The Ultimate Guide To Miami

Planning a trip to Miami? You’re in luck! I’ve practically lived in Miami, and I’ve explored it inside out. At one point, I even thought that I was going to move there! As a discerning critic of all things Miami, I’m here to bring you the absolute crème de la crème – the most delectable bites and must-visit spots that will make your trip to Miami truly unforgettable.

What I Would Wear In Miami

Starting with *debatably* the most important part – what to wear in Miami! From going out to the clubs, to having a nice dinner, to a beach walk, and everything in-between, I’ve curated the perfect Miami shopping list for you:

Favorite Food Places

For Lunch:

1. La Sandwicherie 🥖
   • Must-Try: DIY sandwich *on a croissant*
   • They have a bunch of locations all across Miami
2. Sanguich Miami 🇨🇺
   • The ultimate Cuban sandwich spot
   • Click HERE for a vlog of going to Sanguich Miami
3. Pura Vida 🥗
   • An easy, go-to healthy lunch spot with locations all over Miami
4. Coyo Taco 🌮
   • Favorite quick, easy, and super casual Mexican spot
5. Sadelle’s 🥐
   • Yes, there is a Sadelle’s in Miami too! Perfect for if you are looking for a nicer brunch
6. Joe’s To Go 🦀
   • Joe’s has a to-go spot right across the street from their restaurant
   • Must-Try: Stone Crabs (of course) & their fried chicken
7. Zuma Brunch 🍣
   • All you can eat sushi brunch (only on Sundays)
   • Click HERE for my vlog of Zuma Brunch

For Dinner:

1. Joe’s 🦀
   • Must-Try: Stone Crabs & people love the Key Lime Pie
   • A Miami classic spot
2. Katsuya 🍣 (Link: Katsuya)
   • Must-Try: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
   • TBH, their crispy rice is the best thing on the menu – but it is THAT good to go just for that
   • Click HERE for a sneak peek inside my date night there
3. Lucali 🍕
   • Must-Try: Pizza (of course) and pepperoni chips
4. Mister O1 🍕
   • Must-Try: Their white truffle pizza & nutella dessert pizza (my favorite)
   • A very casual spot
5. Forte Dei Marmi 🇮🇹
   • Delicious Italian meal with table side cheese bowl for their Truffle Cacio e Pepe
   • Definitely a fancier meal and the restaurant courtyard is beautiful
6. Sexy Fish 🐠
   • Asian Fusion restaurant, but everyone is here for the party
   • The bathrooms are insane, scroll HERE to see
7. Komodo 🍣
   • Must-Try: Black Miso Cod
   • Delicious Asian fusion that also turns into a going out vibe
8. Mandolin 🌿
   • The prettiest restaurant & it is mostly outside
   • Insanely delicious Greek cuisine
9. Kiki on the River 🌊
   • Greek cuisine, but people come here more for the party atmosphere
   • Brunch is also a huge thing here
10. Kyu 🍣
    • Phenomenal Asian fusion
11. Matador Room 🍹
    • A mix of Caribbean, Spanish, and Latin cuisines
    • A very nice meal & the restaurant is inside of the Edition Hotel
12. Cote 🥩
    • Phenomenal Korean steakhouse
    • You can pick to have a set menu or not
13. Macchialina 🍝
    • Casual-ISH Italian with delicious pastas
14. Jaya at the Setai 💃
    • Live dancers, DJ, and performances during the weekend
    • Asian Cuisine
15. Joia Beach 🏝️
    • Beachfront dining & bar
    • Doubles as a beach club as well

For Dessert:

• OMG Brigadeiros 🍬
  • My favorite dessert in all of Miami
  • Churro flavor is my personal favorite
• Kith Treats 🍦
  • DIY ice cream inside of Kith’s retail store

Activities

• Bike ride on the South Beach path
  • The path is in-between all of the hotels and the beach (you can rent a citi bike, or some hotels have bikes as well)
• Ice skating at Basement in the Edition Hotel
  • Such a fun activity for after dinner on South Beach + there is a bar down there + bowling too
• Wynwood Walls
  • Walk around and see all of the walls + photo ops + there are places to shop around there too
• Shopping Areas:
  • Brickell City Centre – casual outdoor mall – HERE is a vlog of me shopping there
  • Bal Harbour – fancier outdoor mall
  • Design District – stand alone designer stores
  • Coco Walk – outdoor shops and food
• Of course, Go Out 🎉
  • Clubs: E11EVEN, Story, LIV

Where to Stay

Hotels on South Beach

• The Setai
  • I just had an amazing stay here. Definitely very luxe
  • Click HERE for a recap of my stay at The Setai! Plus…
    • Room Tour 1
    • Room Tour 2
• SLS South Beach
  • More of a fun hotel & party atmosphere with great rooms
  • Bonus points because they have pink beach chairs, see here AND Vivrelle members can borrow designer bags at the hotel (if you aren’t a member yet, you can use my code JUSTBECAUSE to skip their waitlist)
  • See more of my stay at the SLS HERE
• The 1 Hotel
  • The most aesthetic hotel (and it smells amazing)
• Nautilus
  • Great for a girls trip, in the center of everything
• Fontainebleau Miami
  • GIANT hotel with lots to offer – beach, pool, dining, bar, club, etc
• Other notable hotels (have not stayed, but have heard great things):
  • The Loews Miami Beach
  • The Edition
  • The Ritz Carlton South Beach
• If you want to stay in Brickell: The Mandarin Oriental Miami

Miami has SO much to offer, whether you are going on a girls’ trip, a relaxing weekend getaway, or you just want some vitamin D. Miami does it all! If you are looking for more inspiration for your trip, and want to see exactly what I have done in Miami, definitely check out my “Miami” highlight on Instagram and on Tik Tok!

Enjoy your trip! xoxo