F
89°F
89°F
88°F
85°F
80°F
76°F
Low
60°F
62°F
65°F
68°F
72°F
76°F
77°F
77°F
76°F
73°F
68°F
62°F
Rain
2.0″
2.0″
2.6″
3.2″
5.5″
9.4″
6.5″
7.9″
8.2″
6.2″
2.6″
2.0″
Avg. Temperature

76.2°F

Avg. Annual Rainfall

61.0"

Weather Patterns

Tropical

High
Low
Rain
January
74°F
60°F
2.0"
February
76°F
62°F
2.0"
March
78°F
65°F
2.6"
April
82°F
68°F
3.2"
May
85°F
72°F
5.5"
June
88°F
76°F
9.4"
July
89°F
77°F
6.5"
August
89°F
77°F
7.9"
September
88°F
76°F
8.2"
October
85°F
73°F
6.2"
November
80°F
68°F
2.6"
December
76°F
62°F
2.0"

Local Sports

Miami hosts the NBA's Heat, NFL's Dolphins, MLB's Marlins, NHL's Panthers, and MLS's Inter Miami CF. Major events include the Miami Open, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, and the Orange Bowl. International soccer matches and championship boxing also make Miami a sports hub.
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Florida Panthers (NHL)
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team in the NHL. They play in the Eastern Conference and have made multiple playoff appearances in recent years.
Sport: Hockey
Founded: 1993
FLA Live Arena
Inter Miami CF (MLS)
Inter Miami CF is a Major League Soccer team co-owned by David Beckham. The club has quickly risen to prominence, winning the Leagues Cup and competing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Known for attracting global talent, including Lionel Messi, Inter Miami plays at DRV PNK Stadium, with their season running from late February to October.
Sport: Soccer
Founded: 2018
DRV PNK Stadium
Miami Dolphins (NFL)
The Miami Dolphins are a professional football team in the NFL. They are one of the oldest teams in the league and have won two Super Bowl championships.
Sport: Football
Founded: 1965
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Heat (NBA)
The Miami Heat are one of the most successful franchises in the NBA, with multiple championships to their name. They play in the Eastern Conference and are known for their passionate fanbase and storied playoff runs. The team plays at Kaseya Center from mid-October to mid-April, with potential playoff games extending into June.
Sport: Basketball
Founded: 1988
Kaseya Center
Miami Marlins (MLB)
The Miami Marlins are a Major League Baseball team known for winning two World Series titles. As part of the National League East Division, the Marlins play at LoanDepot Park, a state-of-the-art stadium with a retractable roof. Their season runs from April to October, providing fans with plenty of opportunities to catch games in Miami's vibrant sports atmosphere.
Sport: Baseball
Founded: 1993
LoanDepot Park

Golf Courses

Miami offers diverse golf options, both public and private. The Miami Beach Golf Club is a popular par-72 public course with scenic views, known for its challenging layout since its 1995 opening. Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne offers a stunning tropical backdrop, making it a favorite for golfers seeking beauty and challenge.
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Country Clubs

Capital City Country Club
Coral Gables Country Club
Gables Estates Country Club
Indian Creek Country Club
Key Biscayne Yacht Club
La Gorce Country Club
Miami Beach Golf Club
Miami Shores Country Club
The Country Club of Miami
The Doral Golf Resort & Spa (Blue Monster Course)
The Ocean Reef Club
The Riviera Country Club

Public and Private Courses

Biltmore Golf Course
Briar Bay Golf Course
Costa Del Sol Golf Club
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne
Granada Golf Course
Greynolds Golf Course
Killian Greens Golf Club
La Gorce Country Club
Miami Beach Golf Club
Miami Lakes Golf Club
Normandy Shores Golf Club
Palmetto Golf Course

Schools

Miami has multiple school districts. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) is the largest, with over 400 schools. MDCPS offers diverse magnet programs in STEM, arts, and language immersion, with Coral Reef Senior High known for specialized tracks. Private schools like Ransom Everglades are highly regarded for academics.
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Colleges and Universities

Albizu University
Atlantis University
Barry University
DeVry University
Florida Memorial University
Florida National University
Millennia Atlantic University
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Ignacio University
St. John Vianney College Seminary
St. Thomas University
Talmudic College of Florida
Trinity International University
United International College
University of Miami
West Coast University
Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College

School Districts

Broward County Public Schools
Charter Schools USA
Miami - Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)
Monroe County School District
Palm Beach County School District

Private Schools

American Heritage Schools, Boward Campus
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Boca Prep International School
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Donna Klein Jewish Academy
Gulliver Preparatory School
Miami Country Day School
NSU University School
Palmer Trinity School
Pine Crest School
Posnack Jewish Day School
Ransom Everglades School
Sagemont Preparatory School
Saint Andrews School
Scheck Hillel Community School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Westminster Christian School

