On dreamy Ocean Drive, iconic beach views, cafe-style dining and Art Deco architecture form the backdrop for your fun-filled day.
When travelers first think of Miami, no doubt the colorful image that comes to mind is Ocean Drive. Lined with quaint, pastel-hued Art Deco buildings and hotels, restaurants that spill out onto the streets, festive travelers, boutique beach shops and more, this oceanfront street is the place to go for a quiet cup of coffee, an oversized margarita and some excellent people-watching. It only makes sense that such a beautiful destination has served as the backdrop for some of Hollywood’s most iconic films and TV shows, like Scarface, The Birdcage, Miami Vice, Reno 911: Miami, Bad Boys, There’s Something About Mary, Dexter, Burn Notice, Magic City and Moonlight.
Want to check it out? Head straight toward the ocean, between 1st and 15th streets, and start walking. There’s no telling what (or who) you’ll see!
The Clevelander
The Clevelander Hotel & Bar on Ocean Drive and 10th Street
WHERE TO STAY ON OCEAN DRIVE
If there’s anything that stands out about Ocean Drive, it’s the boutique, Art Deco-style hotels. In fact, stroll along Ocean Drive and you’ll find tons of them! Starting at its most southern point, in Miami Beach’s stunning South of Fifth (SoFi) neighborhood, the Marriott Stanton South Beach is a deluxe oceanfront hotel with colorful rooms, expansive balconies, unbelievable views, a Starbucks, and for Mexican food-lovers, Lolo’s Surf Cantina.
Looking for a taste of over-the-top Miami? Book a room at The Villa Casa Casuarina and live in the lap of luxury in what once reigned as the Gianni Versace mansion. Today, you’ll find the best service, oversized Italian marble bathrooms, a gold-clad pool, a lavish rooftop lounge and private watering holes. Keep walking north, and you’ll stumble upon the Clevelander Hotel and the Hotel Breakwater South Beach, two spots that promise to keep the party going all night long. Finally, a must-stay spot is The Betsy Hotel. Directly facing the ocean, this enchanting hotel is known for its sparkling rooftop pool. The hotel is home to one of the top steak and seafood restaurants in South Beach, Laurent Tourondel’s LT Steak & Seafood.