Itinerary

  1. Arrival and South Beach Stroll
    • Arrive at Miami International Airport
    • Check into family-friendly hotel in South Beach
    • Light walk along Ocean Drive and beach
    • Dinner at a casual outdoor restaurant
  2. South Beach Exploration
    • Morning on the beach (swimming, sand play)
    • Lunch at a beachfront cafe
    • Visit the Art Deco Historic District
    • Afternoon at Lummus Park playground
    • Sunset walk on the pier
  3. Everglades Day Trip
    • Drive to Everglades National Park (Shark Valley area)
    • Tram tour or bike ride along the loop
    • Wildlife viewing (alligators, birds)
    • Picnic lunch in the park
    • Return to Miami for dinner
  4. Cultural Miami
    • Visit the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
    • Lunch at a museum cafe or nearby restaurant
    • Explore the Frost Museum of Science (especially for kids)
    • Evening walk in Bayfront Park
  5. Little Havana and Calle Ocho
    • Morning walk through Little Havana
    • Visit Domino Park and watch locals play
    • Lunch at a Cuban restaurant (try croquetas and pastelitos)
    • Explore the shops and murals on Calle Ocho
    • Afternoon rest at hotel pool
  6. Key Biscayne and Crandon Park
    • Drive to Key Biscayne
    • Morning at Crandon Park Beach (calm waters, playground)
    • Visit the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse (if open)
    • Picnic lunch at the park
    • Return to Miami for dinner
  7. Biscayne National Park Boat Tour
    • Take a guided boat tour from Biscayne National Park visitor center
    • Snorkeling stop (if age-appropriate for children)
    • Lunch at a waterfront restaurant in Coconut Grove
    • Afternoon exploring Coconut Grove's parks and shops
  8. Zoo Miami and Pinecrest Gardens
    • Full morning at Zoo Miami (see the Amazon and Beyond exhibit)
    • Lunch at the zoo or nearby
    • Afternoon at Pinecrest Gardens (playground, splash pad)
    • Return to hotel for rest
  9. Wynwood Walls and Design District
    • Morning exploring Wynwood Walls street art
    • Lunch at a family-friendly cafe in Wynwood
    • Visit the Miami Design District (window shopping, art installations)
    • Afternoon at a nearby park (e.g., Margaret Pace Park)
  10. Relaxed Beach Day and Farewell Dinner
    • Late morning at a quieter beach (e.g., North Beach or Surfside)
    • Lunch at a beachside restaurant
    • Afternoon souvenir shopping at Bayside Marketplace
    • Farewell dinner at a restaurant with a view
  11. Departure
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Last-minute packing and checkout
    • Transfer to Miami International Airport
    • Depart

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