Morning
Our day would start with coffee and breakfast in our suite. We would be ready to go by about 10 a.m. Most days we would go for a walk or bike ride for a couple of hours. There are lots of places to walk in Miami Beach. The one that feels most like a dedicated exercise is along the boardwalk. You pass numerous people out walking and biking as well. The beaches to the North have hard sand and are also great places for your morning walk.
After a walk we would stop at a sidewalk restaurant patio for a hot beverage, a pastry and to people watch.
Afternoon
The afternoon we might do some shopping along Lincoln Road or an activity like going to one of the Museums or a special cultural, food or music event that might be going on that day.
I always make sure that we pick up the local paper and ‘What’s Happening’ flyer. We use these and what’s on-line to find special events. We also keep a look-out for posters in windows and on poles. These are often the best way to find local things that going on.
We really enjoy going to local events. It gives you a good feel for what the community is about. How local people entertain themselves in their pursuit of happiness.
We would finish our afternoon activities by 3 or 4 p.m. and spend a couple of hours around the pool. The hotel pool was a nice size for cooling off. Most days we were the only people. It was like having our own private pool with our own bartender. There were nice secluded day beds that we could lounge on and relax.
Evening
Happy Hour at Riveria Suites is from 6pm to 8pm. We went every night for free drinks and hot appetizers. The hotel also supplied live music every night. On the wall, old black and white movies were projected. It was a hip place to spend 2 hours. We enjoyed it a lot.
A Cheap Dinner at the Shore Club
Two nights we used Groupon coupons for dinner after the Happy Hour. One night we went to the Shore Club with a two-for-one coupon. The dinner was very romantic with the ambient candle light and the pool and plants all glowing with soft mood lights. The food was very good and the service was professional. It was money well spent. The other night the restaurant was on Ocean Drive. Not a memorial experience but the food was good and the two of us ate full dinners with wine for under $50.
One of the evenings after Happy Hour we went to a local play. While another night we went to a music in the park event. We spent one evening walking along Ocean Drive popping into different bars listening to the live music being played.
Each day was full of activities, from the time we got up to the time we went to bed, exploring and taking in Miami Beach. A week at a time in Miami Beach is wonderful.
Two weeks would be even better because there is so much art, music, culture and events going on all the time. A month would be even cheaper if you can find an apartment to rent for the month. Spending a month in Miami Beach is on my list of things to do.