Lakes by the Bay Travel Guide
Miami
Visit Lakes by the Bay
Things to do
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise
Miami Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour
Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation
Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar
Miami: Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Top hotels in Lakes by the Bay
Hyatt Regency Miami
"Dinner in the restaurant was great, friendly staff and wonderful service"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel Miami Airport
"Super clean, very helpful."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Novotel Miami Brickell
"It was a wonderful time! Great atmosphere, weather and food. Brickell Center is 15 minutes walking distance. The best of all worlds!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Park Central South Beach
"The location was perfect and pretty much in the heart of the action. The staff was friendly and allowed me to check in early free of charge. My one issue was the continental breakfast which was included in package was very limited so I ended up paying for options which my party could eat."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Miami International Airport Hotel
"Ease of finding location to check in, in relation to baggage pick at the airport. Very convenient for 1 night overnight stay, to access an early AM flight the next day. room was small but clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
citizenM Miami Worldcenter
"My air conditioning didn’t work properly from my first day and I asked them on numerous occasions to have a look and fix it and it was never fixed."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lakes by the Bay
South Beach
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and great live music? A visit to South Beach might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Lincoln Road Mall.
Brickell
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Brickell. Top attractions like Brickell City Centre and Brickell Ave Bridge are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Brickell Metromover Station or Financial District Metromover Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Miami
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Miami. Check out top attractions like Bayside Marketplace and Brickell City Centre, and jump on the metro at First Street Metromover Station or Knight Center Metromover Station to see more of the city.
Doral
A noteworthy feature of Doral is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out CityPlace Doral and Miami International Mall.
Flamingo/Lummus
If you're spending some time in Flamingo/Lummus, Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Miami Beach Boardwalk are top sights worth seeing.
