Known to locals as NMB, North Miami Beach Florida has grown in popularity as businesses and people have been flocking to its’ first class restaurants, shops and restaurants to get away from the hectic, and overcrowded South Miami Beach. Back in 1938 the population ranked at 2,129 and now in 2007 NMB is home to over 40,000 people. North Miami Beach is home to the renowned Bal Harbour and the Bal Harbour Shops. From Haulover Beach to Hollywood Beach, there is always something to do in North Miami Beach. Check out these areas of interest, shopping locations, city parks and hotels of North Miami Beach.

Beaches in North Miami

Haulover Beach
10800 Collins Avenue, North Miami Beach
Websites:Haulover Beach
Haulover Beach Miami, Florida

Hollywood North Beach Park
Website:Hollywood North Beach Park

Other Beaches Outside NMB:

South Beach
Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Website: http://www.miami-beach-travel-guide.com/south-beach.html

Virginia Key Beach
Key Biscayne

Crandon Park
Key Biscayne

NMB and Surrounding Area Attractions

Blue Moon Miami
Where:3400 NE 163rd Street, North Miami.
Tel: 305-957-3040
About:Outdoor Center for kayaking, events and biking.

Greynolds Park
Where:17530 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
Tel:305-945-3425
About:Wildlife Natural Reserve Park

Safari Tours
Where:148 Sunny Isle Boulevard, North Miami Beach.
Tel:305-956-9922
About:Tours and Cruises around the area.

Bass Museum of Art
Where:2121 Park Avenue.
Tel:305-673-7533
About:European artifacts complemented by traveling exhibits.

Bayside Marketplace
Where:401 Biscayne Boulevard.
Tel:305-577-3344
About:Waterfront dining, entertainment and retail plaza.

Art Deco District
Tel:305-672-2014
About:This district is an 18 block district with hundreds of buildings that portrays the spirit of the Art Deco architecture.

Holocaust Memorial
Where:1933 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
Tel:305-538-1663
About:Dramatic tribute to the Jewish victims of World War II.

Spanish Monastery
Where:16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
Tel:305-945-1462
About:A historic St. Bernard de Clairvaux, 11th Century Spanish Monastery, which was first erected in Spain in 1142.

Enjoy beautiful and luxurious Bal Harbour! Located perfectly between South Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, you will find numerous upscale shops, restaurants, and nearby hotels. This square mile of elegance has fine dining, and celebrities and tourists frequent the Bal Harbour Shops to find Bulgari Jewelry, and Dolce & Gabbana fashions.

People come from all over the world to explore the city of Bal Harbour and its fancy spas, restaurants, shops, and ambiance. Bal Harbour has its very own police force, so you can see how important this area is. It is based along Collins Avenue, also called A1A, and has been known as ‘Millionaire’s Row’ for many years. There are many attractions nearby including museums and sports venues. Here is a list of nearby attractions to keep you busy when you visit luxurious Bal Harbour, Florida.

Nearby Attractions and Museums

Calle Ocho
Art Deco Welcome Center
Holocaust Memorial Museum
Miami Design District
Wolfsonian Museum
Haulover Park Marina
Kelly Fishing FleetCoral Castle
Everglades Alligator Farm
Metro Zoo
Florida Keys
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Everglades National Park
Jackie Gleason Theatre
Miami Seaquarim
Miami Beach Convention CenterMonkey Jungle
Venetion Pool
Parrot Jungle
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
 

Sporting Venues

American Airlines Arena
Gulfstream Park
Homestead Motor Sport Complex
Proplayer Stadium
Orange Bowl

Visit South Beach and enjoy one of the hottest and trendiest locations in South Florida! South beach is a mix of sun worshippers, the eccentric, art lovers, designers, tourists, and celebrities alike. You will never run out of something to do and there is entertainment at every corner.

During the day, models, Harleys, vintage model cars, and rollerbladers of all kinds of ages stroll past tourists who are people watching and chilling on one of Ocean Drive’s many outdoor patios. At night time the clubs begin to sizzle and get vibrant. Be sure to visit the numerous venues down on Washington Avenue where you can select from bars, lounges, or dance clubs!

South Beach is a famous location known all over the world and visited by millions of nightlife, art, celebrity and entertainment lovers worldwide. It is also known as SOBE, and is jam-packed with energy and beautiful people that you can watch from a roadside cafe while enjoying some tropical cocktails during ‘Happy Hour’!.

