Miami Beach Architectural District
Miami Beach Architectural District, Art Deco Historic District in South Beach, United States.
The district spans 5,750 acres between Sixth Street and Dade Boulevard, featuring 960 buildings with pastel colors and geometric designs along Ocean Drive.
After the 1926 Great Miami Hurricane destroyed many structures, architects developed new buildings incorporating modern elements influenced by 1930s World Fairs design principles.
The district includes notable structures like Amsterdam Palace from 1930, The Victor from 1937, and The Carlyle from 1941, representing American architectural innovation.
The Miami Design Preservation League conducts two-hour walking tours starting at the Art Deco Museum, explaining architectural elements throughout the neighborhood.
Hotels along Ocean Drive exhibit specific design features such as glass blocks, neon lighting, chrome accents, curved edges, and symmetrical window patterns.
Location: Miami Beach
Inception: March 26, 1915
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
GPS coordinates: 25.78583,-80.13417
Latest update: August 20, 2025 14:36
Miami, a major city on Florida's southeastern coast, combines Caribbean influences with American culture. The city extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades and includes diverse neighborhoods with distinct identities. Miami Beach, South Beach, and the Art Deco Historic District shape the coastal landscape, while Little Havana reflects the city's Cuban heritage. Cultural offerings range from the Pérez Art Museum Miami to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and the Wolfsonian-FIU. Wynwood Walls has become a center for street art. Natural areas like Everglades National Park, Oleta River State Park, and Crandon Park provide access to subtropical ecosystems. Key Biscayne, Coral Gables with Venetian Pool, and Coconut Grove complement the metropolitan area. Additional facilities include Miami Seaquarium, Zoo Miami, Jungle Island, and Miami Children's Museum. Historic sites such as Freedom Tower, Barnacle Historic State Park, and Ancient Spanish Monastery document different eras. Bayside Marketplace serves as a shopping and entertainment center, while Coral Castle and Stiltsville represent architectural curiosities.
Casa Casuarina
556 m
New World Center
696 m
Wolfsonian-FIU
573 m
World Erotic Art Museum Miami
337 m
Lummus Park
784 m
Cameo Theatre
308 m
Lincoln Theatre (Miami Beach)
551 m
The Tides
487 m
Ocean Drive
448 m
Penguin Hotel
436 m
Museum of Illusions
511 m
Fillmore Miami Beach
786 m
Hotel Breakwater
734 m
Colony Theatre
759 m
The Tides
487 m
Bon Air Hotel
603 m
Winter Haven Hotel
433 m
Cardozo Hotel
448 m
Essex House Hotel
632 m
Crescent Hotel
438 m
Congress Hotel
630 m
Sagamore Hotel South Beach
786 m
Biarritz Hotel
398 m
Leslie Hotel
505 m
Miami Beach Training Center
671 m
Miami Design Preservation League
721 m
Albion Hotel
654 m
Hotel Bancroft
464 mReviews
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