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Miami Beach

A barrier island city separated from downtown Miami by Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach developed through the twentieth century into one of the most densely built and internationally recognized resort destinations on the Atlantic coast. South Beach, the island’s southern district, contains a concentrated stock of Art Deco and Moderne-era commercial buildings along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, now designated as an architectural district. The city manages a recurring tension between its role as a leisure destination and the logistical demands that come with it, particularly during high-traffic periods when police checkpoints and traffic controls are deployed along Collins Avenue and the surrounding streets. Ground transportation infrastructure connecting Miami Beach to the mainland runs through Miami International Airport and the Miami Intermodal Center on the western edge of the metro area.

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Mega Pizza in Miami Beach displays oversized pizzas in a street-facing window counter.
Mega Pizza in Miami Beach, Florida, displays oversized pizzas in a street-facing window counter. The South Beach restaurant advertises its large-format pies through storefront signage and illuminated case displays.
Hotel Chelsea on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach with a neon sign and street-level restaurant
Hotel Chelsea on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, is an Art Deco hotel in the Miami Beach Architectural District. The ground-floor restaurant occupies the street level beneath the hotel’s neon Chelsea sign and sidewalk umbrellas.
South Beach cocktail lounge interior in Miami Beach with patrons, woven pendant lights, and a backlit bar.
A cocktail lounge interior in South Beach, Miami Beach, is open for evening service with patrons seated at the bar and tables. Woven pendant lights hang above the room, and the space includes a backlit bottle display, hanging greenery, and mural-painted walls.
Waldorf Towers Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach lit with neon at dusk
The Waldorf Towers Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated with neon signage and colored exterior lighting at dusk. The Art Deco hotel is part of the Miami Beach Architectural District in South Beach, which preserves 1930s and 1940s beachfront architecture.
South Beach beach volleyball courts with a Miami-Dade Police car nearby
Beach volleyball courts in South Beach, Miami Beach, are bordered by a Miami-Dade Police patrol car on March 16, 2025. The courts are near the beachfront promenade and bike path along the Atlantic shoreline. The date falls during spring break, when Miami Beach typically increases police presence in beach areas.
Miami Beach Police cars parked on the lawn at Lummus Park in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida.
Miami Beach Police cars are parked on the lawn at Lummus Park in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida. The vehicles are positioned near the beachfront promenade and volleyball courts along Ocean Drive during Spring Break in March 2025. Police presence increases in the area during Spring Break to manage traffic, alcohol enforcement, and crowd control.
Colony Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach lit by a blue vertical neon sign at night
The Colony Hotel on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated by a vertical blue neon sign at night. The Art Deco hotel is in the Miami Beach Architectural District, and the neighboring Boulevard Hotel sign is visible beside it.
The Tony Hotel in South Beach, Miami Beach, with neon signage on Ocean Drive.
The Tony Hotel stands on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida. The Art Deco hotel is part of the Miami Beach Architectural District and is identified by its neon signage at the building corner.
Starlite Hotel neon facade in Miami Beach with a lit palm tree in the foreground.
The Starlite Hotel in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, is illuminated at dusk with its neon hotel signage visible along the facade. The Art Deco-era property stands on the Ocean Drive streetscape, which is known for its historic hotels and nightlife-oriented businesses.
Miami Beach police manage scooter riders at 5 Street in South Beach during Spring Break.
Miami Beach police officers manage traffic and scooter riders at 5 Street in South Beach on March 15, 2025. The protected bike lane and roadway carry beach traffic past hotels and restaurants near the southern end of Miami Beach. Police were directing traffic in the area during Spring Break.
South Beach police officers manage a barricade checkpoint on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach during Spring Break 2025
South Beach police officers control a pedestrian barricade on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach during Spring Break 2025. The temporary checkpoint limits access while officers monitor pedestrians and vehicles near the intersection.
Miami Beach Police patrol car parked near the South Beach beachwalk in Miami Beach, Florida
A Miami Beach Police patrol car is parked near the beachwalk in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida. Pedestrians and beachgoers use the adjacent path and sand area during spring break.
Armani Exchange corner building at Collins Avenue and 8th Street in Miami Beach
Armani Exchange occupies a corner building at Collins Avenue and 8th Street in South Beach, Miami Beach. The storefront sits within the Miami Beach Architectural District, surrounded by Art Deco and Moderne-era buildings and newer high-rise towers inland.
The Tony Hotel rooftop pool deck in Miami Beach with umbrellas, cabanas, and palm trees.
The Tony Hotel rooftop pool deck in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, sits atop a white stucco hotel building. The rooftop area has umbrellas, cabanas, planters, and palms along the perimeter.
Starlite Hotel vertical neon sign on an Art Deco facade in Miami Beach.
The Starlite Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, features a vertical neon sign on its Art Deco facade. The hotel is in South Beach, within the Miami Beach Architectural District, where many 1930s and 1940s resort buildings remain.
Ocean Drive and Lummus Park in Miami Beach beside the Atlantic shoreline.
Ocean Drive and Lummus Park in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, border the Atlantic shoreline. The roadway runs along the eastern edge of the Miami Beach Architectural District, which includes many Art Deco hotels and apartments from the 1930s and 1940s. The area is a major pedestrian and beach destination, with paths, palm trees, and shoreline access along the park.
Miami Beach police SUV parked at night with City of Miami markings.
A City of Miami Police Department sport-utility patrol vehicle is parked in Miami Beach, Florida, at night. The marked SUV carries the department seal and patrol livery used for routine enforcement and event security. The date places the vehicle in South Beach during the March 2025 spring break period.
Hansa Horneburg at PortMiami with ship-to-shore cranes and stacked containers
The container ship Hansa Horneburg is berthed at PortMiami in Miami, Florida. Ship-to-shore cranes and stacks of shipping containers line the cargo terminal on Dodge Island in Biscayne Bay.
Jet ski passes a container ship at PortMiami in Miami, Florida
A jet ski passes a container ship at PortMiami on Dodge Island in Miami, Florida. The cargo vessel is berthed in the port’s shipping channel, where container operations share space with one of South Florida’s busiest maritime gateways.
Container ship at PortMiami in Miami beside gantry cranes and cargo containers
A container ship is docked at PortMiami in Miami, Florida, alongside ship-to-shore gantry cranes and stacked cargo containers. The port on Dodge Island handles container shipping and cruise traffic.
Downtown Miami skyline across Biscayne Bay at sunset.
Downtown Miami, Florida, rises along Biscayne Bay at sunset. Office towers and condominium high-rises line the bayfront skyline, with the waterway marking the eastern edge of the downtown core. Biscayne Bay separates downtown Miami from Miami Beach and the barrier islands.
Cruisin Tikis charter boat on Biscayne Bay in Miami with downtown high-rises behind it.
A Cruisin Tikis charter boat operates on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. The pontoon-style vessel has a thatched roof, bar seating, and an outboard motor, and carries passengers on private outings. Downtown waterfront high-rises and construction form the backdrop.
MIA Rental Car Center at Miami International Airport with rental counters and waiting areas.
MIA Rental Car Center at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. The consolidated facility houses car rental counters and waiting areas connected to the airport’s ground transportation network. Opened in 2010, it is linked to the Miami Intermodal Center for access to the MIA Mover, Tri-Rail, Metrorail, Metrobus, and regional roads.
Taxi cabs line the arrivals curb at Door 15 at Miami International Airport in Miami.
Taxi cabs line the arrivals curb at Door 15 at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. The designated loading zone is part of the airport’s ground transportation system for arriving passengers.

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