Miami

Miami Florida FL
Country Code
USA
State Code
FL
Local Food
Known by many as the “Capital of Latin America,” sizzling Miami serves up some enticing eats. Local “Floribbean” fusion cuisine is a melding of Caribbean, Continental, and South American influences. Thrill-seekers should sample the spicy Cuban fare in Little Havana. South Beach is a see-and-be-seen kind of scene, so grab a table at one of the outdoor restaurants along Lincoln Road or Ocean Drive, and settle in for some world-class people-watching. A warning: many SoBe restaurants automatically include the gratuity in your bill, so double-check before handing over your credit card.
Gay Info
  • Switchboard of Miami 305/358-4357, web: switchboardmiami.org.
  • Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 305/573-4000 www.gogaymiami.com.
Aids Group
Gay Aa
Lambda Dade AA 305/573-9608. www.lambdadadeclubhouse.org. 212 NE 24th St.
Gay Pride
Annual Events
  • Feb/March - Winter Party 202/393-5177, www.winterparty.com. Beach dance party benefiting the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
  • April/May - Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 305/534-9924, www.mglff.com.
  • May - Aqua Girl 305/532-1997, www.aquagirl.org. A women's weekend.
  • November - White Party Vizcaya 305/576-1234, www.whiteparty.net. AIDS benefit.
Airport
Miami International. To South Beach, take 953 South to 836 East, to 395 East. 395 becomes 5th St in Miami Beach.
Taxi
  • Yellow Cab 305/266-7799.
  • Metro Taxi 305/888-8888.
Super Shuttle
A Plus 305/219-8219.
Public Transport
Metro Bus 305/770-3131.
Tourist Attraction
Visitors Bureau
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 305/539-3000. 701 Brickell Ave, www.miamiandbeaches.com.
Weather
Warm all year. Temperatures stay in the 90°s during the summer and drop into the mid-60°s in the winter. Be prepared for sunshine!
Best Views
If you've got money to burn, a helicopter flight over Miami Beach is a great way to see the city. Otherwise, hit the beach.
Where The Girls Are
In Miami proper, Coral Gables and the University district, as well as Biscayne Blvd. along the coast, are the lesbian hangouts of choice. You'll see women everywhere in South Beach, but especially along Ocean Dr., Washington, Collins and Lincoln Roads.