Collins Waterfront Architectural District

The Collins Waterfront Architectural District is a protected historic area in Miami Beach with more than 100 buildings along Collins Avenue. The structures display Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco, and Miami Modern designs from different decades.

The district developed mainly between the 1940s and 1960s, when architects like Albert Anis and Roy France designed resort hotels in Miami Modern style. This period shaped the area's character.

The district displays multiple building styles from the mid-20th century that still shape its character today. The structures blend European and tropical design elements that reflect how people lived in Miami Beach.

The area is flat and easy to explore on foot, with bridges for both car and pedestrian traffic. Best time to explore is early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.

The district displays a rare blend of six different architectural styles, including Med-Deco, which combines 1920s European Moderne with Mediterranean elements. This fusion of various European influences with tropical details is found nowhere else like this.

Location: Miami Beach

Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival architecture, Miami Modern Architecture, Art Deco architecture

GPS coordinates: 25.79528,-80.13139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10