A city where sport meets style, Miami delivers a star-studded race weekend. Palm trees, ocean views and electric nightlife set the scene, and there\u2019s plenty of magic beyond the grandstands for racegoers to explore.<\/p>\n
From iconic Art Deco streets and world-class beaches to bold Latin flavours and buzzing waterfront districts, Miami is a city that moves to its own rhythm. Whether it\u2019s your first visit or a return trip, this guide has everything you need to make the most of your Floridian trip.<\/p>\n
Introduction to Miami<\/p>\n
Population: 6.5 million (Metropolitan area approx.)<\/p>\n
Time Zone: UTC \u22124<\/p>\n
Language: English (Spanish widely spoken)<\/p>\n
Currency: US Dollar (USD) \u2013 card payments widely accepted<\/p>\n
Power socket: Type A and B \u2013 If you\u2019re travelling from overseas don\u2019t forget to bring your adapters<\/p>\n
Weather: Tropical climate with hot, humid days and warm evenings<\/p>\n
Miami is a coastal city, so varied weather is always a feature of the race weekend \u2212 and with May marking the start of rainy season, thunderstorms can be a feature. Think about preparing for hot days featuring both blazing sunshine and heavy downpours.<\/p>\n
Attractions<\/p>\n
Stroll South Beach<\/p>\n
Famous for its pastel Art Deco buildings and white-sand shoreline, South Beach is Miami\u2019s postcard destination. Spend the morning by the ocean, wander Ocean Drive, and soak up the city\u2019s unmistakable sun-drenched energy.<\/p>\n
Discover Wynwood Walls<\/p>\n
An open-air gallery in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District, Wynwood Walls showcases bold, large-scale murals from world-renowned street artists. It\u2019s colourful, creative and one of the city\u2019s most Instagrammed spots.<\/p>\n
Cruise Biscayne Bay<\/p>\n
See the city from the water with a boat cruise across Biscayne Bay. Glide past the Miami skyline, celebrity homes on Star Island, and enjoy the turquoise waters that give the city its coastal glow.<\/p>\n
Visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens<\/p>\n
Step into old-world elegance at this European-inspired villa and waterfront estate. With ornate interiors and manicured gardens overlooking the bay, Vizcaya offers a peaceful contrast to the pace of race week.<\/p>\n
Explore the Everglades<\/p>\n
For a memorable day trip beyond the city, head west to Everglades National Park. Glide across the wetlands on a hovercraft, spot alligators and wading birds in their natural habitat, and experience one of the most unique ecosystems in the United States.<\/p>\n
Food and drink<\/p>\n
Race weekend in Miami moves fast, so knowing where to refuel is key. Luckily for you, the Sunshine State is a melting pot of cultures and flavours, so restaurant options are plentiful.<\/p>\n
Latin flavours and Little Havana<\/p>\n
For an authentic taste of Miami, head to Little Havana. Along Calle Ocho, family-run spots serve ropa vieja, lech\u00f3n asado and pressed Cuban sandwiches, while counters buzz with cafecito orders and fresh pastelitos. It\u2019s bold, soulful cooking rooted in culture and community.<\/p>\n
South Beach and the Design District<\/p>\n
South Beach blends ocean views with stylish dining, from laid-back seafood spots to rooftop restaurants. In the Design District, sleek, chef-led concepts bring global flavours to the table, perfect for exciting dinners that roll into the night.<\/p>\n
Fresh seafood and waterfront bites<\/p>\n
With the Atlantic on its doorstep, Miami excels at seafood, including in-season stone crab or grilled snapper and oysters on ice, all enjoyed dockside with skyline views.<\/p>\n
Sweet stops and local treats<\/p>\n
Save room for something sweet. Pick up guava and cheese pastelitos in Little Havana, slice into creamy tres leches cake or cool off with tropical ice cream flavours like mamey or coconut. If you see Key lime pie on the menu give it a go, as it doesn\u2019t get more South Floridian than the tangy treat.<\/p>\n
Travelling around Miami<\/p>\n
The Brightline high-speed train to Aventura Station offers a smooth, traffic-free alternative to driving, with easy access toward Hard Rock Stadium.<\/p>\n
Ride-hailing services are widely used to get to the event, while there are also designated rideshare drop-off points around the circuit from where you can walk to the track. It’s a popular option, so be aware that long wait times are a possibility.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re driving, official parking passes can be purchased in advance. The area around Hard Rock Stadium gets very busy during Grand Prix weekend, with road closures and heavy demand for transport \u2212 allow extra time in your itinerary so you\u2019re not rushed on race day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A city where sport meets style, Miami delivers a star-studded race weekend. Palm trees, ocean views and electric…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":237749,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-237748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237748\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/237749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}