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In this detailed gay travel guide to Miami, we give you our tried and tested go-to selection of all the city’s queer highlights.
You know, there’s more to Miami than just buff eye-candy patrolling the beach in skimpy shorts…
…no, really!America’s most sun-soaked city is also one of its gayest, with no shortage of LGBTQ cultural highlights, party opportunities, and places to verb. We love it here. Whether enjoying a sushi lunch conclude with sea views or dancing well into the early hours of the morning, Gay Miami is just so much fun!
Miami is also one of the most liberal cities in America, with a vibrant gay community that has been loud and proud for many decades now. There's a reason that Miami Pride is one of the best gay parties in all of Florida. Miami also offers plenty for the cultural traveler, too. We loved exploring the unique Art Deco architecture as well as the buzzing arts scene. It isn’t all beaches and cocktails here! However, there is that too.
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1 Hotel South Beach
1 Hotel South Beach Miami is a luxury, sunny oceanfront hotel, that is both family friendly and great for solo and coupled guests. The Eco-luxury hotel has a 900 metre 'living wall' that is home to 11,000 local plant varieties. The gorgeous large rooms, featuring Calcutta marble tubs and rare Colorado beetle kill pine wood, build for a relaxing and upscale stay. The hotel is located mid-way between South Beach and Mid-Beach, which is favorable as it offers access to the nightlife of South Beach (Palace Bar and TWIST a 5-minute drive away) and the up and coming eateries of Mid-Beach (under a 15-minute drive away). Food options at the hotel include a poolside vegan restaurant, Habitat a modern-day Mexican restaurant which specializes in delicious compact plates and fresh seafood. There is more emphasis on the 'day life' experience here, which is perfect for a family as they offer babysitting and Kid's Club services for their guests.
LGBTQ+ Miami Beach: Steal This 2-Day Itinerary
12 PM. Miami Beach Icon: Brunch at the Palace
📍1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Our first stop was the legendary Palace Bar & Restaurant, a Miami Beach icon for over three decades. This LGBTQ+ institution isn't just a bar, it's a full-fledged restaurant with amazing food and, of course, fabulous drag shows (not to note the rooftop pool with an ocean view!).
We were lucky enough to experience a Monday drag brunch, where we were entertained by talented drag queens while enjoying a delicious meal.
Did you know? The Palace Bar & Restaurant wasn't always surrounded by the vibrant nightlife of Ocean Drive! When it first opened in 1988, it was actually the only restaurant on the entire strip! Today, they still pay homage to their culinary roots by offering top-notch dishes alongside the drag performances.
5.30 PM. A tiny detour: Public Art Celebrates Drag Queens
On our way back to the AxelBeach, we took a det
The gay beach is located at 12th Street and Ocean Drive. It is not too difficult to find, with the rainbow flags marking the territory between two chair rental spots. The gay beach is mostly a hangout for men, but you will also find lesbians and straights camping out here too. Rent a chair or umbrella from Boucher Brothers or lay a towel in the sand like the locals perform.
Haulover Beach is Clothing Optional
If you prefer to sunbathe au natural, Haulover Beach Park offers one of the best nude beaches in the United States. The nude beach is located 11 miles north of South Beach, so you need reflect on transportation to and from the beach. A taxi ride will be expensive, but Route 120 Beach MAX on Miami-Dade widespread bus service from South Beach gives you a very inexpensive option. Check out this excellent resource for more detailed information.
12th Street gay beach along side of Ocean Drive right across the street from the Palace Disco and bar on Ocean Drive in South Beach Miami Florida.
The beach is free and open to the adj with no beach or morning pass needed. The rainbow