South Beach Neighborhood Guide

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North Beach makes up a lovely portion of Miami Beach, stretching from 63rd St. and Collins/Indian Creek Dr, to 87th St., and bordering Normandy Isle, Biscayne Point, and La Gorce Island. If you’re looking to live within walking distance to the beach in a more mellow neighborhood that still offers many fun options, consider moving here.

So peaceful, yet exciting, this neighborhood has something for everyone. With a wide array of affordable dining options, including cuisine with Latin flair, North Beach is a popular foodie destination. Whether you lead an active, outdoorsy lifestyle, or love dining in and entertainment, North Beach will deliver.

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Vibe

North Beach is a great option for someone looking to live close to the beach without breaking the bank. Here, you will find many mid-century hotels along with modern Miami apartment buildings. North Beach is famous for Miami modernism, or MiMo, a postwar style featuring flat roofs, acute angles, and curved walls.

Many residents walk to the beach or on the boardwalk almost every day. The recently renovated boardwalk now extends all the way from 1st St. on South Beach to 82nd St. on North Beach. You will always see many people jogging, biking, rollerblading, playing volleyball, and exercising at the outdoor gyms.

Fave spots

North Beach provides a prolific number of choices for Latin food. Here, you will find many locals hanging out at the Argentinian, Colombian, and Venezuelan restaurants, such as Moises Bakery, sipping on cafecito (Spanish for “coffee”) and enjoying some croquetas and empanadas with Latin music. Don’t miss El Rancho Grande for Mexican bites, Locura Marina for Peruvian food, and Manolo’s for Argentinian fare. Banchero is a special kind of Argentinian pizza that’s definitely worth a visit.

This area also has many good options for Italian cuisine (George’s, Cafe Prima Pasta), seafood (FiFi’s), sushi (Katana), and Chinese (East Ocean).

North Beach is more low-key than South Beach and Mid-Beach, but still fun. On the weekends, locals attend various concerts at the historic North Beach Bandshell or at the new Normandy Fountain square. North Shore Open Space Park is another locals’ favorite with nice trails and native trees. It’s perfect for picnics, dog walking, and meditating.

Things to Know

North Beach is not the same as North Miami Beach. These two neighborhoods often get confused, even by locals. North Miami Beach is located on the Intracoastal Waterway and doesn’t provide access to the ocean within its limits, whereas North Beach does.

Free trolleys connect all of North Beach to South Beach and Mid-Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

While there are several reasons to love South Beach, three things always come to mind. Architecture, nightlife, and of course, the beach. The Art Deco architectural style is synonymous with South Beach. Apartment buildings, hotels, restaurants, and more feature distinct facades and have become South Beach's calling card. If you love burning the candle at both ends and dancing all night, there's no better place than South Beach. From dive bars like Lost Weekend, to the posh ultra-clubs that are scattered throughout the neighborhood, you can spend a little or your whole paycheck. The night is your oyster in South Beach. Finally, the beach in South Beach is always great. Clean sand and inviting blue waters attract swimmers, partiers, and various events year-round.

The average rent in South Beach, Miami is $2,387 based on the last 3 months of data.

The average apartment size in South Beach, Miami is 636ft² based on the last 3 months of data.

The lowest monthly rent in South Beach over the past 3 months is $1,760 for a studio apartment, and the most expensive unit is $3,878 for a 1 bedroom apartment.

There are 32 units available for rent in South Beach, Miami as of 16 hours ago.