Love this system. For $2.25 you can go to the airport from south beach, or the Amtrak station…read more Get a plastic bus pass (it costs $2 but can be reloaded online). It's one of the best ways to get around reasonably. Do not bring a car to Miami Beach. Parking is expensive and not available. Take the bus. Clean, cool and frequent. There is a lite rail but it costs more, the bus system is great. Check it out and get a bus pass before you come into town, they are hard to find locally, only at a few local markets. Www.Miamidade.gov/transit

About 4 years ago Miami Dade Transit stopped two routes and combined it into what is now known as…read morethe South Beach Local bus route. This route circles the entire South Beach area and it has been one of the best services that you can find in the beach. It is so convenient! If you are ever on one end of the beach and want to get to the other the best way to get there is to just hop on the Local. No need to walk in our 90+ degree weather or move your car if it really is in a great parking spot. Cons -What keeps it from being a 5 star rating? Although most buses are in good shape, there are a couple that are dirty..graffiti, wear and tear and I know I have seen a couple of roaches in the back of one bus. ick. Sometimes the buses don't run 10-15 minutes apart, they are back to back, so you have to wait ages for the next one to pass by. But that is the exception not the norm. Pros - It is only 25 cents. It goes down West Ave from Publix and then down Alton and up Washington and through Dade Blvd. Depending on the time of day it runs every 10-15 minutes. It has a/c. For those who ride a bike, they do have a bike rack in the front of the bus. Great for going to the beach if you live on the west end. It normally is not very packed and all sorts of people use it. Not like the the metromover in downtown/brickell which serves as housing for our homeless population at times. All in all very good service for a very important local convenience. Check it out.

We were in town for two days and to get around we used the trolley and bus…read more This is new to our family as we do not have city trolleys by us. It was a nice new experience and fun to ride around town in. The driver was very nice AND helpful as well.

The good news about the trolley is that it is free. The bad news about this trolley system is also…read morethat it is free. I was able to catch the trolley a couple of times, but no matter what time of day I caught it, It was packed. Standing room only. Sometimes it was so packed that the driver just passed me at while I was at the stop and just waved me off. The trolley was relatively clean,, but it appears that there are not many rules, at least ones being enforced. I saw people on the trolley with lots of luggage and even a motorized scooter. The trolley has clearly marked stops, for the most part, but appeared to not be on any type of schedule. There would be 30 to 40 minutes between trolleys, then you would have trolleys 2 back to back. I would say that I was able to catch the trolley about 50% of my attempts. You can track the trolley's movement via the app to keep you updated as to where they are at in real time. The trolley is ADA compliant and most have a lift in the back. They also have A/C, which is a plus. I almost wish that they would charge a small fee like a dollar to ride, to free up some space. It appeared that some people were riding because they were just bored. Anyway, I love this concept and that people have an affordable way to get around the city. I just wish there was more space available on them and that heir schedule was more reliable.

Cheap Bus-link from Miami South Beach to the Miami Metrorail and to the Airportread more

Uber's drivers provide ride-hailing, food delivery, and package delivery in thousands of cities…read moreacross several dozen countries around the world. This Yelp listing is for Uber in Miami. In March 2026, after my flight had landed at Miami International Airport, I requested an Uber ride through my phone app. Unfortunately, the driver drove to another part of the airport, despite my standing at the correct spot, messaging him the name of a nearby sign, and his seeing my blue dot on his screen. Eventually, he found me. The ride took 28 minutes, and it cost $33 plus a tip. The driver did make courteous conversation, drive safely, and did not give me a low rating.

Just when I thought Uber could not get any worse than my 1 star rating it never fails to…read moredisappoint. First, there is a new rideshare app called Empower that drivers also prefer. Highly recommend downloading this app if you prefer better service at usually lower rates Second, Uber Eats absolutely sucks. Final straw this evening: Ordered pasta from a restaurant 10 minutes from me at 6:30PM after receiving a quoted delivery window of 6:54-7:15.....restaurant completed the order at 6:47. At 7:00PM a driver still had not been assigned with the latest delivery time pushed back to 7:30 and then again until 7:50....who the hell eats pasta that would have been prepared and sitting around for over an hour. I canceled the order. Highly recommend using Door Dash instead. Far more consistent than Uber Eats. I would give Uber and Uber Eats zero stars if I could.

Fame Ride Car Service has great Customer Service and Reasonable Rates., I contacted many Car…read moreService Companies in Miami Beach and they were the only ones who replied. We hired them for our Annual Conference for Airport Transfers and a Mini Bus for a Culinary Tour.

From the owner: Choosing FameRide for your transportation needs means opting for impeccable service that blends…read moreluxury, comfort, and punctuality. Our fleet of the latest models promises a stylish arrival, while our professional chauffeurs ensure safe and timely transport, whether for airport transfers, special events, or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, FameRide stands out as a premier choice for discerning passengers seeking a superior travel experience in Miami and beyond.

