Just three miles off the Florida mainland and accessed by causeways lies the world famous playground of Miami Beach . But remember that Miami Beach is 195 blocks or 15 miles long - South Beach where the beautiful people and gays go is just up to 28th Street. In this small area, an estimated 10,000 gay men live - a figure swelled by the incoming visitors.
The resurgence of South Beach was largely driven by a gay population in the early 1980’s who led the restoration of the famous Art Deco buildings that drove the influx of the Celeb Culture. If people watching is your past-time, then a visit to South Beach is a must !
Stroll Ocean Drive, Washington or Collins and the many cross streets where you can shop for Designer Labels in the many boutiques at great prices, Admire the Art Deco District following the restoration over the past twenty years of many of the unique buildings that now radiate their splendour in a variety of pastel colours.
Wander along pedestrian free Lincoln Road Mall on 17th to soak up the bohemian atmosphere and explore the mix of cafes and restaurants with their wide variety of cuisine. Restaurants for all tastes and all prices are everywhere so you’ll never tire of deciding where to eat next - those familiar with London will want to checkout the local Balans.
Chill out by day on 12th Street beach – the gay section – and admire the beautiful bodies before heading for Twist and Score to dance the night away.
Or if you like to go “au naturel”, take a short bus ride up to Haulover Beach – the only official naturist beach in Florida. Stay on to Aventura Mall and shop till you drop for US brand names at half UK prices. Or head south to the Bayside Mall and watch the cruise ships come and go or connect to public transport for anywhere in Miami.
Although there are no exclusively gay properties, all our featured accommodations offer a warm gay welcome being either gay owned or with a large proportion of gay staff.