Miami Vice. One Night In Miami. Bad Boys. These are the movies that cemented Miami’s vibrant nightlife and its sandy beaches into pop culture history.
No wonder Florida had the highest migration increase of all U.S. states in 2022. Even Will Smith dedicated a song to the 305: “Party in the city where the heat is on. All night, on the beach till the break of dawn.”
If you’ve taken the big step to relocate to Miami, you’ve made the right decision. The city is not just a change of address but a change of lifestyle.
In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best hangout spots, celebrity homes and what makes Miami so special.
But first… let’s get the logistics out of the way.
Packing for Miami
You’re moving to a new city. Chances are you don’t know of many Miami movers. The best advice is to search the local directory of the neighborhood you’re relocating to. Yelp and Google Reviews are a good place to start.
Depending on the time of the year, check the weather forecast for the temperature and pack your first few nights’ clothing accordingly.
Also, Miami is humid most parts of the year. Protect your valued items from the heat by insulating them while in transit. Temperature-control packaging is mostly used for heat-sensitive items. They’re available in various options, including boxes, liners and coolants.
A trusted Miami moving company will recommend how to transport your items or when delivery will take place. A big plus is their familiarity with the area. Brickell Moving and Packing suggests looking for a provider that serves Miami and the rest of the U.S.
Undecided about where to store your surplus? Storage services offer some prime space at Miami storage facilities.
Welcome to Miami!
One minute you could be walking along Ocean Drive. Next you’re exploring the tropical wilderness. It’s like living two worlds apart.
Take a second. Relax. Breathe in the salty ocean air. You deserve a break from unpacking. Let’s go.
Make it Art
Miami is best known for its colorful graffiti and art-deco architecture. Wynwood Walls is an extension of the city’s creative outlet.
The outdoor art gallery covers over 80,000 square feet of walls. Hundreds of artists from more than 200 countries have had their giant murals featured here.
Curated by philanthropist Tony Goldman, Wynwood Walls has become an integral part of the Wynwood community.
Artists such as Brazilian muralist Eduardo Kobra invoke a captive audience. His murals are often infused with eye-catching kaleidoscopic rainbow patterns.
Wynwood Walls is open: Tuesday to Thursday: 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Miami’s Nightlife
South Beach’s nightclubs are ones for the books. Catering for all diverse tastes, you can enjoy a cocktail at a rooftop bar or dance the night away at LIV at the Fontainebleau. Downtown Miami is home to E11EVEN Miami, an ultra-luxe nightclub open 24/7.
Little Havana has a few places where you can salsa dance. Twist South Beach is a queer-friendly spot where everyone hangs out once the sun goes down.
If you want to slow down, there’s local brewery Cerveceria La Tropical in Wynwood and the performing arts center New World Center in South Beach.
Celebrity Playground
South Beach. Coconut Grove. Coral Gables. These are the area codes for Miami’s celebrity bunch. Hollywood stars like Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Matt Damon call Miami home.
Latino music star Marc Anthony showed off his impressive property in April this year on Instagram. Boasting a large backyard and an equally big pool, the home was spacious enough to accommodate his seven kids.
You can’t speak about Miami’s famous mansions without mentioning its checkered past. At the height of his reign, Al Capone purchased a villa on Palm Island in Miami’s South Beach.
He paid $40,000 for the 30,000-square-foot estate in 1928, according to Love Property. Palm trees and tropical gardens made the Spanish Colonial-style mansion the perfect hideaway.
Why is Miami so Special?
They don’t call Miami the Magic City for no reason. Rich in history and culture, it’s one of the only places in the world where the Atlantic Ocean sits on the left, and beautifully preserved art-deco hotels sit on the right.
With its sun-kissed mornings and balmy evenings, winter is but a waning thought. If you want a perpetual summer, Miami is that girl.
So, unpack the last of your boxes. Say hello to your new neighbors. And just bask in the magic that is Miami.
