The tropics meet big-city entertainment in this metropolis by the sea, where white sand beaches complement glittering high rises, and a fascinating intersection of cultures creates an international dining and entertainment scene like nowhere else in the U.S.

Greater Miami and the Beaches provides the sun-splashed setting for all kinds of adventures—from teeing off on the golf course to taking off across the waves on a boat tour, or taking in the beauty and mystery of Everglades National Park, the only subtropical preserve in North America.

We hope you packed your appetite because you're going to need it in this multicultural mecca, where the flavors of the world meet our own “Floribbean” cuisine, and local chefs have risen to star status thanks to their cutting-edge creations.

A thriving arts scene, dusk-to-dawn nightlife, great shopping and exciting annual events are also a part of the mix in the Magic City, whose many charms never fail to enchant, enthrall and entice visitors back for more.