Lakes by the Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lakes by the Bay
Popular places to visit
Port of Miami
Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to Port of Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Hard Rock Stadium
Catch an event at Hard Rock Stadium during your trip to Miami Gardens. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ocean Drive
Miami’s famous strip is not only a gathering point for partiers but well worth the visit for lovers of 1920s art deco architecture.
Dolphin Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Dolphin Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Fontainebleau
After visiting Fontainebleau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Miami Beach. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.
Bayside Marketplace
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Bayside Marketplace, a popular shopping spot in Miami. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this vibrant area.
Activities
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise
Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar
Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Miami Skyline Evening Cruise of Biscayne Bay
Our pick of the best Lakes by the Bay Hotel Deals
Park Central South Beach
Yes every thing was great
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
citizenM Miami Worldcenter
My stay there was great! It was very easy to move around Miami. There were alot of great options to choose from around this area.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Elser Hotel Miami
Solid stay at The Elser. Great location downtown, killer views from the suite, and the room was spacious and modern. Shoutout to Gino at the front desk, he handled check-in smoothly and went above and beyond. Also, Russel by the pool kept things running well, great service and even better vibes.10/10 ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
InterContinental Miami by IHG
Room was clean and staff were nice.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Miami
Clean room, team members were so helpful
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Miami International Airport Hotel
Room is small and basic. But clean and quiet. Bed is VERY firm. We had a late arriving flight and an early departure the next morning, so we didn’t want to hassle with shuttles to and from an outside hotel-that would waste too much time. This was a perfect choice for us. The hotel is literally right ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes by the Bay
Kendall
Kendall is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dadeland Mall and The Falls are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dadeland South Station or Dadeland North Station to get around.
Coconut Grove
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Coconut Grove. A stop by Cocowalk Shopping Center or Mayfair in the Grove might round out your trip.
Coral Way
If you're spending time in Coral Way, check out sights like Calle Ocho or Miracle Mile and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Coconut Grove Station or Vizcaya Station.
Flagami
If you're spending some time in Flagami, Magic City Casino and Grapeland Water Park are top sights worth seeing.
Little Havana
Little Havana is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Calle Ocho and LoanDepot Park.
Brickell
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Brickell. Top attractions like Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Brickell Metromover Station or Financial District Metromover Station to see more of the city.
