Experience culture, cuisine and coastal activities only found in Miami Beach | News
This season, travelers seeking unique experiences exclusive to Miami Beach will find a selection of curated offerings that bring world-class culture, cuisine, design and events to the celebrated shores of the celebrated destination. From vibrant restaurant openings along Ocean Drive to immersive art beneath the ocean’s surface, Miami Beach is redefining what it means to experience a coastal destination that offers modern luxury to discerning visitors.
“Miami Beach continues to evolve as a luxury destination with experiences only found within the seven miles we call home. Respected chefs, hoteliers and environmental pioneers have sought out Miami Beach to develop signature events and installations, understand traveler expectations and provide opportunities to further enhance the destination,” said Mohan Koka, chairman, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. “Major events and immersive cultural experiences create a unique combination of energy, creativity and authenticity that continues to attract visitors and drive demand all year round.”
Miami Beach’s hotel landscape is equally distinctive, combining historic preservation with contemporary luxury. From restored Art Deco icons to updated beachfront accommodations, the destination’s accommodations offer travelers a sense of place that goes beyond the typical resort experience. Tucked into a historic art deco building on Ocean Drive, Casa Cañita recently opened, a hotel where the ocean is at your doorstep, live music is the soundtrack, and James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein’s La Cañita Beach is located downstairs, a concept that brings her signature, soulful approach to one of the destination’s most storied streets, offering a new reason to revisit this iconic stretch. Located in the city’s cultural district overlooking Soundscape Park and The Fillmore, the new UNFRAMED Miami Beach, part of the Autograph Collection, redefines hospitality at the intersection of art, design and effortless chic. Guests are invited into a world where architecture flows like sculpture and every detail feels composed. At Dolce Miami Beach, a new 90-room boutique hotel from Wyndham, travelers can wake up on one of Miami Beach’s most charming streets and experience a stay designed to balance work, play and the city’s undeniable energy.
Few places in the world offer the architectural immersion you’ll find in Miami Beach – from land to sea. Home to one of the largest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world, the destination invites travelers to explore its design legacy through guided Art Deco walking tours, which offer a glimpse into the city’s history and a lasting aesthetic impact. Miami Beach is also shaping the future of aquatic cultural experiences with The REEFLINE, an innovative underwater art sculpture park, snorkel trail and hybrid reef just offshore. By combining public art with environmental conservation, the project offers a completely new way of engaging with both art and nature.
No visit is complete without exploring events that travelers find only in Miami Beach. The series of annual experiences continues to capture global attention, transforming the destination into a dynamic stage for culture and spectacle. The Hyundai Air & Sea Show returns on May 23 and 24, 2026, with an unforgettable spectacle of military aircraft, powerboat races and demonstrations taking place both in the air and at sea, against the city’s distinctive coastline. The jetway will transform into a runway from May 28 to 31, 2026 with the arrival of Paraiso Miami Beach, a gathering of designers, industry insiders and international visitors for a week of runway shows, presentations and events highlighting Miami Beach’s role as a global fashion hub.
“Miami Beach is the epicenter of diverse events that connect with travelers of different interests and styles. At the MBVCA, we proudly support annual events that have become traditions for families, couples, multi-generational groups and solo adventurers,” added Grisette Roque Marcos, executive director, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. “Our schedule of events, both new and returning, are designed to deliver experiences only found in Miami Beach. As part of our commitment to improving travel planning for visitors, ongoing discounts and deals can be accessed and booked at experiencemiamibeach.com.”
For more information on how to experience Miami Beach’s new hotel and restaurant openings, events and installations, visit the newly launched www.experiencemiamibeach.com, follow @ExperienceMiamiBeach on Instagram and download the EXP Miami Beach Tours app, available through the App Store and Google Play.
