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Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The municipality is located on natural and human-made barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter of which separates the Beach from the mainland city of Miami. The neighborhood of South Beach, comprising the southernmost 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) of Miami Beach, along with Downtown Miami and PortMiami, collectively form the commercial center of South Florida. Miami Beach's population is 82,890 according to the 2020 census. It has been one of America's preeminent beach resorts since the early 20th century.

In 1979, Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world and comprises hundreds of hotels, apartments, and other structures erected between 1923 and 1943. Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne, and Art Deco are all represented in the District.

The Historic District is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the East, Lenox Court on the West, 6th Street on the South, and Dade Boulevard along the Collins Canal to the North. The movement to preserve the Art Deco District's architectural heritage was led by former interior designer Barbara Baer Capitman, who now has a street in the District named in her honor.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²), of which 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) is land and 11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²) (62.37%) is water.

In 1870, father and son Henry and Charles Lum purchased land on Miami Beach for 75 cents an acre. The first structure to be built on this uninhabited oceanfront was the Biscayne House of Refuge, constructed in 1876 by the United States Life-Saving Service through an executive order issued by President Ulysses S. Grant, at approximately 72nd Street. Its purpose was to provide food, water, and a return to civilization for people who were shipwrecked. The structure, which had fallen into disuse by the time the Life-Saving Service became the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915, was destroyed in the 1926 Miami Hurricane and never rebuilt.

The Town of Miami Beach was chartered on March 26, 1915; it grew to become a City in 1917. Even after the town was incorporated in 1915 under the name of Miami Beach, many visitors thought of the beach strip as Alton Beach, indicating just how well Fisher had advertised his interests there. The Lummus property was called Ocean Beach, with only the Collins interests previously referred to as Miami Beach. In 1925, the Collins Bridge was replaced by the Venetian Causeway, described as "a series of drawbridges, and renamed the Venetian Causeway".

Miami Beach places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, given its desirable outdoor lifestyle and tropical climate.  One notable facility is the Mount Sinai Medical Center promoting healthcare and well-being in the community. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere. Orangetheory Fitness is offering high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. YMCA provides fitness facilities, group classes, swimming pools, and community programs for people of all ages and fitness levels. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities.

Top sites in Miami Beach, FL are Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, The Bass, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and Wynwood Walls.

Population: 79,607 (2023). ZIP code: 33109. Area codes: 305, 786, 645. Elevation: 4 ft (1.2 m). Area: 15.22 sq mi (39.42 km²).

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What is Miami Beach, FL best known for?

With white, sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and an over-the-top cultural scene, Miami Beach attracts millions of visitors to its world-famous shores each year. Boasting some of the best examples of Art Deco and MiMo architecture, the 7-mile island also offers many of the finest dining experiences anywhere, including two of the newest Michelin-starred restaurants. Suppose your passion lies in health and wellness. In that case, Miami Beach has 44 public parks, two public golf courses, two tennis centers, an uninterrupted Beachwalk from one end of the city to the other, multiple community pools, and even an ice rink for those who miss winter. Pack the sunscreen, book your flight, and visit Miami Beach for a vacation getaway unlike any other.

Is Miami Beach, FL different from South Beach?

Many people are unsure of the line between South Beach and Miami Beach. Where does one area start, and where does the other end? Miami Beach is an actual city that has South Beach as one of its districts. Miami Beach is an island situated across the Biscayne Bay from Miami and fronts the massive Atlantic Ocean. Miami-Dade County’s legendary lifestyle center is also known as South Beach. World-renowned beaches such as Miami Beach and South Beach dot the landscape of South Florida. Some may be perplexed when talking about South Beach and Miami Beach, believing them to be the same. However, South Beach is more famous than Miami Beach, even though they are in the same area.

Is it expensive to live in Miami Beach, FL?

To live comfortably in Miami Beach, Florida, a minimum annual income of $92,520 for a family, and $83,600 for a single person is recommended. A typical home costs $482,600, which is 42.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.2% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Miami Beach costs $2,600 per month, which is 81.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 40.0% more than the state average of $1,560.

Sources

City of Miami Beach

Wikipedia

Visit Miami Beach FL

Best Places

Luxury Rentals Miami Beach

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

YMCA

Equinox

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

The Bass 

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Wynwood Walls

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