NATIONAL PARKS
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NATURAL WONDERS
A visit to Miami’s national parks and preserves is an experience you won’t soon forget. Biscayne and Everglades national parks and Big Cypress National Preserve offer opportunities ranging from snorkeling to wildlife photography and camping in a backcountry chickee.
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
Spread across 1.5 million acres about an hour’s drive from Downtown Miami, Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the “River of Grass” is home to a complex fusion of slow-flowing freshwater sloughs, salt-tolerant mangrove forests, tropical hardwood hammocks, pine rocklands, freshwater prairies, cypress domes and hundreds of animal species. Explore the area through activities such as guided tours of Shark Valley, nature trails, ranger-led adventures, bird watching, canoeing or kayaking through backcountry waterways.
BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK
Biscayne National Park is the largest marine sanctuary in the U.S. National Park system. This 173,000-acre park is 95% water. It is the third largest offshore reef in the entire world and is home to thousands of wildlife habitats. Here, explorers will find everything from rare bird species along the Biscayne Birding Trail to threatened or endangered species like manatees, hawksbill sea turtles and American crocodiles. With so much of the park under water, the best way to explore it is by boat.
BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE
Spanning 729,000 acres about an hour’s drive west of Downtown Miami, Big Cypress National Preserve is the meeting point of five different ecosystems and a haven of cypress strands, waterways, wildlife species and native plants. First-time visitors shouldn’t miss the onsite Oasis Visitor Center, where they can sign up for ranger-led discovery hikes, spot alligators from the nearby wildlife observation deck or start their hike down the Florida National Scenic Trail. After that, you can hop on guided canoe excursions on Turner River, go on a swamp buggy tour, try a Gladesman-led swamp walk with the Big Cypress Institute, rent a kayak from Everglades Adventure Tours or hop on one of its guided pole boat eco-tours.
Located in Downtown Miami Visit frostscience.org for tickets 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
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1. Ancient Spanish Monastery 305-945-1461 spanishmonastery.com
2. Art Deco Historic District 305-672-2014 mdpl.org
3. The Berry Farm 305-244-5010 visittheberryfarm.com
4. Coopertown Everglades Airboat Tour & Restaurant 305-226-6048 coopertownairboats.com
5. Coral Castle Museum 305-248-6345 coralcastle.com
6. Coral Gables Merrick House 305-774-0155 coralgables.com/ coral-gables-merrick-house
7. Deering Estate 305-235-1668 deeringestate.org
8. Dezerland Park 786-590-5000 dezerlandpark.com/miami
9. Everglades Alligator Farm 305-247-2628 everglades.com
10. Everglades Swamp Tours 305-849-0135 evergladesswamptours.com
11. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 305-667-1651 fairchildgarden.org
12. Fruit & Spice Park 305-247-5727 redlandfruitandspice.com
13. InBattle VR 305-456-9249 inbattle.com
14. Jungle Island 305-400-7000 jungleisland.com
15. Lock & Load Miami Machine Gun Experience and Museum 305-424-8999 lockandloadmiami.com
16. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center 305-361-6767 biscaynenaturecenter.org
17. Miami Beach Botanical Garden 305-673-7256 mbgarden.org
18. Miccosukee Indian Village and Airboat Rides 305-552-8365 miccosukee.com/village
19. Palmetto Mini Golf 305-238-2922 golfpalmetto.com/mini-golf
20. Pedal Pub Miami 959-251-1942 pedalpub.com/miami-fl
21. Pinecrest Gardens 305-669-6990 pinecrestgardens.org
22. Puttshack 786-840-1702 puttshack.com
23. Robert Is Here Fruit Stand 305-246-1592 robertishere.com
24. Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach 310-343-8750 rooftopcinemaclub.com
25. Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery 305-242-1224 schneblywinery.com
26. Sky Views Miami skyviewsmiami.com
27. Superblue 786-697-3414 superblue.com/miami
28. Tidal Cove 786-279-6152 tidalcovemiami.com
29. Treetop Trekking Miami 321-277-7310 miamitreetoptrekking.com
30. Venetian Pool 305-460-5306 venetianpool.com
31. Wynwood Walls 305-531-4411 thewynwoodwalls.com
32. Zoo Miami 305-251-0400 zoomiami.org
MUSEUMS
33. American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora 305-529-5400 thecuban.org
34. Art Deco Museum 305-672-2014 mdpl.org/welcome-center/ art-deco-museum
35. Artechouse artechouse.com/miami
36. ArtSouth 305-662-1423 artsouthmiami.org
37. Bakehouse Art 305-576-2828 bacfl.org
38. The Bass 305-673-7530 thebass.org
39. Black Police and Courthouse 305-329-2513 historicalblackprecinct.org
40. Coral Gables 305-603-8067 coralgablesmuseum.org
41. Doral Contemporary Museum 305-209-5094 dorcam.org
42. Florida Pioneer 305-246-9531 facebook.com/ floridapioneermuseum. floridacity
43. Gold Coast Railroad Museum 305-253-0063 goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org
44. Haitian Heritage Museum 305-371-5988 haitianheritagemuseum.org
45. Historic Hampton 305-635-5800 historichamptonhouse.org
46. Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum 305-242-4463 townhallmuseum.org
47. HistoryMiami 305-375-1492 historymiami.org
48. Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach 305-538-1663 holocaustmemorial miamibeach.org
49. Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU 305-672-5044 jmof.fiu.edu
50. Lowe Art Museum, University of 305-284-3535 lowe.miami.edu
51. The Margulies at the Warehouse 305-576-1051 margulieswarehouse.com
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Art Complex
305-576-2828
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Police Precinct
Courthouse Museum
305-329-2513 historicalblackprecinct.org
Gables Museum
305-603-8067 coralgablesmuseum.org
Contemporary Art
305-209-5094
Pioneer Museum
305-246-9531 facebook.com/ floridapioneermuseum.