Performing Arts Schools

Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts
Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Design & Architecture Senior High School
Dillard High School
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
G-Star High School of the Arts
Miami Arts Charter School
Miami Arts Studio 6 - 12 at Zelda Glazer
New World School of Arts
Palmetto Bay Academy
Score Academy - Boca Raton
Somerset Arts Conservatory

Things to Do and See

Miami offers attractions for all interests. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens provides a glimpse into history and architecture, while Little Havana is vibrant with Cuban culture and art. Families will enjoy the Frost Museum of Science, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore Miami Beach and the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is a performing arts center located in Miami, Florida. It is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
Art Deco Historic District
The Art Deco Historic District is a vibrant neighborhood in Miami Beach renowned for its distinctive 1920s and 1930s architecture. The area features colorful buildings with geometric shapes and neon signage, making it a popular destination for tourists interested in design, history, and the iconic Miami Beach vibe.
Bayfront Park
Established in 1924, Bayfront Park is a 32-acre urban oasis in the heart of downtown Miami.
Bayside Marketplace
This iconic shopping and entertainment complex is located on the waterfront in downtown Miami. Featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and live entertainment, it offers stunning views of Biscayne Bay and is a popular spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy dining, shopping, and cultural events.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park occupies roughly the southern third of Key Biscayne. It features the Cape Florida Light, the oldest standing structure in Greater Miami. The park offers more than a mile of sandy Atlantic beachfront, ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
Coral Gables Venetian Pool
This unique aquatic facility has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people since 1923. The Venetian Pool is fed by spring water from an underground aquifer and is refilled daily, with over 820,000 gallons of water. The pool features two waterfalls and cave-like grottos for a fun experience for all swimmers.
Crandon Park
With its golf and tennis facilities, unique eco- adventures and breathtaking beach, Crandon Park offers something for everyone.
Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is a historic landmark on Biscayne Bay, showcasing South Florida's architecture and natural beauty.
Everglades National Park
The Everglades spans across 1.5 million acres that stretches over the southern part of Florida, but it is easy to access the park’s three main areas. The northern section of the park is accessible via Miami or Everglades City, the southern section is accessible through Homestead.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanic garden with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines.
Flagler Street
Flagler Street is known for its vibrant atmosphere, shopping, dining, and historic landmarks. This lively street connects key areas of the city and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to experience Miami's urban culture and energy.
Freedom Tower
A storied location with deep connections to Miami’s Cuban American community, the Freedom Tower is home to the flagship Museum of Art and Design and MDC Special Collections, which include the Cuban Legacy Gallery, the Kislak Center, and the Exile Experience.
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
In 1984, a small group of Holocaust survivors joined together to develop a permanent memorial in Miami to the six million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis. A year later, the Holocaust Memorial Committee was formally established as a private non-profit organization.
Jungle Island
Jungle Island, Miami's premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami's tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe.
Kaseya Center
A premier sports and entertainment venue in downtown Miami, this arena is home to the Miami Heat. It also hosts a variety of events, including concerts, family shows, and other live performances, all while offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay.
Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne is a Florida town on a barrier island across the Rickenbacker Causeway from Miami. It lies between 2 large parks—Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park—each with long, sheltered beaches, mangroves, and tropical forests inhabited by birdlife, butterflies, and loggerhead turtles. The latter is home to the 19th-century Cape Florida Lighthouse.
Little Havana
Little Havana is Miami’s vibrant Cuban heart, with Latin American art galleries and busy restaurants. Cafes with walk-up windows sell Cuban coffee to cigar-smoking patrons. On Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), locals discuss politics over dominoes at Maximo Gomez Park, dubbed Domino Park by locals. The historic Tower Theater screens independent and revival films, while the area's clubs host live Latin music.
Matheson Hammock Park
Matheson Hammock Park is a 630-acre urban park in metropolitan Miami on 9610 Old Cutler Road, just south of Coral Gables, Florida. The park surrounds the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
Miami Beach Boardwalk
The Miami Beach Boardwalk is a must-see when visiting the Miami, Florida area. It is a beautiful and scenic pathway that stretches uninterrupted from the southern point of South Beach (South Pointe Park) northward for 7 miles to the Surfside border! You can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and views of lavish Miami Beach hotels, condos, and parks on the other.
Miami Children’s Museum
The Miami Children’s Museum is a non-profit educational institution located on Watson Island in the city of Miami, Florida. The museum focuses on programs, classes and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication. They also provide support for bilingual and special needs children.
Miami Design District
The Design District is known for its sleek modern architecture, upscale interior design stores, and art galleries. Luxury fashion and jewelry boutiques, cafes, and celebrity-chef restaurants draw a well- heeled crowd. Public art dotting the area includes the Fly’s Eye Dome, a geodesic dome designed by inventor Buckminster Fuller. The Institute of Contemporary Art shows cutting-edge work in an ultra-modern building.
Miami Seaquarium
The Miami Seaquarium is a 38-acre oceanarium located on the island of Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, Florida located near downtown Miami. Founded in 1955, it is one of the oldest oceanariums in the United States.
Morningside Park
A narrow strip that stretches 13 blocks through the neighborhoods of Harlem and Morningside Heights, Morningside Park blends dramatic landscaping with the pleasures of a community park. Built on a steep incline, multiple playgrounds nestle at the bottom of its cliff-like hillside, and visitors pause along its heights to take in a unique view.
Oleta River State Park
Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.
Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
The Pérez Art Museum Miami —officially known as the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County—is a contemporary art museum that relocated in 2013 to the Maurice A. Ferré Park in Downtown Miami, Florida.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a Hands-on facility offering weather & technology exhibits, a planetarium & an aquarium.
South Pointe Park
South Pointe Park is a Waterfront park with beach/ pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.
The Bass Museum of Art
A Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & a sculpture garden, plus films & lectures.
Tropical Park
Tropical Park is a City park that offers miles of paved biking & hiking paths plus boating & fishing in 4 separate lakes.
Virginia Key Beach Park
Mile-long beach near Downtown with wetlands, a boardwalk, hiking trails, picnic areas & concessions.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present-day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
Wynwood Walls
Unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.
Zoo Miami
The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, also known as Zoo Miami, is a zoological park and garden in Miami and is the largest zoo in Florida.

