7-Day In-Depth Miami, USA Travel Guide
Miami is the "Magic City" on the Atlantic coast. This guide covers Art Deco, immersive art, pristine wetlands, top luxury, island nature, and eco-adventures. It assumes you have already checked into a hotel in the South Beach core area the night before.
Itinerary
Day 1: South Beach Art Deco Tour + Neon Coast
09:30 South Beach: Start walking from the hotel. Check in at the colorful lifeguard towers along the coastline, then stroll on the soft sandy beach to Lincoln Road Mall for lunch, spend about 4 hours.
14:00 Art Deco Historic District: About a 10-minute walk. Enjoy the world’s densest collection of 1930s streamline architecture along Ocean Drive, check in at classic hotels, spend about 3.5 hours.
18:30 Ocean Drive Dinner: Enjoy seafood at a neon-lit restaurant, then take another stroll to experience the neon-lit coast, spend about 2.5 hours.
21:00 End of day: Walk back to the South Beach hotel.
Day 2: Trendy Graffiti + Immersive Art + Design District
09:30 Wynwood Walls: About a 20-minute taxi ride. Check in at the open-air gallery featuring top global street art, explore nearby art galleries and boutiques, spend about 2.5 hours.
12:00 Superblue Miami: About a 5-minute walk. Experience an immersive art space built with light, mirrors, and digital technology for a surreal visual impact, spend about 2 hours.
14:30 Miami Design District: About a 10-minute taxi ride. Stroll through a district filled with luxury flagship stores, look for the futuristic flying eyeball art installation, spend about 2.5 hours.
17:30 Biscayne Bay Sunset Dinner: Dine at a waterfront restaurant in the city, enjoy the city skyline, spend about 3 hours.
20:30 End of day: Taxi back to South Beach hotel.
Day 3: Island Lighthouse + Jungle Adventure + Island Nature
09:30 Key Biscayne: Drive across the Rickenbacker Causeway. First enjoy the tranquil sea view at Crandon Park Beach, then head to the lighthouse for panoramic views of the Atlantic, spend about 3.5 hours.
13:30 Jungle Island: Drive back toward the city. Experience close animal interactions and challenge the jungle zipline at the eco-adventure park, spend about 3.5 hours.
17:30 Bayside Marketplace: Drive back to the city pier, shop for unique souvenirs and enjoy waterfront dining, spend about 2.5 hours.
20:00 End of day: About a 15-minute drive back to South Beach hotel.
Day 4: Mansion Estate + Family Tech + Bay Cruise
09:30 Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: About a 25-minute taxi ride. Visit the Italian-style estate, check in at the maze-like private seaside gardens and mansion interior, spend about 3.5 hours.
13:30 Museum Park: About a 15-minute taxi ride. First see the hanging vertical garden at Pérez Art Museum, then visit Frost Science Museum to check out the aquarium, spend about 3.5 hours.
17:30 Millionaire’s Row Bay Cruise: Board a boat at Bayside Marketplace pier. Cruise past famous celebrity private islands at sunset and admire luxury mansions, spend about 2 hours.
20:00 End of day: About a 20-minute taxi ride back to South Beach hotel.
Day 5: Cuban Soul + Top Zoo Exploration
09:30 Little Havana: About a 25-minute taxi ride. Find cigar scents and salsa dance moves on 8th Street, watch Cuban elders playing dominoes at Domino Park, enjoy lunch, spend about 3.5 hours.
13:30 Miami Zoo: About a 30-minute taxi ride. Rent a vehicle to explore the open-loop zoo, check out the newly upgraded animal interaction area, spend about 4.5 hours.
18:30 Cuban-style Dinner in Downtown: Return to downtown for a hearty traditional Cuban meal, spend about 2 hours.
20:30 End of day: About a 25-minute taxi ride back to South Beach hotel.
Day 6: Everglades Airboat + Key West Self-Drive Sunset
08:00 Everglades National Park: Check out from hotel and depart. Drive to the park entrance, take a wind-powered airboat to spot wild alligators, spend about 3 hours.
11:30 US Highway 1: Drive south onto the Overseas Highway. Cross 42 bridges, stop at the famous Seven Mile Bridge to overlook the Caribbean Sea, spend about 4.5 hours.
16:00 Key West: Check in at the southernmost point monument, then head to Mallory Square for the grand sunset celebration, spend about 3.5 hours.
20:00 End of day: Stay overnight at a local hotel in Key West.
Day 7: Literary Footprints + Mediterranean Pool + Coral Stone Ruins
09:00 Hemingway Home: Depart from Key West hotel. Visit the writer’s former residence and look for the legendary six-toed cats, then shop for handicrafts on the island, spend about 2.5 hours.
11:30 Return to Miami: Drive north along Highway 1, enjoy the morning sea views.
15:00 Venetian Pool: Arrive at Coral Gables. Cool off in the freshwater stone quarry pool, spend about 2 hours.
17:00 Biltmore Hotel: Visit the hotel tower and experience Mediterranean architectural style, spend about 1 hour.
18:30 End of trip: Head to the airport according to your flight schedule or return to a Miami city hotel.
Miami Travel Tips and Precautions
Traffic and Congestion: Miami traffic remains severe in 2026. Avoid peak hours crossing the causeway from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For self-driving, purchase full insurance and use real-time navigation.
Booking Reminder: Venetian Pool requires advance booking on the official website; Superblue Miami, Vizcaya Museum, and Jungle Island also recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
Mosquito and Sun Protection: Although February has pleasant weather, mosquitoes are active in the Everglades and islands, so bring insect repellent. Key West has strong sun exposure, so reapply sunscreen frequently.
Water Temperature and Safety: Venetian Pool spring water feels cool. Prepare to acclimate before entering. The pool has a clear height restriction for children (minimum 38 inches).