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Mid-Beach

Miami

The stretch of Miami Beach north of South Beach, lined with big resort hotels like the Fontainebleau and Faena, and calmer beaches.

Best for Upscale · Families

Transport
2/5
Sights
2/5
Value
2/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$320/night · 40 min to Downtown Miami

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Why stay here

  • Big resort hotels with pools
  • Quieter beaches than South Beach
  • Beachfront boardwalk

Who should stay here

  • Luxury stays
  • Families
  • Couples

Not ideal if…

  • You want to walk to bars and restaurants
  • You're on a budget
  • You want to sightsee on the mainland

What it's like

Mid-Beach runs along Collins Avenue from about 23rd Street to the 60s, with Indian Creek on one side and the ocean on the other. It's home to some of Miami's grandest resorts, from the 1950s Fontainebleau to the gold-and-red Faena District, and a beachfront boardwalk runs most of its length.

It suits travellers who want a resort stay with space to relax, while staying a short ride from South Beach's bars. There's less to do on foot than in South Beach, and most hotels charge high resort fees.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Collins Avenue

    The resort strip between the ocean and Indian Creek.

  • Faena District

    Hotel, theatre and art spaces around 32nd–36th Street.

  • Miami Beach Boardwalk

    Beachfront path running north through Mid-Beach.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Free Miami Beach Trolley and Metrobus routes along Collins Avenue to South Beach; taxi or rideshare to the mainland.
To Downtown Miami
About 40 minutes
From Miami International Airport (MIA)
About 55 minutes: Miami Beach Airport Express bus from MIA, or about 30 minutes by taxi.

Nearby attractions

  • Miami Beach Boardwalk

    Walk, run or cycle beside the dunes.

  • Faena Forum

    Arts venue by Rem Koolhaas's OMA in the Faena District.

  • Fontainebleau

    The landmark 1954 resort, worth a look even if you're not staying.

Where to eat and drink

  • Hotel restaurants

    Most dining here is in the big resorts.

  • LIV at the Fontainebleau

    One of Miami's best-known nightclubs.

Where to stay in Mid-Beach

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Why we like it: Huge landmark resort with pools, spa and the LIV nightclub.

Typical luxury rate in Mid-Beach: ~$750/night

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Luxury pick

Faena Miami Beach

Why we like it: Theatrical red-and-gold hotel on the beach.

Typical luxury rate in Mid-Beach: ~$750/night

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Luxury pick

The Miami Beach EDITION

Why we like it: Restored 1950s hotel with a beach club and ice rink.

Typical luxury rate in Mid-Beach: ~$750/night

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Hotels in Mid-BeachMid-range from ~$320/night

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