South Beach

South Beach

Miami Beach, Florida Homes for Sale

About South Beach

South Beach, known as SoBe, is famous for its gorgeous landscape, high-end shopping and cuisine, beautiful sights, and amazing nightlife. Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue, the major thoroughfares in South Beach, are designed with art deco hotels, condominiums, and a vast array of restaurants. Further inland there are multi-family residences, and one-story single-family homes. The beach is only steps away from Ocean Drive, where you will find people young and old soaking up the sun. In the evenings, locals and tourists alike visit the restaurants and bars that line the streets of South Beach. Most of the people strolling in this area are tourists, however business staff make up a great portion of the population.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $150,900 to $38,000,000

Closed Prices: $120 to $30,000,000

Median Sale Price: $410,000

Average $ per sq ft: $946

Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $2246, $0 to $16000/quarter, $0 to $18287, $0 to $26354/mo

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1921 to 2023

Sq. Ft.: 170 to 9503 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 0 to 12 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 0 to 16 Bathrooms

Around South Beach

Most of South Beach living consists of hotels, condos, and multi-family residences. This area tends to have pricey real estate compared to other parts of Miami. South Beach is in close proximity to a variety of entertainment, restaurants, nightclubs, and beaches. However, there is no free parking and a residential parking permit is required for street parking.

South Beach has a variety of restaurant options from casual dining and take-out eateries to high-end cuisine. Every type of food that you can imagine can be found in South Beach. From upscale seafood dining to fast food Cuban sandwiches, the possibilities are endless. Locals tend to dine in the area for half the normal price during the off-season that runs from August to January. Unlike many cities, South Beach stays open late, where one can normally find dining at anytime.

You’ll see a large amount of a diverse crowd walking up and down Ocean Drive, which is the main street that has all the action. Although, the national language is English, Spanish is a close second as the most spoken language in South Beach. With easy access to the beach, many people will already have on bathing suits ready to lay out on the sand or dive in the ocean waters.

South Beach comes alive on Friday nights as the bright lights turn on. Music blares from most restaurants and bars onto the streets as people do their best dance moves. Locals will be dressed in stylish formal wear on their way to the hippest and coolest clubs along Collins Avenue or Washington Avenue. You’ll also see plenty of tourists visit the club scene with drinks in hand for a taste of South Beach nightlife that doesn’t end until 5 a.m.

A long night on the town calls for a relaxing day on the beach. Sundays are the days where the beach gets the most action. The beach is more of a party atmosphere than other beaches. Sunbathing, music, and dancing on the beach are the norm. Although open containers are not allowed on the beach, there will be plenty of disposable red cups to go around.

Locals Love

  • Scenic beaches
  • Entertainment and attractions
  • Abundant nightlife and restaurants

Locals Don't Love

  • Limited parking
  • Expensive dining and shopping
  • Crowds

Neighborhood Reviews

2 Reviews
5.0

Bustling Area

Janet H
Such a vibrant place live and hang out. Great restaurants and beautiful beaches!

Love South Beach

Norm V
Great spot to hang out and lay around. Very ecclectic and unique. Lots of fun.
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