Directory

This directory serves as a valuable tool for efficiently locating and accessing essential resources, such as dining establishments, healthcare facilities, public service offices, and community events. By offering comprehensive details and contact information, it aims to streamline the process of finding necessary services and participating in local activities.
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Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse
Macondo Coffee Roasters
Magdalena Coffee Bar & Houseplants
Pasión Del Cielo Coffee
Shepherd Artisan Coffee
Suite Habana Cafe
Choong Man Chicken Davie
El Ahorro Supermarket
Jetro Cash & Carry
Kingston Miami Trading Co
Little Market of Broward Indian Grocery
Midway Food Store
Mima Market
My African Food Store
Orso Industries Inc
Publix Sabor
Pure Caribbean Distributors
Shaddai Group Corp
Superior Meat & Fish Supermarket
Tasca De Espana
Tierra Santa Supermarket
World Market & Cafe
Aventura Mall’s Farmers’ Market
Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market
Coral Gables Farmers’ Market
Legion Park Farmers’ Market
Lincoln Road Farmers’ Market
Pinecrest Farmers’ Market
Surfside Farmers’ Market
The Farmers’ Market at Merrick Park
Vizcaya Village Farmers’ Market
Bargain Goods Furniture
Big Box Furniture Company
Casa Design Furniture
Nadeau - Furniture with a Soul
One Of a Kind
RH Outlet Pembroke Pines
Biscayne National Park
Florida Departments of Agriculture Miami - Dade Regional Office
Motor Vehicle Department
Social Security Administration
US Department of Veterans Affairs
US General Administration
US Secret Services
West Kendall Historical Regional library
Beijing Mart
Chung Hing
Marky’s Gourmet
Mimi’s Ravioli
Tarragon Middle East Market
The Original Daily Bread Marketplace
Beehive Natural Foods
Life Natural Foods
Sprouts Farmers Market
Baptist Health Baptist Hospital
Broward Health Coral Springs
Cleveland Clinic Weston
Coral Gables Hospital
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Holtz Children’s Hospital at UM - Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Jackson Health System
Jupiter Medical Center
Memorial Hospital West
Mount Sinai Medical Center
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics - UHealth Tower
UniMas (Channel 408)
WBFS (Channel 33)
WFOR (Channel 4)
WLTV (Channel 23)
WVEN (Channel 236)
Sarasota Herald - Tribune
Tampa Bay Times
The Florida Times - Union
Black Cat Cigar Lounge
Clevelander South Beach Club
Espanola Cigars Craft Bar & Lounge
LIV Nightclub Miami
Mac’s Club Deuce
Mango’s Tropical Cafe
Palace Bar & Restaurant
The Regent Cocktail Club
WhiteLaw Bar & Lounge

The business listings provided in this directory are for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, not all listings may include complete information such as phone numbers, websites, or other contact details.