 Loosen up and calm down, take a break and get away to SOBE! Sit by the beach and join many other vacationers’ that are looking to have a good time, relax and chill out by the ocean. The ocean is usually calm and serene in South Beach so you can be sure your family with be safe while swimming. When the sun is shining,(which is pretty much most of the year)the ocean is a breath taking turquoise color that you will surely want to take photos of when visiting. Take a cooler to the beach and enjoy a picnic day and loads of snorkeling and swimming. Viva Miami Beach!

Celebs like Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, James Woods, Sharon Stone, Wesley Snipes, Angelica Houston, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sean Connery, Whitney Houston, and Kevin Costner have all featured in Miami film shoots and have a great bond with this famous location. This beach is also a host to famous and world-known Fashion Week Miami where you can see models strutting the cat walk and showing of famous designer brands from designers around the world.

Take the opportunity to venture down Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue and along famous and ever-so artsy, Lincoln Road. Check out this map below for some well-known places to visit. It has some famous spots listed for visitors and locals to try out for the first time. Have a wild trip and visit to this fabulous area!

Miami has always been lucky to benefit from great weather throughout the year. When the north is salting their sidewalks, and shoveling their driveways, we are carrying our picniuc baskets, coolers, rafts, and towels to the beach! However, it is not always perfect in Miami an we do have some set-backs. Check out the weather in Miami and find some answers to the most commonly asked questions.

HOW HOT DOES IT GET IN MIAMI?

The hottest months in Miami are July and August. The average highest temperature that occurs in August is 89.8 Fahrenheit. The highest temperature ever recorded was 100 degrees in July of 1942.

HOW COLD DOES IT GET?

It does get colder at times, and usually in January. When November hits the temperature drops a bit and most people are more comfortable. The average low temperature in January that has been recorded is 59.5 F.

HOW OFTEN DO HURRICANES HAPPEN?

Southeast Florida usually is hit by some category of hurricane every four years. Categories 1 and 2 are generally not life threatening, but people should use caution and wait until they are advised to leave their homes, or workplace. Major hurricanes that are category 3 or higher happen less frequently.

HOW OFTEN DOES IT RAIN IN MIAMI AND WHEN?

In Miami we receive approximately 60 inches of rain every year. Miami has some precipitation every month, but the rain usually falls the most in June, August, and September. The driest months in Miami are December, January and February.

DOES IT EVER SNOW IN MIAMI?

It snowed only once back in January 19, 1977. Miami received its only recorded snowfall and it was only flurries.

These travel tips will get you packed and on your way to your next adventure! We want you to have all the travel information you need before setting off, so that there are no complications, and you can enjoy your trip to Miami in the best way possible! Follow these 3 famous P’s! Plan, Pack and Proceed! Check out these recommended travel tips and have a safe trip! We want you to have all the tools at your fingertips so that you keep safe and travel smoothly!

Plan Your Trip Ahead of Time!

For your trip to be successful, it is important to plan ahead of time, and to know where you are heading and how to get there safely while enjoying a smooth travel experience. Check out these travel tips to get started on your adventure!

Tip #1: Always remember to carry a valid passport whenever you travel outside of your own country. It is the only proof of your nationality and identity that is accepted in all countries.

Tip #2: When people travel to the United States it is important and essential that you take your passport even if you are traveling onto another country, or taking a cruise in and out of ports of call.

Tip #3:Unlike a driver’s licence or birth certificate, a passport can be replaced if it is lost, damaged, destroyed, stolen or inaccessible on your trip.

Tip #4: Try to apply for a passport during off-season, between July and November.

Tip #5: A passport will usually be required for any legal or financial transactions.

Tip #6: Remember to sign your passport on page 3, and fill in your current address and the name of a person to contact in case of emergency on page 4.

Tip #7: Ensure that you are carrying a valid passport. Check that the expiry date of the passport is well beyond your return date.

Tip #8: Make two photocopies of the identification page of the passport.

In Miami Beach the sun always shines bright, people are fun and friendly, and the ocean is always sparkling! This rich destination is for sun worshippers, night owls, and it’s a top destination that suits every personality type, and age group. Come visit Miami Beach, and don’t forget to leave the dress shirts, and tie’s at home. It’s beach time! Where the cocktails flow, tanned bodies unite, and where you can always find something to entertain you.

This fantastic area is loved by celebrities, artists, history lovers, shopaholics, and partiers. Everyone is brought together under the same umbrella of sun, and you will find that people know the true meaning of ‘relax’!

Come join us in the sun, and choose Miami Beach for your next vacation destination! I guarantee you will have the time of your life, and you won’t want to return home! You might even choose to relocate to this phenomenal paradise.