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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Miami Beach history and community

Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The southern part of the city includes Ocean Drive, Art Deco streets and neighborhood dining beyond the beachfront. North Beach offers its own restaurants, parks and neighborhood character north of Mid-Beach.

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Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The southern part of the city includes Ocean Drive, Art Deco streets and neighborhood dining beyond the beachfront. North Beach offers its own restaurants, parks and neighborhood character north of Mid-Beach. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

Areas in this guide

Mid-BeachExplore locallyThe middle stretch of Miami Beach connects beachfront hotels with residential streets and local stops.North BeachExplore locallyNorth Beach offers its own restaurants, parks and neighborhood character north of Mid-Beach.

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Cultural stops in Miami Beach

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Museum and cultural place

The Bass

Museum and cultural place · 2100 Collins Avenue

The Bass is a Miami Beach contemporary art museum with exhibitions of international contemporary art by mid-career and established artists. Its Creativity Center has classrooms, a multimedia lab and an outdoor terrace.

Historic places in Miami Beach

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

All 13 historic places in Miami Beach →

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Downtown Miami Beach

The southern part of the city includes Ocean Drive, Art Deco streets and neighborhood dining beyond the beachfront.

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A cultural place with practical details for planning a visit.

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