Itinerary

  1. Arrival and South Beach Evening
    • Arrive at Miami International Airport
    • Check into hotel in South Beach area
    • Stroll along Ocean Drive and admire Art Deco architecture
    • Dinner at a casual beachfront restaurant
  2. South Beach Exploration
    • Morning walk on South Beach
    • Visit the Art Deco Historic District
    • Lunch at a local café on Lincoln Road Mall
    • Afternoon at the beach with the family
    • Sunset at South Pointe Park
  3. Cultural Day in Little Havana
    • Visit Calle Ocho (8th Street) and explore Cuban culture
    • Watch a cigar roller at a local shop
    • Lunch at a traditional Cuban restaurant
    • Play dominos at Máximo Gómez Park
    • Evening stroll through the neighborhood
  4. Everglades Adventure
    • Full-day airboat tour in Everglades National Park
    • Spot alligators and native birds
    • Visit a wildlife sanctuary or reptile show
    • Picnic lunch in the park
    • Return to Miami for dinner
  5. Museums and Science
    • Visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
    • Explore the aquarium and planetarium
    • Lunch at the museum café
    • Afternoon at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
    • Dinner in the Brickell area
  6. Key Biscayne Day Trip
    • Drive to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
    • Relax on the beach and climb the lighthouse
    • Kayak or paddleboard rentals (if available)
    • Picnic lunch under the trees
    • Return to Miami for a relaxed evening
  7. Wynwood and Design District
    • Morning exploring Wynwood Walls street art
    • Visit local galleries and boutiques
    • Lunch at a trendy Wynwood eatery
    • Afternoon in the Design District for high-end window shopping
    • Dinner at a family-friendly restaurant in the area
  8. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove
    • Visit the Venetian Pool (if open)
    • Stroll through the University of Miami campus
    • Lunch in Coral Gables' Miracle Mile
    • Explore Coconut Grove's parks and waterfront
    • Dinner at a grove restaurant with outdoor seating
  9. Biscayne National Park Boat Tour
    • Take a boat tour to Biscayne National Park
    • Snorkeling or glass-bottom boat (if available)
    • Learn about marine life and coral reefs
    • Lunch on the boat or at a nearby marina
    • Return to Miami for a quiet evening
  10. Shopping and Relaxation
    • Morning at Bayside Marketplace for shopping and people-watching
    • Lunch at a waterfront restaurant
    • Afternoon at the hotel pool or spa
    • Evening walk along the Miami Riverwalk
    • Dinner at a family-friendly spot in downtown
  11. Fort Lauderdale Day Trip
    • Drive to Fort Lauderdale (about 45 minutes)
    • Explore Las Olas Boulevard shops and galleries
    • Take a water taxi along the canals
    • Lunch at a canal-side café
    • Visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
    • Return to Miami for dinner
  12. Zoo Miami and Family Fun
    • Full day at Zoo Miami
    • See the Amazon & Beyond exhibit
    • Ride the monorail and carousel
    • Picnic lunch inside the zoo
    • Evening at a nearby family entertainment center
  13. Key Largo Snorkeling Excursion
    • Drive to Key Largo (about 1 hour)
    • Join a family-friendly snorkeling trip to the coral reef
    • Lunch at a seafood shack
    • Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
    • Return to Miami for a relaxed dinner
  14. Last Full Day – Beach and Souvenirs
    • Morning at the beach (choose a calm spot like Crandon Park)
    • Lunch at a beachside café
    • Afternoon souvenir shopping at Lincoln Road Mall
    • Visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
    • Farewell dinner at a restaurant with ocean views
  15. Departure
    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Last-minute packing and checkout
    • Transfer to Miami International Airport
    • Depart from Miami

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