If you’re taking a trip to Miami, these are some must-visit spots that will be sure to fill your Instagram feed with bright colors and unique architecture. I have gathered a list of the best Instagram spots in Miami and its surrounding areas such as Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. The best way to see all these sights is to rent a car and take a mini-road trip!
1. Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive is Miami’s most iconic street and the first place people think of when they hear Miami Beach. Here, you will find panoramic beach views, café-style dining, fancy cars, Art Deco, and palm-tree-lined avenues. It should not be a surprise that this street tops the list of the best Instagram spots in Miami. Ocean Drive is filled with colorful shops, all types of dining, and the best people-watching. It stretches from 1st street all the way up till 15th, so find your favorite pastel-colored building and strike a pose.
2. South Beach Lifeguard Towers
You can find an array of brightly-colorful lifeguard stands dotting the Miami shore all along South Beach. Each lifeguard stand is unique and has its own history. There are now 36 Lifeguard Towers along the coast stretching from the very tip at South Pointe Park up to 87th Street.
3. Golden Mammoth at Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Wander around the luxury 5-star hotel on Miami Beach that was voted “#1 Hotel in Miami” by Conde Nast Traveler readers two years in a row! Here is where you can find Damian Hirst’s “Gone But Not Forgotten”, a golden mammoth sealed in a glass display.
4. Wynnwood Walls
Be sure to check out the colorful street murals at Wynnwood Walls! It is like a walkable outdoor museum of leading street artists. It encompasses more than 40 murals created by respected artists from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Admission is free and you can find cheap street parking. Feel free to express your creativity and snap away.
5. Bayfront Park
Take a walk along the waterfront with a city green space, a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain, and avenues of palm trees. You can see a views of downtown Miami walking along the edge of the Riverwalk.
6. Miami Mountain
Inspired by the “hoodoo” rock formations of the North American Badlands, Miami Mountain is a towering 42 feet tall work of art that found its home in Miami in 2016. It is permanently installed in Collins Park, on the corner of 21st Street and Collins Avenue.
7. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
This estate is a beautiful landmark with over 10 acres of gardens. Be sure to explore the grounds – you never know what hidden spots you’ll find!
8. Boca Raton Resort and Club
Just an hour north of Miami, you can find a 5-star resort in Boca Raton that makes you feel like royalty. You could choose to stay there, or you could wander the hotel like I did. You cannot park at the hotel as a non-guest, but I parked at a parking garage near and walked 5 minutes to the hotel. The front of the hotel is quite beautiful, and the architecture reminds me of Italy.
9. South Beach Park
Any beach in South Florida is a great photo spot, however, if you find yourself near the Boca Raton Resort, this beach is just a short drive away. It features a vast beach front and a fishing and bird-watching opportunities.
10. West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is a beautiful place to visit and there are so many good photo spots all within walking distance of each other. Here are some of my favorite places:
- Iconic blue door: You can find this door directly across from Renato’s (Italian Restaurant)
- Pink and blue spiral staircase: These staircases are located in a little alley across from Jimmy Choo’s
- Clock Tower: Type in “Clock Tower” in West Palm Beach on Google Maps and this one is easy enough to find 🙂
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