Although South Beach thrums with lively bars and trendy restaurants, especially along Ocean Drive, the iconic Miami Beach hotspot harbors a quieter—but far from boring—side. On a recent visit to family, we explored South Beach’s northern section, which blooms with stunning water views, al fresco dining, Art Deco buildings and street art, all touched with a breezy vibe that’s residential rather than raucous.
South Beach stretches from South Pointe Park at Miami Beach’s tip north to 23rd Street (some descriptions push the border to 26th Street), east to the Atlantic Ocean and west to Biscayne Bay. We based ourselves at Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach in the northern section of South Beach, blocks from the water and from the Sunset Harbour neighborhood….