The city of Miami Beach is located in Miami-Dade County in the southern portion of Florida. Many people confuse Miami and Miami Beach as one city; when in fact, they are two separate cities. Before Miami Beach was inhabited, it was covered with mangrove trees and shurbs, which usually grow in saline and coastal regions. After many glorious years, by 1975, the city was in shambles and was suffering from urban blight. However, in the 1980's television shows such as "Miami Vice" helped bring the city back to life.
Miami Beach is the home to the Miami Beach Architectural District, or better known as the Art Deco Historic District. In 1979 the sector became a federal historic site. The sector is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Alton Road, Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Boulevard, and Canal Avenue. There are 960 historic buildings in the district.
Miami Beach has many shops, restuarants, galleries, and parks. The food in Miami Beach is amazing! It is a bit pricey, but it is worth it. The people in Miami Beach are friendly and lively. The water is clean. Those three reasons, are why people move to Miami Beach.
Lincoln Road, an outdoor pedestrian mall, runs east to west between 16th and 17th streets. This mall is closed to traffic between Washington Avenue and Lenox Avenue. The mall has many high-end stores and shops, as well as cafes, restaurants, and galleries. The famous Latin hair stylist Samy has his hair studio on this road.
Ocean Drive is a lively sector of Miami Beach. The west side of the street is filled with shops, restuarants, hotels, and clubs; while the east side of the street is the beautiful Lummus Beach Park. Hosteria Romana #2 is the best restaurant on this street. Their authentic, homemade dishes and desserts are amazing.
Another sector of Miami Beach is Espanola Way. This quaint sector consists of a couple of blocks filled with Spanish-style buildings. The original Hosteria Romana can be found on this street. This "Historic Spanish Villege" has some great shops filled with stylish clothes and jewlery.
Finally, is the Washington Avenue area. This street has many historic buildings and really ecletic shops. Miami Beach's post office features an indoor mural dipicting the Spanish conquest of the natives of Florida.
In conclusion, Miami Beach is a tropical oasis right in our beautiful nation. This is the perfect spot for people wanting to venture to paradise, without even leaving the U.S.
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