Sony Open Tennis (Tennis Center at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Miami) – a.k.a. the “Miami Masters”, this men’s & women’s professional tennis event is held within the upscale Key Biscayne area every March (as part of the international tennis circuit, which includes the U.S. Open in New York, Wimbledon in London, and the French Open […]
Parasailing – for those with a taste for water sports, parasailing is typically conducted off of Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay areas. The following outfits provide this service: www.miamibeachparasail.com; www.aquaworldmiami.com, and www.letsgo.qpg.com
Miami Seaquarium (4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne) – located at the southern tip of Miami Beach and boasting panoramic views of the city skyline, the Miami Seaquarium is the place to see killer whale shows and swim with the dolphins. There are also many species of sea turtles, sharks and manatees. There are eight different […]
Miami Beach Polo World Cup (South Beach, b/w 21st & 22nd Streets, behind the Setai Hotel) – portions of South Beach are sealed off to hold this unique sporting event, held every April and featuring seasoned men’s & women’s polo players from all over the world. The Miami area’s high rollers and socialites are among […]
Miami Beach Golf Club (2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach) — after 79 years, the Alton Road landmark received a $10 million face-lift in 2002. Nearly every blade of grass was replaced, every lake was drained and a new clubhouse was built – with extraordinary results. Greens that were once flat now have curves while […]
Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach) – the directors of this garden completed a $1.2 Million landscape renovation designed by acclaimed South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles that showcases a collection of Florida Native trees and plants, palms, bromeliads and flowering trees. Water gardens, cascading fountains and a wetland with red […]
Marlins Park (501 Marlins Way, Miami) – this baseball stadium (located in the Little Havana district – 2 miles west of downtown Miami) is the current home for the Major League Baseball team, the Miami Marlins (known as the Florida Marlins until 2012). The seating capacity is 36,742, and was the one-time site of the […]
Key Biscayne – this is an island just off the coast of Miami, accessible via the Rickenbacker Causeway. On the north end of the island is Crandon Park, with the village of Key Biscayne to the south, and a state park on the cape at the southernmost tip of the island. Here, you will find […]
Everglades National Park (40001 State Road, Homestead) — The Everglades National Park attracts about one million visitors every year to its lush subtropical landscape and fragile ecosystem. It is home to many endangered species, like the Florida Panther and West Indian Manatee. The park offers walking trails and camping for a chance to see some […]
Miami-Dade EcoAdventures Tours (4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne) – these tours are for eco-tourist enthusiasts. One can venture west of Miami toward the Everglades, kayak the shores of the keys and snorkel sunken ships and fossilized reefs. Those affiliated with EcoAdventures are, needless to say, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, educators and protectors of the beautiful subtropical […]