Railroad
305-253-0063 goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org
Heritage
305-371-5988 haitianheritagemuseum.org
Hampton House
305-635-5800 historichamptonhouse.org
Homestead Museum
305-242-4463 townhallmuseum.org
HistoryMiami Museum
305-375-1492 historymiami.org
Memorial Beach
305-538-1663 holocaustmemorial miamibeach.org
Museum Florida-FIU
305-672-5044
Museum, of Miami
305-284-3535 lowe.miami.edu
Margulies Collection Warehouse
305-576-1051 margulieswarehouse.com
52. Miami Children’s Museum 305-373-5437 miamichildrensmuseum.org
53. Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College 305-237-7700 moadmdc.org
54. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami 305-893-6211 mocanomi.org
55. Museum of Graffiti 786-580-4678 museumofgraffiti.com
56. Museum of Illusions 305-604-5000 miaillusions.com
57. Oolite Arts 305-674-8278 oolitearts.org
58. Paradox Museum Miami 305-614-3808 paradoxmuseummiami.com
59. Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU 305-348-2890 frost.fiu.edu
60. Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) 305-375-3000 pamm.org
61. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 305-434-9600 frostscience.org
62. Rubell Museum 305-573-6090 rubellmuseum.org
63. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 305-250-9133 vizcaya.org
64. The Wolfsonian–FIU 305-531-1001 wolfsonian.org
MALLS & SHOPPING DISTRICTS
65. Aventura Mall 305-935-1110 aventuramall.com
66. Bal Harbour Shops 305-866-0311 balharbourshops.com
67. Bayside Marketplace 305-577-3344 baysidemarketplace.com
68. Brickell City Centre 305-676-9480 brickellcitycentre.com
69. Cauley Square Historic Village 305-258-3543 cauleysquare.com
70. CityPlace Doral 786-693-1849 cityplacedoral.com
71. CocoWalk 305-444-0777 cocowalk.com
72. Collins Avenue/Ocean Drive Shopping District 305-672-1270 miamibeachchamber.com
73. Dadeland Mall 305-665-6226 shopdadelandmall.com
74. Dolphin Mall 305-365-7446 shopdolphinmall.com
75. Downtown Doral 305-592-0681 downtowndoral.com
76. Downtown Miami Shopping District 305-392-6675 miamidda.com
77. Española Way/ Washington Avenue Shopping District 305-672-1270 visitespanolaway.com
78. Historic Downtown Homestead 305-224-4400 discoverdowntown homestead.com
79. Lincoln Road Shopping District 305-600-0219 lincolnrd.com
80. Mary Brickell Village 305-381-6130 marybrickellvillage.com
81. MIA Shops 305-876-8131 shopmiamiairport.com
82. Miami Design District 305-722-7100 miamidesigndistrict.net
83. Miami International Merchandise Mart 786-828-7044 miamimerchandisemart.com
84. Miami Ironside 305-438-9002 miamiironside.com
85. Midway Crossings 305-261-8772 midwaycrossings.com
86. Miracle Mile & Downtown Coral Gables Shopping District 305-569-0311 experiencecoralgables.com
87. River Landing Miami 305-442-3108 riverlandingmiami.com
88. Time Century Jewelry Center 786-486-2934 timecenturyjewelry center.com
89. Washington Avenue Shopping District 305-916-0779 washavemb.com
PARKS
90. A.D. “Doug” Barnes Park 305-666-5883 miamidade.gov/parks
91. Amelia Earhart Park 305-685-8389 miamidade.gov/parks
92. Arch Creek Park & Nature Center 305-944-6111 miamidade.gov/parks
93. The Barnacle Historic State Park 305-442-6866 floridastateparks.org
94. Bayfront Park & Maurice A. Ferré Park 305-358-7550 bayfrontparkmiami.com
95. Big Cypress National Preserve 239/695-2000 nps.gov/bicy
96. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park 305-361-5811 floridastateparks.org
97. Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center 305-255-4767 miamidade.gov/parks
98. Biscayne National Park 305-230-1144 nps.gov/bisc
99. Castellow Hammock Park & Nature Center 305-242-7688 miamidade.gov/parks
100. Crandon Park 305-365-2320 miamidade.gov/parks
101. David Kennedy Park 305-416-1300 miamigov.com/parks
102. Everglades National Park 305-242-7700 nps.gov/ever
103. Flamingo Park 305-673-7779 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation
104. Greynolds Park 305-945-3425 miamidade.gov/parks
105. Haulover Park 305-947-3525 miamidade.gov/parks
106. Historic Lummus Park 305-960-2920 miamigov.com/parks
107. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 305-960-4600 virginiakeybeachpark.net
