r/miamibeach

Beautifully updated condo in the heart of Sunset Harbour at 1800 Purdy Avenue. This bright and stylish residence features modern finishes, upgraded appliances, spacious living areas, and abundant natural light. Located in one of Miami Beach’s most walkable neighborhoods, you’ll be steps from top restaurants, cafes, fitness studios, shopping, Trader Joe’s, Fresh Market, and the Miami Beach waterfront. Easy access to South Beach, Lincoln Road, and downtown Miami makes this an ideal location for both work and leisure.

Going on a trip soon and I’m genuinely curious if tipping the front desk at check-in still works for room upgrades or better views/floors. I’ve seen people talk about the “$20 trick” but not sure if that’s outdated now, especially at nicer hotels/FHR properties.

I’ve actually tried it before in the Bahamas and tipped the front desk $100 at check-in and got upgraded like no tomorrow, so now I’m wondering how common that actually is lol.

Have any of you gotten meaningful upgrades from doing this recently? Like standard room → suite/ocean view, or is it usually just a slightly better floor/view? Also do you tip before asking or after they help you out?

Especially curious about Miami/luxury hotels.

Goin to Miami for a weekend coming up. Looking for good lively bars (not clubs) to hit up at night. Maybe sprinkled in with cocktail bars too. Also, looking for some good breweries to hit up during the days.

My partner and I will be visiting Miami Beach for the first time this December for 5 nights and are looking for the right hotel. Budget is around $1000/night.

We’re both in our 30s and looking for more of a relaxed and elegant vibe rather than a big party scene. A great pool, beach access and comfortable beach chairs are a must. During the day we’d love to chill by the pool/beach, then explore restaurants, bars and shopping at night.

We usually prefer more intimate hotels with a relaxed atmosphere over huge resorts. Currently considering:

- 1 Hotel South Beach: Looks beautiful with huge rooms, amazing pools and beach setup. My only concern is whether it might feel a bit too large and busy for our taste.

- Delano: Probably our top contender right now. Love the pool and beach area by Gigi. Smaller and more intimate feel. But I can barely find any recent reviews since the reopening. Has anyone stayed there/visited recently? Rates are all non-refundable, so I want to make sure it’s a good choice.

- The Setai: Looks serene and elegant with a beautiful beach setup. But I read there’s construction on both sides of the hotel right now. Also wondering if the rooms feel a bit dated these days?

(Faena not within our budget for our dates)

Would really appreciate any thoughts on these or other recommendations that might fit our vibe.

Thanks so much!

Moved to North Miami Beach in November, and looking to get active again. Anyone know where I can find pick-up basketball games (preferably a middle-aged crowd - I'm 37 for reference) in the area?

Thanks in advance!

I’m planning a bachelorette trip and we all get in Miami on Thursday morning and wanted to plan a dinner at Kiki that night but idk if it’s gonna be fun. Can someone confirm if it’s still fun on a Thursday? 😅 I really appreciate it!

Hey I was wondering if anyone had a balcony to take a picture with. I came here for work and my company put us in a motel with view of the parking lot. So I figured I don’t lose anything in asking. Mods if this post violates guidelines I’m sorry.

Heading down this weekend with a large group, most of them are staying at the Fontainebleau but a few of us booked elsewhere. We'd love to be able to hang with the group at the hotel during the day without spending a fortune on a cabana rental.

A few things I'm wondering:

Is there a day pass option that doesn't break the bank?

Can non guests access the pool area at all?

Are there any restaurants or bars on property where you can hang without needing to be a hotel guest?

Any other tips or workarounds from locals or people who've been recently?

Would love any advice, thanks in advance!

I’m very excited to be in the artist alley for the first time! I’m working on creating merch to stock up my table.

What are YOU interested in seeing more of? Specific anime or video game characters? Key chains? Tote bags?

I’d love to hear from you! Share below the nerdy things you love most :D

I’ve been hearing so many stories about girls getting denied from clubs in Miami for not fitting a certain look, and it’s honestly making me nervous. I’m not plus size, but I am a size large on top and a 16 in jeans. What are the chances of actually getting denied because of that? And can I still find promoters/get into clubs easily even if I’m a bit curvier?

EDIT: I want to clarify something since this is getting misunderstood. I’m currently dealing with some weight gain from a rough period in my life, but I’m actively dieting and working out and already making progress with my health. I’m not looking for weight loss advice or suggestions on medications.. that’s not what my post was about. I was simply asking about Miami nightlife and club entry expectations in general. Thanks 💛

Looking for some feedback or recommendation changes to these dinner plans for a June trip to Miami. We are balancing good food and good experience:

Monday: Mila 730pm
Tuesday: Sunny’s 8pm
Wednesday: Carbone 8pm
Thursday: Cote 815pm

Thoughts?

I have bags of aluminum and steel cans, and glass containers. A car's trunk full so looking for a big bin. I'm in north beach area.

Turning 50 next week and trying to plan one really good family dinner in Miami. Looking for recommendations from people who actually know the restaurant scene well.

Group is 2 adults, a 14-year-old, and two older teenagers. We’re staying in Bal Harbour, so trying to balance “worth the drive” vs convenience.

A few places I’m considering:

• Daniel’s in Coral Gables — looks great, but is the 45ish minute drive from Bal Harbour too annoying for a birthday dinner?
• Slim’s in Bal Harbour
• Ezio’s in North Beach
• Sunny’s
• Carbone (have been before and really liked the energy/scene — may grab a Resy there if I can’t decide)

For context, one of my favorite restaurants in Miami is LPM in Brickell, but that feels more date-night/adult-oriented than ideal with teenagers.

We tend to like:

• great ambiance / scene
• upscale but not stuffy
• steakhouses tend to work well for the family
• places that feel “Miami” without being total tourist traps

I’ve been to a lot of the usual spots already, so I’m trying to decide between going back to a known winner like Carbone or trying somewhere newer/different.

If you had one big family birthday dinner in Miami right now, where would you go?

Was ordering from china but now they only accept crypto. Pls let me know of any other places

I’m 19 and my friend is 21, we’re both females. Can we still go to CLUB SPACE? Will they card me?

Looking for suggestions to go party with mrs. We not young (40s), so sexy but appropriate recommendations please. Posting in beach thread as we will be near south beach, she loves to dress sexy!

Hey!
So I moved back from nyc to come here to look after my grandma. A few days later she fell and has been from hospital to nursing home to hospital.. etc. bedridden and needing full time care since then.

I used to work with/attend members clubs in nyc and host and do tons of freelance and would love to do it here to have a social space and income in places with a valuable community- I’m 27, sold my car years ago, and the only grandkid that’s been her number one advocate and now gotten her to a point where others can help manage this all now I’ve been living at her place that’s got old carpet and mold and dust and buggies- makes me dizzy if I’m there for too long (I clean but it’s an old house now with a lot of stuff and old air ducts)

Id like to go out and have a life and money in my pocket to feel like a person again since I’ve got maybe $300 total after all of this, no social life here, and running on fumes of wishful thinking and microsteps towards my startup ideas

TLDR: constantly denied jobs, iso remote work or something worth while, needs encouragement and love pls

ps i know i can be more proactive and don’t need to be outsourcing life advice here but it’s hard to keep it all in my little damn head

I post on depop in the meantime and try to take up modeling or starting a Substack or my art career but then just wake up trying to get my head straight