Inside the Edition, the re-imagined midcentury Seville, is the 1950s inspired Matador Room. Grab a seat at the bar and sip away and think about Melvin Grossman.

Head to the (very) far end of Lincoln Road Mall and locate the stunning parking structure designed by Swiss Herzog & de Meuron. Look up and discover Juvia, a lush indoor and outdoor space serving inspired cocktails and French/Peruvian/Japanese influenced foods. Gaze east and view the lineup of Art Deco treasures. “Miami Beach chic.”

Miami Beach Architectural District is comprised of 800 structures of historical significance, as recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Built from 1923 to 1943, wander the district from the Atlantic Ocean to Alton Road;  5th Street to  around 23rd Street.

The Wynwood Arts District is comprised of galleries, shops, food and drink, and most notably, open air street art installations. Located just across Biscayne Bay from Miami Beach, Wynwood is a neighborhood within Miami. Panther Coffee is a great starting (and ending) point.

The Lido Spa Hotel has been carefully transformed into The Standard, more spa than hotel. The Spa is the main attraction and includes Turkish style hamam, steam room, hot tub, Finnish sauna, mud room, swimming pool and loads of yoga and tranquility. Stroll the beautiful gardens. The Standard is located on Bell Isle, very close to Miami Beach. Great place to spend the day and indulge.

Spectacularly-designed, mixed-use “work of art” located at the beginning of Lincoln Road’s lively pedestrian promenade @ Alton Road. Designed by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron in 2010, this masterpiece of innovation is an open air structure constructed around buttresses and cantilevers with no exterior walls. Philippe Starck designed shop of Tachen Books is one of the occupants with other uses scattered throughout.

Independent bookstore serving as a community center for writers and readers. Several other locations around town.

Haddon Hall, a 1940s art deco beauty, has been transformed into The Hall.  With a bohemian vibe, comfort reigns and a large swimming pool, Sonny’s and Campton Yard are added pleasures. Prime location, just a block from the beach.

Intimate French bistro located just off Lincoln Road mall. Charming and delicious.

Fabulous egg dishes, guava and cheese pastries, arepas, croqueta and empanadas, Definitely stop by this conveniently situated Washington Avenue storefront in the morning and thoughtout the day for cortadito and snacks.

Intimate, family run cafe with outdoor seating just a few blocks beyond the bustle of Lincoln Road Mall. Food from Buenos Aries with touches of Spain and Italy. Freshly baked Argentinian pastries, empanadas along side breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Drop in anytime for a snack or meal.

The historic Indian Creek Hotel has been reinvented into this most lively hip hotel and hostel.  Designed by Roman & Williams, local foods, loads of community and a short bike ride from the South Beach action. Chill poolside and tiki away at Broken Shaker.

Well located hotel on the beach renovated and managed by Kimpton. Transitional architecture bridging art deco from the 1930s with the streamlined and modern from the late 1940s and 1950s. Lantao Kitchen for a snack or meal.

“The Wolfsonian–Florida International University is a museum, library, and research center that uses objects to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to be modern, and to tell the story of social, historical, and technological changes that have transformed our world.” Their website states it perfectly.

Order breakfast by number and enjoy rice, plantains, black beans and white bread with your eggs. Throwing down a few cortaditos will add to this perfect beginning of your sun filled day.

Stroll down Espanola Way past the bustling restaurants strongly encouraging you to dine and you will find the magical A La Folie Cafe. The Plateau Royal, an abundant presentation of cheeses, cold cuts, pates, cornichons and salad and should not be missed. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy a quieter side of South Beach. Come back for a crepe and espresso.

Be sure to head south on Collins Avenue for unpretentious Cuban food served in a colorful atmosphere. Enjoy oxtail stew, black beans; fish, shrimp many ways and Cuban beer for dinner; Cuban sandwiches for lunch and grab a seat at the counter for eggs and rice, plantains and guava pastry in the am AM. Always be sure to wash down any meal with a cortadito or two.

Before or after the beach, or late night, always expect an interesting crowd. Order a saucisson sec on baguette with secret sauce, seafood croissant or antipasto sandwich, or prosciutto and pate salad with everything and you will be thrilled. Grab a seat at the often packed counter and rub elbows with everyone. Fresh juices, smoothies and decent espresso. Never skip this place.

Flagship shop with a well edited selection of clothing, music, magazines and accessories. The definition of lifestyle retailing; Base blurs the lines between art and commerce with a tremendous vibe.

The indoors and outdoors magically blurs at this South Beach icon.Enjoy cocktails in one of the nine lobby areas or poolside.

This 1940 iconic art deco landmark on the beach is magical to experience. Breakfast or cocktails overlooking the Esther Williams pool should be an indulgence. Ever changing management and lack of an eye for detail has tarnished this cherished The Raleigh since the departure of Andre Balazs. Nonetheless, visit this oasis of tranquility.

Reliable food and drinks served at all hours, indoors or out. At the Catalina Hotel.

Two swimming pools (one rooftop), four eating and drinking options including 24-hour Maxine’s Bistro and Kung Fu Kitchen and Sushi. No charge bright red bikes, beach chairs and cocktails served nightly from 7-8pm in three locations make this the perfect place to stay. Directly across from the beach and all the action, be sure to select your room type carefully based on your budget.