3-Day Itinerary

Miami, FL

Art Deco, nightlife, ocean drives

Best time: November – April (dry season)
Budget: ~$220/day (Budget)

Miami is where Latin America meets American excess, and it works beautifully. Three days gets you Art Deco architecture, Cuban food that'll ruin you for anywhere else, and beaches that actually look like the Instagram photos.

Your budget
Budget Mid-Range Splurge

Budget Daily Budget

Estimated cost per person, per day

Hotel $130
Food $60
Activities $15
Transport $15
Total per day
$220
3 days = ~$660 total

Your Miami itinerary

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Day 1: South Beach & Art Deco

8:30 AM $14
🍽️Breakfast at Front Porch Café
1458 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Ocean Drive people-watching with solid breakfast food. The pancakes are huge.

10:00 AM Free
🚶Art Deco Historic District Walking Tour
1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Self-guided or with Miami Design Preservation League ($30). Walk Collins Ave and Ocean Drive.

12:00 PM Free
🚶South Beach
Lummus Park Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Grab a spot between 5th and 15th street. Rent an umbrella or bring your own. Water is bathtub-warm.

1:30 PM $12
🍽️Lunch at La Sandwicherie
229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Outdoor counter with French-style sandwiches. Fast, fresh, perfect beach fuel.

3:30 PM Free
🚶Española Way
Española Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Pedestrian street with Mediterranean vibes. Browse the boutiques and galleries.

7:00 PM $30
🍽️Dinner at Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami institution since 1913. Stone crabs (Oct-May) or any seafood year-round. No reservations — expect a wait.

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Day 2: Little Havana & Wynwood

9:00 AM $3
🍽️Cuban Coffee at Versailles
3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

The window counter is the move. Order a colada and share. This is the beating heart of Little Havana.

10:00 AM Free
🚶Calle Ocho Walk
SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

Walk from 12th to 17th Ave. Domino Park, cigar shops, fruit stands, murals. Pure Cuban Miami.

12:00 PM $14
🍽️Lunch at Versailles Restaurant
3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

Iconic Cuban restaurant. The ropa vieja and fried plantains will change your life. Portions are enormous.

2:00 PM Free
📍Wynwood Walls
2520 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Outdoor street art museum. Free to walk around (gallery $12). Best murals in America.

4:00 PM $10
🚶Wynwood Brewing & Gallery Walk
565 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127

Hit a brewery or two, browse the galleries on NW 2nd Ave. This neighborhood is pure creative energy.

7:30 PM $30
🍽️Dinner at KYU
251 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

Asian-inspired wood-fired cuisine in Wynwood. The roasted cauliflower is famous. Reserve ahead.

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Day 3: Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne & Design District

8:00 AM $14
🍽️Breakfast at Greenstreet Café
3468 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

Coconut Grove institution with a huge patio. Brunch here feels like vacation.

10:00 AM $22
📍Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Italian Renaissance-style villa with stunning gardens on Biscayne Bay. One of Miami's hidden gems.

12:30 PM $8
🚶Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Beach and lighthouse on Key Biscayne. Less crowded than South Beach. Rent bikes to explore.

2:00 PM $22
🍽️Lunch at Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Waterfront dining with Miami skyline views. The brunch is exceptional.

4:30 PM Free
🚶Miami Design District
NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137

Luxury shopping and art installations. Free to walk and admire the architecture.

7:30 PM $28
🍽️Farewell Dinner at Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Greek-Turkish restaurant in a charming bungalow. The courtyard is magical at night.

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