108. Homestead Bayfront Park 305-230-3033 miamidade.gov/parks
109. Jose Marti Park 305-960-2945 miamigov.com/parks
110. Larry & Penny Thompson Park 305-232-1049 miamidade.gov/parks
111. Lummus Park 305-673-7779 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation
112. Matheson Hammock Park 305-665-5475 miamidade.gov/parks
113. Miami Circle Archaeological Site trailoffloridasindian heritage.org/miami-circle
114. Milton E. Thompson Campground 305-622-2594 miamidade.gov/parks
115. North Shore Park & Youth Center 305-861-3616 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation
116. Oleta River State Park 305-919-1846 floridastateparks.org
117. Peacock Park 305-533-3550 miamigov.com/parks
118. Simpson Park 305-533-3577 miamigov.com/parks
119. South Dade 305-247-9453 miamidade.gov/parks
120. South Pointe 305-673-7779 miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/ parks-and-recreation
121. Tamiami Park 786-315-5295 miamidade.gov/parks
122. Tropical Park 305-553-3161 miamidade.gov/parks
WATER ACTIVITIES
123. Biscayne Lady Charters 305-239-7183 biscaynelady.com
124. Capt Jimmy’s Fiesta Cruises 305-371-3033 fiestacruises.com
125. Island Queen and Tours 305-783-2997 islandqueencruises.com
126. Miami Beach Watersport 305-861-8876 rowmiamibeach.com
127. Ocean Force 305-372-3388 oceanforceadventures.com
128. Pelican Island 305-754-9330 miamidade.gov/parks
129. Playtime Catamarans 305-458-3133 playtimecatamarans.com
130. Shake-A-Leg 305-858-5550 shakealegmiami.org
131. Thriller Miami Speedboat 305-371-3278 thrillermiami.com
132. Tropicalboat Yacht Charters 786-218-3030 tropicalboat.com
133. Water Fantaseas 305-531-1480 waterfantaseas.com
Park
305-533-3550
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Park
305-533-3577
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Dade Park
305-247-9453 miamidade.gov/parks
Pointe Park
305-673-7779
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Park
786-315-5295
miamidade.gov/parks
Park
305-553-3161
miamidade.gov/parks
ACTIVITIES
Lady Yacht
305-239-7183
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Jimmy’s Cruises
305-371-3033
fiestacruises.com
Queen Cruises Tours
305-783-2997
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Beach Watersport Center
305-861-8876
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Force Adventures
305-372-3388
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Island Skipper
305-754-9330
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Catamarans
305-458-3133
playtimecatamarans.com
Shake-A-Leg Miami
305-858-5550
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Miami
Speedboat Adventures
305-371-3278
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Tropicalboat Luxury
Charters & Rentals
786-218-3030 tropicalboat.com
Fantaseas
305-531-1480
waterfantaseas.com
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
134. Art Deco Welcome CenterMiami Design Preservation League 305-672-2014 mdpl.org
135. Coral Gables Visitor Center at the Coral Gables Museum 305-603-8067 coralgables.com
136. Coral Gables Welcome Center at the Coral Gables Chamber 305-446-1657 coralgableschamber.org
137. Dade Heritage Trust Tourism Information Center and Gallery 305-358-9572 dadeheritagetrust.org
138. Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 305-539-3000 miamiandmiamibeach.com
139. Historic Overtown Visitor Center 786-708-4610 bahlt.org
140. Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 305-361-5207 keybiscaynechamber.org
141. LGBT Visitor Center 305-397-8914 gaybizmiami.com
142. Little Haiti Visitor Center 305-960-2969 littlehaiticulturalcenter.com
143. Little Havana Visitor Center 305-643-5500
144. Miami Beach Visitor Center (Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce) 305-672-1270 miamibeachchamber.com
145. Miami International Airport Tourist Information Counter 305-876-7000 miami-airport.com
146. Miami Springs Welcome Center 305-805-5000 miamisprings-fl.gov
147. Simpson Park Visitor Center 305-416-1317 miamigov.com/parks
148. South Dade Chamber of Commerce 305-247-2332 southdadechamber.org
149. South Dade Welcome Center 305-378-6677
