Lucali

South Beach is known for its beaches and the glamorous scene around its happening nightspots and celebrity-chef eateries. Chain stores and indie fashion shops line pedestrian shopping strip Lincoln Road Mall. On Ocean Drive, known for its well-preserved art deco architecture, outdoor cafes offer a ringside view of the scene. Museums include the Wolfsonian-FIU, which has a collection of modern art and objects.

Mixed & female-only dorms in lodgings with a kitchen, plus free breakfast, an Internet cafe & a bar. This funky hostel is a 6-minute walk from the beach and South Pointe Park. Basic rooms range from mixed and female-only dorms with 4 to 8 beds to private rooms sleeping 1 to 8 guests. All feature free lockers, linens and towels. Amenities include a kitchen, a laundry room, a daily happy hour and organized outings to clubs. There's an Internet cafe, a beer pong table, a sidewalk terrace, and an on-site bar open all night. The front desk and security cameras operate 24/7; all areas require key cards. Freebies consist of continental breakfast, Wi-Fi in the lobby, and a shuttle to and from Miami International Airport.

Laid-back eatery serves up fresh-squeezed juices, legendary Cuban sandwiches & all-day breakfast.

Poolside eatery/bar at The Miami Beach Edition Hotel with light bites, plus lawn games on weekends.

High-style hotel restaurant offering modern Latin cuisine with signature cocktails and fine wines.

At Lucali in South Beach, savor upscale brick-oven pizzas and calzones crafted from quality ingredients in a cozy, rustic setting, proving just as beloved as its Brooklyn predecessor.

Option for acclaimed sushi & upscale cocktails in a fashionable, contemporary setting.

Hip rooms & suites, some with whirlpool tubs, in a hip, contemporary hotel. A 3-minute walk from Lummus Park, Miami Beach, this trendy, laid-back hotel is 10 miles from Miami International Airport and 3 miles from Jungle Island zoo. Hip, contemporary rooms have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and stereos. Beach towels are complimentary.

Chic rooms & suites in refined 1928 hotel offering a fashionable restaurant with a bar. This polished hotel is set in a Mediterranean Revival–style building dating from 1928. It's a 2-minute walk from the Miami Beach boardwalk, a mile from Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and 2 miles from the galleries and bars on Lincoln Road. The chic rooms feature a mix of contemporary and Colonial-inspired decor, and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. All include safes, while upgraded rooms have balconies or patios. Suites have living rooms. Room service is offered. A fashionable American and Argentine restaurant has a cocktail bar and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, and parking (fee).

Sophisticated eatery with a contemporary vibe offering a menu of Italian seafood & grilled meat.