Free self-guided walk · Miami

Ocean Drive's Art Deco

A free self-guided walk along South Beach's Art Deco Historic District, from the Art Deco Welcome Center along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue to Lummus Park.

Distance
2 km
Walking time
27 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the best-known stretch of Miami Beach's pastel 1930s hotels.

Look for porthole windows, neon signs and 'eyebrow' sunshades over the windows.

  • Terrain: Flat and paved.
  • Best time: Early morning or at dusk, when the neon comes on.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Art Deco Welcome Center

    Start at the centre on Ocean Drive.

  2. The Carlyle

    A classic Art Deco hotel.

  3. Colony Hotel

    Famous for its neon sign.

  4. Collins Avenue

    Walk a block inland past more Deco hotels.

  5. Lummus Park

    Finish by the beach and lifeguard towers.

Tips

  • Carry water and sunscreen.
  • The Art Deco Welcome Center runs guided tours.
  • Hotels have their own café terraces for a break.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.