Andaz Miami Beach - Opening Nov. 2024 (formerly The Confidante)

Newly re-imagined following a $620 million renovation completed in 2019, the state-of-the-art Miami Beach Convention Center offers flexible special event and exhibition spaces near beautiful beaches, fine dining and 5-star resorts. The MBCC welcomes more than 600,000 visitors annually and is located just twelve miles away from Miami International Airport.

.South Beach has been called the American Riviera and an Art Deco playground. It offers an eclectic mix of world-class hotels and is a culinary hot spot for everything from fine dining to casual beachside cuisine. The skyline of Ocean Drive is the Miami of postcards, and the clear blue water and white sand beaches are a must-see for any Miami visitor. The views from South Pointe Park at the tip of South Beach are a local’s favorite. If you're ready for a break from the beach, take a stroll down Lincoln Road for the best people watching in Miami or cozy up to a fancy bar with haute cocktails. Grab a bite n Espanola Way where you can take in the old Spanish style architecture and mellow vibe. Then visit Bass Museum of Art or the Wolfsonian FIU for a culture fix. Soak it all in. There are certainly more than enough things to do in South Beach, Miami.

Lincoln Road Mall is a pedestrian-only promenade and the epicenter of what’s happening in South Beach. Located between West Avenue and Washington Avenue (Map), Lincoln Road Mall offers unique shopping, sidewalk cafes, bars, galleries, and fine dining. Lincoln Road is also the best people-watching spot on South Beach.

Miami Beach is also home to the famous Art Deco Historic District, where you’ll find the largest collection in the world of Art Deco architecture. Structures featuring white façades, neon lights and sleek designs line one of America’s most exciting streets: Ocean Drive. There, you’ll discover some of the most iconic and most photographed boutique hotels. Including the ones you’ve seen in movies like Scarface and Bad Boys.

Known for its many colorful murals, Wynwood is one of the city’s most happening districts. Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum showcasing large-scale works by some of the world’s best-known street artists. The surrounding streets have converted warehouses housing craft breweries and funky art galleries. A hip young crowd frequents the neighborhood’s chic clothing boutiques, stylish bistros and late-night bars.

The City of Miami Beach hired Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates for the latest and most extensive transformation. The once tired and under-utilized Bayshore has now become the elegant and highly regarded Miami Beach Golf Club.

The Design District is known for its sleek modern architecture, upscale interior design stores and art galleries. Luxury fashion and jewelry boutiques, cafes and celebrity-chef restaurants draw a well-heeled crowd. Public art dotting the area includes the Fly’s Eye Dome, a geodesic dome designed by inventor Buckminster Fuller. Opening in December, 2017, The Institute of Contemporary Art will show cutting-edge work.

Time Out Market Miami has come to South Beach to bring together 17 of the city’s best restaurants and top chefs. You will be able to choose from indoor and outdoor seating. Experience not only amazing food, but also cocktails by award-winning mixologists, artwork from Miami’s rising talents and a demonstration kitchen -all under one roof!