Miami Beach Things to Do Tips by NJFamily

Chase Birds The Beach Review

It is fun to chase the birds on Miami beach. They don't move very fast, and they let you get quite close. Either people in Miami are not hurting for food, or these guys don't taste very good.

Seriously, check out this site to help you identify the Florida birds you chase.

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No Shortage of Work

You can always find something to do in Miami Beach to make a buck. Don't let lack of money stop you.

And you won't need a big budget for clothes.

If you're considering it, consider reading this first. it describes how new laws attempt to crack down on the homeless. It is interesting to note that apparently passive panhandling is allowed on Constitutional grounds.

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Street Art Art/Tropical Deco Review

Miami has lots of art. Beyond the obvious places like museums and parks, look in hotel lobbies, and even at construction sites like these.

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Borrow a Beach Chair The Beach Review

If you stay at a beach-front hotel, they will probably let you use their chairs and umbrellas for free.

If you don't stay at such a hotel, a good game to play is to see how many you can use without getting caught.

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Fly a Kite

There is often a steady breeze off the ocean, perfect for flying kites.

In fact, in this case, the breeze had better be steady. Just think of the awful traffic problems there would be if these gigantic kites were to land across the highway. (If you can't see the kites in this picture, try double clicking on it to enlarge it.)

Haulover Beach Park offers kite rentals.

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Try Your Hand at Theft of Service The Beach Review

The big hotels usually offer their guests the use of beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and in some cases snorkels and flippers (often for an additional charge on the bill!).

But you don't know that. If you come across some beautiful beach chairs and umbrellas, have a seat. What are they going to do? Arrest you?

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Enjoy the Architecture Art/Tropical Deco Review

The digital camera has made the browse among buildings so much more enjoyable. Just like bird watchers that thrill at the photo of the rare specimen, I'm enjoying finding the interesting architectural shot.

For More Examples

For Miami Design Preservation League a non-profit offering among other things Architectural tours.

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Walk Along the Beach Art/Tropical Deco Review

I hate walking on beaches -- don't like walking barefoot on the sand cause it is exhausting, and don't like getting sand in my shoes. But this beach is wonderful because the sand is packed down quite hard on the inland side. A very pleasant walk.

Chasing Birds is fun, and so is the people watching. But what makes this unique is the architecture.

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(note: not a self portrait)