Popular destination
The South Beach section of Miami Beach is a major entertainment destination with hundreds of nightclubs, restaurants and oceanfront hotels.
International area
The area is popular with both American and international tourists, with German being the third most spoken language after English and Spanish. The large number of European tourists explains South Beach's tolerance of topless sunbathing, despite being a public beach.
Biggest Art Deco collection
of North America
Another unique aesthetic attribute of South Beach is the several colorful and unique Art Deco lifeguard stands, still used today by South Beach's lifeguards.
Worldwide fashion Shoots
Miami South Beach is one of the world's foremost locations for fashion shoots, making the Miami area the model shoot capital of the United States.
Approximately 1,500 models live in the area, with many more arriving during the prime fashion shooting season, running from October to March.
Ocean Drive is the most popular place for shoots, but back streets are often used as well. |