Mid Beach Guide

Mid Beach runs between 24th and 60th streets in Miami Beach, bookended by South Beach and North Beach. But it has its own vibe. The hotels are larger, the architecture more theatrical and the pace is somewhere between South Beach's electric energy and the quieter residential stretches to the north.

The Beachwalk

Starting at 23rd Street, the Beachwalk has been converted from a wooden boardwalk into 15-foot-wide pavers that run north to 45th Street, passing behind beautiful hotels along the way. The path accommodates pedestrians and cyclists. The section between 24th and 46th streets is quieter and more relaxed than the area closer to South Beach.

Mid Beach Park, formerly known as Indian Beach Park, sits at 46th Street and Collins Avenue. It’s one of the more family-friendly stops along this stretch of the Beachwalk. A playground is built around a nautical theme with two fenced play areas, along with plenty of shade. Kids will find rope activities, beach-themed climbers, a lighthouse with a slide, an inclusive Biggo Disc Swing and a rotating 360-degree climber.

Where to Stay

Two buildings by famed architect Morris Lapidus anchor the northern end of Mid Beach near 45th Street. The first is the famous Fontainebleau Miami Beach, featuring multiple pools, the Lapis Spa and the LIV nightclub.

The Eden Roc Miami Beach, just to the north of the Fontainebleau, offers plenty of grandeur and history, too. Upon entering, guests see the sunken central bar in the lobby – a Lapidus creation that has served as the hotel's centerpiece for decades. The oceanfront property spans multiple levels. The 22,000-square-foot Esencia Wellness Spa offers a hydrotherapy circuit alongside massage, facial and body treatments. The hotel also houses a Nobu "hotel-within-a-hotel," featuring a dedicated wing designed by David Rockwell and exclusive access to a private pool.

The Faena Miami Beach operates less like a hotel and more like a neighborhood, spanning five blocks and eight buildings, including the Faena Forum arts and events complex and Curio at Faena Bazaar for shopping and pop-ups. The over-the-top hotel interiors feature plenty of red velvet and gold. Its on-site Faena Theater presents cabaret shows and live music. Casa Faena, a smaller Spanish-inspired boutique hotel within the complex, shares access to many of Faena's amenities at a lower price point.

The Miami Beach EDITION takes a different approach. Its Basement level holds a bowling alley, an indoor ice-skating rink and the hotel's nightlife programming, perfect for a night out without having to leave the hotel. Two ocean-facing pools and a private beach club round out the experience.

The Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa by Hyatt was recently renovated, leaving its Art Deco bones intact. The hotel's restaurant, Aguasal from the José Andrés Group, features Mediterranean coastal cooking and Florida ingredients.

Where to Eat

At The EDITION’s Matador Room, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten serves a mash-up of Caribbean, Spanish and Latin American flavors in one of the more striking dining rooms in Mid Beach, with an outdoor terrace wrapped in greenery. The arroz con pollo and sweet pea guacamole are highlights of the menu.

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann at the Faena centers its entire menu on open-fire cooking based on the legendary chef’s techniques. Prime cuts and local seafood come off the flame. The Sunday Asado is a multi-course format that draws people from across Miami. 

Also located at the Faena, Pao by Paul Qui is a MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant set within a gold-domed oval room anchored by a golden unicorn sculpture by Damien Hirst. Led by James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Qui, the kitchen weaves together Filipino, Spanish, Japanese and French influences. The signature dish, "The Unicorn," is a unique combination of sea urchin and grilled sweet corn pudding with sake aioli.

Hakkasan Miami at the Fontainebleau serves modern Cantonese cuisine in a low-lit room. Its weekend dim sum lunch is wildly popular with hotel guests and locals. The Peking Duck with caviar has become one of the restaurant's more recognized dishes.

Nobu Miami, inside the Eden Roc, is the Mid Beach outpost of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurant, which blends Japanese technique with South American flavors. The dining room features gold cherry blossom accents and hanging paper lanterns, with an outdoor patio that looks out toward the ocean. Do not miss the Black Cod Miso and Rock Shrimp Tempura.