tips
There is a lot to think about when planning a trip. We're here to help with a few tips on how to spend 24 hours in Miami.
12 pm - Miami Remixed
Lunch at Freehand Miami’s 27—for fresh cocktails in a backyard oasis and small melting-pot inspired bites like Lox Croquettas.
1 pm - On the Waterfront
Ask The Betsy’s concierge to help you set up paddle-boarding on Sunset Harbor or jet skiing on the beach, if that’s more your speed.
2 pm - Two-Wheeled Haven
Peddle it out, and rent Citi Bikes in front of the Betsy and ride through the scenic and lush, beach-side Lummus Park down to South Pointe Park Pier
3 pm - Culture in Spades
The Pérez Art Museum Miami is a Pritzker Award-winning architectural dazzler and the home of an extensive and eclectic collection.
4 pm - Kid-Tested and Approved
The vibrant Miami Children’s Museum, in South Beach, is an ideal place to take kids, should the weather fail you or stimulation is needed.
5 pm - New Threads Central
The best place to shop, of the moment, is Miami’s Design District where Louis Vuitton, Margiela, and others have cutting-edge flagships.
6 pm - Old World Wonders
As the sun sets, stroll down Española Way, a romantic, small area of charming Spanish colonial architecture, shops, and cafés.
7 pm - Hot to Trot
Walk down south from The Betsy to Ocean Drive and check out the spicy, vibrant scene and endless restaurants and bars on the strip.
8 pm - Be Bop Bliss
Gather friends (or have a moment of solitude) every night where live jazz is performed in The Betsy Lobby Salon from 7pm - 11pm.
3 am - Take a Dive (Bar)
Still out? Then head over to Mac's Club Deuce, one of the oldest dive bars in Miami Beach with juke box, pool table and reasonably priced drinks.
4 am - Food As Medicine
Soak up your liquid consumption at the iconic 11th Street Diner: open 24 hours and masters of the greasy classics.
5 am - Aim To Please
Sleep well knowing every detail of your room is on-point—from the Malin+Goetz toiletries to curated guest libraries to the airy spacious vibe.
6 am - Literary Take
“Miami is a melting pot in which none of the stones melt. They rattle around,” said the great writer, Tom Wolfe.
7 am - Om in the Sun
Four days a week, The Betsy has sunrise yoga at 7:30 am on the Skyline Deck
—an unmatched way to start your day centered.
8 am - Take Advantage
The hotel is passionately committed to the arts; check out its website for programming like lectures and live acts happening during your stay.
9 am - To Living Well
Indulge at breakfast; LT Steak and Seafood’s menu—see the Croque Madam and Cuban mollettes—is as crowd-pleasing as it comes.
10 am - In-Resort Art
Miami has emerged as a center of art, but you don’t have to go far for curated, quality viewing: The Betsy has 800 pieces of photography on display.
11 am - Revolve Around the Sun
Work on a tan, polish off that novel, and hang by the rooftop pool or beach—you’re in Miami for a reason! A plus: There’s staff to help at both.