Four of us stayed at The Sanctuary this past weekend and absolutely loved it. My boyfriend and I…read morewere unexpectedly upgraded to the Spa Penthouse and spent the whole weekend talking about how amazing it was. Our friends had a regular room and theirs was pretty great, as well. Both were large and clean. The regular room included a small kitchen and a living room that was separate from the bedroom (but no door division). The Penthouse was one (very) large room with a private sun deck and fantastic shower. Beds were comfortable. Rooms were clean. Staff was attentive. You really couldn't ask for anything more in a hotel. We were so pleased with our stay that we ended up extending our trip an additional night. The pool is small -- but it's located on the roof and has several chairs, which are good for laying out. If you want to swim, you can use the nearby Shelborne, which is gorgeous. The hotel is in a great location and just a few short blocks from many restaurants and bars. We're already talking about going back!

Getting knocked down to three stars…read more They put an extra mystery charge of $20.00 on my credit card and have not removed it.

This is a nice hotel. If you are looking for fancy, this is not it. Not in a bad way but if you…read moreneed frills, this place is calm. Location is a short cab ride to restaurants and store for items you want to stock up with if you forgot or want in your room without paying those inroom prices. Two pools and a beach with chairs and umbrellas that were free. Always the same problem with people saving chairs with towels. We booked a double queen suite but was told none were available. They offered us a one bedroom with a layout couch. Also $100 off the quoted price. I slept on the pull out and they put a mattress pad on which made it tolerable. This room also had two bathrooms so that was a plus so my friend and I each had our own. There is a restaurant there but we didn't try it. Also a coffee and ice cream pastry Wallace was on the lobby. In the front lobby there was a sunken bar which was nice when you came back and wanted a cocktail before going to bed. You can order food and drinks on the beach but I would walk up to the pool bar to get the drinks so they aren't melted when they get to you. It was a decent place, walkable to other hotel's restaurants if you don't mind a half a mile. Clean, nice staff and the decor looked fresh. We did have a plumbing issue where it had a smell to our bathroom one day but they cleared it up quickly. My toilet would run automatically but I jiggled the handle and it settled.

Recently stayed at the grand beach hotel for a little staycation. I was pleasantly surprised with…read morethe hotel, it was very clean and Modern. Service was also great, everyone was kind and helpful. They have direct beach access which is a plus not to mention lounge chairs and readily available towels. But my favorite part was the little dessert shop/cafe in the lobby. They have everything from coffee, pastries to ice cream and my new favorite find!!! Protein guilt free ice cream! Like seriously!!!! It's called Pola - They have 2 flavors available (banana and pistachio- tried the pistachio but banana with some chocolate and PB sounds amazing) but I looked them up and they're based out of Miami and have so many more flavors!! This was actual scooped ice cream but they have pops and I cannot wait to get some more flavors. Over all great staycation oh and they're hosting the FIFA World Cup refs! They're everywhere!! Ahh! Just a plus if you're a fan like me!

She so sweet and we had an amazing day. She showed us around. We even drove all the way down to…read moreMiami city spent extra time took his locations that she doesn't normally go. It was well worth the money.

The good: This was a 3-4 star experience. I booked a…read moresnorkeling tour for 2 for my husband's birthday thru their website. It was easy to book and they had lots of availability. The best part of the trip was how we had the boat exclusively to ourselves! I didn't know it'd be a private tour until the day I came. So, the boat was just a total of 3 people (captain included). The water temperature was great and the clarity was decent. We even saw two dolphins! You meetup at Whiskey Joe's at the marina and you can start your excursion immediately. I liked that you didn't need to wait around much. I was able to see some cool looking fish, a bottom feeder and a crab. You get 2 hours for the snorkeling and you're not required to wear any life vests (in fact, we weren't offered any and I didn't see any). The water is super shallow so it didn't seem dangerous at all. The water is also salty and easy to float in. The boat was nearby the main snorkeling area. The bad: The area for snorkeling was pretty small. It was an artificial reef where the fish were but outside of that area there is just seagrass and there's no living things to observe. The website says snorkeling starts at $75/pp and up but that's misleading b/c that's only the price if you have 8+ people. When I came to the marina, the worker who had me sign paperwork said that "$25/hour tip is required" when I got an email saying 15% tip is optional. My husband clarified and he said "yes, it's required" but later retracted his statement after I clarified that it was strange to give tip upfront before we even went on the excursion. However, I did already give 15% tip upfront on 50% of the value and then Zelled an additional $25 tip to the captain himself afterward. The cost for snorkeling ended up being $407 for 2 people (pricey). The interesting: The captain swam with us to lead us to the reef and then swam back and was mostly on his phone.