With its seductive beach culture and steamy international vibe, Greater Miami & Miami Beach may be the hottest destination wedding and/or honeymoon site in the nation. But if you're not quite ready to go the entire marital distance and want to dip a toe – or a ring finger – into the warm Atlantic waters first, take heart: Miami is also the prime place to pop the question. In fact, whether you're looking for traditional romance or ingenuous surprise, Miami has many picture-worthy locales where you can ask your loved one to “be mine.” Here are our top choices:

Area 31 Brickell, Kimpton EPIC Hotel

Named for the region of the Atlantic Ocean known for sustainable fishing practices, Area 31 Brickell is an upscale seafood restaurant that’s ideal for environmentally conscious couples. Chef Sezer Deniz, who has helmed kitchens in five-star resorts and Michelin restaurants all over the world, oversees a menu filled with local ingredients. The restaurant itself is perched on the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, a hotel renowned for its sustainable practices. It serves dishes such as jumbo lump crab salad with spicy seared watermelon, heirloom tomato and avocado, and scallop risotto with peas, lemon butter and sweet tomatoes. Grab a table on the pool deck, where the view of Biscayne Bay will be the perfect backdrop for your proposal.
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131; (305) 424-5234

Fruit & Spice Park

If exotic, tropical fruits like guavas and papayas put you and your significant other in the mood, then consider proposing among the 500 or so varieties of fruit, spices, herbs and nuts at the 37-acre Fruit & Spice Park. Your spouse-to-be will be delighted with your acumen, and you'll be congratulating yourself long before the word "Yes!" drops like a ripe, juicy, Haden mango from an overly laden tree. FYI: The rules at the park are that while you can't pick anything, fallen fruit is fair game.
24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, FL 33031; (305) 247-5727

Couple at Wallcast — Couple enjoying NWS WALLCAST® from Miami Beach's Soundscape Park

New World Center

The New World Center – the campus for the New World Symphony, "America's Orchestral Academy" – is a stunning performance space designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry. Perhaps its coolest feature, the 7,000-square-foot projection wall in Soundscape Park, also offers a perfect engagement opportunity. This is where concerts, video art and films are shown for free on select dates in the fall, winter and spring while viewers relax and enjoy cheese-and-wine picnics in the 2.5-acre public space adjacent to the center, designed by the renowned Dutch architectural firm West 8.
500 17th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139; (305) 428-6784

The Palms Hotel & Spa

Being pampered is the surest way to anybody's heart. In Miami Beach, that means booking a suite in a hotel that has spa-inspired bathrooms, an oceanfront pool, a restaurant serving all-natural fare and cocktails, and the ultimate outdoor couples’ massages. In fact, The Palms Hotel & Spa is known for its holistic spa treatments — just the sort of thing to grab the attention of a partner who is mindful of both body and soul.
3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140; (305) 534-0505

Couple tasting wine at Schnebly — *Couple enjoying Schnebly Redland's Winery's tasting area*

Schnebly Redland’s Winery

Proposing is easy – well, okay, it's never easy – but it's a lot more unique when you head to the southernmost winery in the United States and pop a bottle of sparkling lychee wine along with your ever-gnawing question. With natural coral waterfalls and lush landscaping outside, and a stunning tasting bar inside with a Royal Poinciana ceiling mural and floor-to-ceiling windows, Schnebly Redland’s Winery is an idyllic environment to begin a whole new life together.
30205 SW 217th Ave., Homestead, FL 33031; (305) 242-1224

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Lovers of the arts will feel at home at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark filled with antiques ranging from the 15th to 19th centuries. Vizcaya was once home to industrialist James Deering, who oversaw its construction between 1914 and 1922. This stunning Italianate bayfront mansion hosts numerous private romantic events throughout the year. In particular, moonlight garden tours, plein air painting weekends and the Vizcaya Café, which offers a view of the historic pool, are especially inviting for proposals.
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33133; (305) 250-9133

*Aerial view of South Beach and Fisher Island*

Miami Executive Helicopters

Grab your sweetie for some high-flying romance. Miami Executive Helicopters can show you this destination like no one else. Strapped into an air-conditioned helicopter, you'll zoom over Biscayne Bay and enjoy stunning aerial views of Key Biscayne, the Everglades, Miami mansions and turquoise blue waters. You can custom tailor your tour, so if the two of you have memories of a special South Beach hotel or favorite beach, why not pop the question while your pilot flies right over the spot? It's an adrenaline rush that will last a lifetime.
Miami Executive Airport, 14250 SW 129th St., Miami, FL 33186; (786) 507-5200

South Beach Parasail

Nothing says, "Will you be mine?" like a speedboat, a pair of harnesses and a tandem parachute. If your partner is adventurous, feel free to ask the big question mid-air with South Beach Parasail. It's thrill upon thrill! You'll have seven-to-ten minutes to savor the thrill of being newly engaged – not to mention 600 feet above sea level. And make sure you buy the digital photo package for the video montage at the wedding reception. Just one warning: Do not drop the ring.
Behind the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139; (305) 266-4144

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