Miami field notes

Guides

Plan across the mainland, bay, beaches, and neighborhoods with practical editorial guidance.

Plan Your Trip August 30, 2026 2 min read

Miami Weather Planning: Heat, Rain, Lightning, and Hurricane Readiness

Build a flexible Miami day around subtropical heat, heavy rain, lightning risk, and official hurricane information.

Beaches and Water August 30, 2026 2 min read

Understand Biscayne National Park’s shoreline, bay, keys, reef, and boat-dependent offshore access before leaving Miami.

Arts and Culture August 30, 2026 2 min read

Plan a Miami Beach day around historic architecture, ocean safety, respectful photography, and one walkable coastal cluster.

Plan Your Trip August 30, 2026 2 min read

Understand Metrorail, Metromover, Miami Beach trolley routes, and City of Miami trolley routes before building your days.

Neighborhoods August 30, 2026 2 min read

Compare South Beach, Downtown and Brickell, Coconut Grove, and other Miami bases by the days you want to plan.

Neighborhoods August 30, 2026 19 min read

Plan a first Miami trip by neighborhood, with a practical three-day route, transit guidance, beach safety, museum stops, and a Biscayne nature day.