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South Beach But there’s more than fine white sand to this fantasy land of exuberant architecture, pulsating night life and spectacular shoreline in a scene as cool as the sun is hot. Occupying less than two square miles on the southern tip of Miami Beach, South Beach’s subtropical sandbar has an identity of its own. South Beach has been called the American Riviera and an Art Deco Playground. The area has taken on new life as a big, ultra-chic, 24/7 street party. With its beautiful beach and whimsical architecture, the area has also become a favored location for films, music and television shows and a backdrop for fashion shoots. The renaissance of South Beach was a factor in Greater Miami and Beaches’ growth as a nationally recognized center for film, television and print production and Latin music. The Art Deco Historic District, with the largest concentration
of 1920's and 1930s architecture in the world, is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places and recognized globally as
one of Greater Miami and the Beaches’ unique
attractions.
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  Start at South Pointe Park, the southernmost tip of Miami Beach, for a close-up view of ships heading through the deep water channel known as Government Cut to the Port of Miami. Across the channel rise the Mediterranean-style buildings of Fisher Island, accessible only by ferry. A visit to South Beach redefines how you look at buildings – the corner curves, soaring finials and glass brick expanses of the Art Deco architectural style create a time warp here. Stand in Lummus Park, a green expanse bordering the wide beach and note how the pastel pinks, bright aquas and canary yellows of the Ocean Drive hotels fight for space in the sky. Outdoor cafes are ideal for people-watching. To feel the area’s buzz you can join a walking tour given
by the Art Deco District Welcome Center or explore the area on your
own. Look out for South Beach’s other attractions: the Wolfsonian/FIU
collection, housed in a 1927 Mediterranean Revival building; The
Bass Museum with a new Grand Gallery to display its art collections;
the Jackie Gleason Theater, where Broadway Shows come to town and
the Miami Beach Convention Center, site of major
expositions and events. The Lincoln Theatre on Lincoln Road is home
to the New World Symphony; the Colony Theater, a performing arts
center, and the Alliance Cinema, specializing in foreign, art, documentary
and independent films. Second Thursdays turn South Beach streets
and venues into a monthly cultural celebration with open dance,
music and theater rehearsals, lectures, art gallery opening and
meet-the artist receptions. |
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