Southeast Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Everglades National Park featuring a sunset and general coastal views
Everglades National Park featuring a sunset and general coastal views
Miami showing a city, a bay or harbor and night scenes
Miami
Fort Lauderdale featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a park

Flavour and fragrance is everywhere in this part of Florida, from the Latin spice of MiamiOpens in a new window, to the Margaritaville vibes of Key WestOpens in a new window, to the eucalyptus-scented Everglades.

Cultural aficionados, beachcombers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will find something to love in Southeast Florida. Explore museums, galleries, beaches, historic sites and more in this pocket of the state.

Discover the opulent luxury of Palm Beach. Walk around Worth Avenue, where art galleries, luxury stores and world-class restaurants converge. Enjoy a similarly luxurious atmosphere inland in West Palm Beach. Check out the Norton Museum of ArtOpens in a new window, South Florida Science Museum and Palm Beach Zoo for hours of amusement for the whole family.

Make your way down the Atlantic coast through affluent beach communities, such as Boynton Beach, Boca RatonOpens in a new window, Pompano BeachOpens in a new window and Fort LauderdaleOpens in a new window. Check out the galleries and museums in Delray Beach. Stroll along Blue Wave Beach on Hollywood’s Broadwalk walkway.

Explore the melting pot that is Miami. Browse through the markets of Little San Juan and the antiques and art of the Design District. Get authentic Cuban food and hand-rolled cigars in the Little HavanaOpens in a new window district. Shop, dine and dance in the Bayside Marketplace. South BeachOpens in a new window, a neighborhood of Miami, is a destination in and of itself. Enjoy the round-the-clock nightlife or catch some rays on the beach.

Continue south to Key LargoOpens in a new window, the gateway to the famous Florida KeysOpens in a new window. Paddle around the spectacular reefs in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkOpens in a new window. Dive into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and see if you can find the Christ of the Abyss statue resting on the ocean floor.

At the other end of the Florida Keys, considered the very bottom of the United States, find Key West. Country singer Jimmy Buffett made this place famous, but it’s a lot more than Margaritaville. Visit Ernest Hemingway Home and MuseumOpens in a new window to learn about the fabled author. Take a boat or seaplane to the pristine Dry Tortugas National ParkOpens in a new window.

No visit to Florida is complete without experiencing Everglades National ParkOpens in a new window. Spot alligators languishing in its seemingly endless swamplands.

Visit Southeast Florida throughout the year. Come for its warm weather and sunny beaches, but stay for its plethora of natural and cultural activities.

Where to stay in Southeast Florida

South Beach which includes landscape views, swimming and a sandy beach

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 Miami Beach Boardwalk.

South Beach
Downtown Miami which includes night scenes, a city and a river or creek

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.

Downtown Miami
Miami, Florida, USA - Jan 2016: Luxurious condominiums and hi-rises, and beautiful palm trees in Brickell Bay Drive.

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.

Brickell
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Flamingo/Lummus

If you're spending some time in Flamingo/Lummus, Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Miami Beach Boardwalk are top sights worth seeing.

Flamingo/Lummus
Shot from the Palmetto expressway.

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.

Doral
Streets of Las Olas Boulevard vibrate with energy and life during evening hours in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

East Fort Lauderdale

If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

East Fort Lauderdale
Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

4.5 out of 5
4441 Collins Avenue Miami Beach FL
Stay at this luxury hotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,675 reviews)
Amazing favorite resort in Miami

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Park Central South Beach

Park Central South Beach

4 out of 5
640 Ocean Dr Miami Beach FL
The price is ฿7,325 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿7,325
฿9,767 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Miami Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (710 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Park Central South Beach
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale

2 out of 5
2460 W State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale FL
Stay at this hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (5,249 reviews)
Yes, burt no real blanket!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Smart Brickell Hotel

Smart Brickell Hotel

4 out of 5
239 SW 9th St Miami FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Miami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (905 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay at Smart Brickell. Check in was smooth, front desk was sooo nice and super helpful. Our check in time supposed to be at 4pm but he provided us with a room earlier than that. He acknowledged that my son is getting cranky so he gave us a room way sooner. The room was stunning, ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Smart Brickell Hotel
South River Suites

South River Suites

3.5 out of 5
12484 NW South River Drive Miami FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Miami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Westland Mall and Shula's Golf Club are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (774 reviews)
I am giving this 5 stars, keeping the price in mind. Its not perfect but its comfortable, eerything works and provides a lot of room and a kind of ok view for the lowest price in the category. Its an industrial area but the area is quite safe.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

South River Suites
Sentral Wynwood

Sentral Wynwood

4 out of 5
51 NW 26th St Miami FL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Miami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,690 reviews)
Pro: The beds were comfortable and the location was convenient. Check in was a breeze and the staff was pleasant. Con: The couch was stained in a bunch of areas and the chairs were pretty rough looking…maybe clawed by a cat? There was a lot of city noise which we didn’t love but others might not ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Sentral Wynwood
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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