Things to do in Miami this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Miami this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Miami
South Beach
OutdoorsMiami Beach
Lifeguard towers, pastel Art Deco hotels and the Atlantic in your face.
Wynwood Walls
CultureWynwood
Open-air gallery of giant street murals + tap rooms next door.
Little Havana
CultureLittle Havana
Calle Ocho domino park, cigar rollers and Versailles cafecito stop.
Vizcaya Museum
CultureCoconut Grove
Italian Renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay with sculpture gardens.
Bayside Marketplace
FamilyDowntown
Waterfront market with boat tours and live Latin music nightly.
Key Biscayne
OutdoorsKey Biscayne
Crandon Park beach + Cape Florida lighthouse for an island day.
Where to eat
Joe's Stone Crab
$$$$Seafood · South Beach
Stone crabs since 1913 — go in season (Oct–May).
Versailles
$$Cuban · Little Havana
Miami's Cuban institution — café ventanita out front.
KYU
$$$Asian wood-fired · Wynwood
Open-fire grills, smoke and seriously fun shared plates.
Stubborn Seed
$$$New American · South Beach
Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford — moody room, smart tasting.
Coyo Taco
$Mexican · Wynwood
Tacos al pastor + a hidden mezcal bar in the back.
Live & on stage
Ultra Music Festival
Bayfront Park · Mar 27–29 · Electronic
Calle Ocho Festival
Little Havana · Mar 8 · Latin / Free
Rolling Loud
Hard Rock Stadium · Jul 17–19 · Hip-Hop
Art Basel Miami Beach
Miami Beach Convention Center · Dec 3–6 · Art Fair
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.