150. South Miami-Dade Tropical Agricultural Visitor Center 305-248-3311
151. Sunny Isles Beach Visitor Center 305-792-1952 sunnyislesbeachmiami.com
152. Surfside Community Center 305-866-3635 townofsurfsidefl.gov
153. Surfside Tourist Bureau 305-864-0722 visitsurfsidefl.com
154. Tropical Everglades Visitor Association 305-245-9180 tropicaleverglades.com
CONVENTION CENTERS
155. Faena Forum –Faena Miami Beach 305-534-8800 faena.com
156. Florida Film & Television Center 305-812-1083 euescreengems.com
157. Mana Wynwood 305-573-0371 manawynwood.com
158. Miami Airport Convention Center 305-261-3800 macc.com
159. Miami Beach Convention Center 786-276-2600 miamibeach convention.com
160. Miami Convention Center 305-416-5970 jlkc.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
There are several economic methods of public transportation available throughout Greater Miami and Miami Beach. Metrorail is a 25-mile elevated rail system that serves Downtown Miami and extends west to Miami International Airport and Hialeah, and south to Kendall, with stops approximately every mile. Metromover features individual motorized cars that run atop a 4.4-mile elevated track looping around Downtown Miami and to the Brickell and Omni business districts. Metrobus offers more than 95 routes in Miami-Dade County. Visit miamidade.gov/transit and download the GO Miami-Dade Transit Tracker app or call 305-891-3131 to learn more about public transportation.
Tri-Rail is a commuter rail system with 18 stations throughout MiamiDade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Visit tri-rail.com or call 800-874-7245 for more information.
ORANGE LINE
Metrorail’s Orange Line service provides millions of residents and visitors with a reliable and seamless Metrorail connection to and from Miami International Airport’s MIA Mover, which takes riders directly into the airport. Visit miamidade.gov/transit or call 305-891-3131 for more information.
BRIGHTLINE
Brightline offers express train service between Downtown Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, with service to Orlando starting soon. It also offers fixed-route shuttles between Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport and three locations in Miami Beach. Visit gobrightline.com for details.
TROLLEY SYSTEMS
Free trolleys operate in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Doral, Wynwood, the City of Miami and Miami Beach. A free trolley also shuttles visitors back and forth from downtown Homestead to Everglades and Biscayne national parks every weekend from January until early April.
MIA RENTAL CAR CENTER
Miami International Airport (MIA) passengers and Miami rental car customers have a convenient, one-stop shop for all their rental car needs. The MIA Rental Car Center, just east of MIA, consolidates the operations of rental car companies currently serving the area surrounding MIA. Visit miami-airport.com for more information.
RENTAL CARS
Visit gmcvbcarrental.com to find the perfect rental car.
TOLL ROADS
Florida’s Turnpike and portions of some highways in Miami are toll roads. Tolls are automated and there is no need to stop at a toll booth. If you are renting a car, ask your car rental agency about options for paying tolls. Some rental cars are equipped with a SunPass, PlatePass® or Pass24® to pay tolls electronically. If your car does not have one of these devices, you can use Toll-By-Plate. Just drive through and the tolls will be added to your final bill. An administrative fee will be added.
STAY SAFE ON MIAMI’S ROADS WITH 511
Visitors can use the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System to access information about crashes, congestion, construction and more. Visitors can get 24/7 live traffic information by calling 511 or visiting FL511.com, where they can view interactive maps and traffic camera images.
RIDESHARING
All ridesharing services operate in Greater Miami and Miami Beach, including Alto. Visit ridealto.com and download the app.
TAXIS
Visit miami-airport.com or call 305-375-3677 for information about taxi rates.
CITI BIKE MIAMI POWERED BY DECOBIKE
This bike sharing and rental program provides access to nearly 2,000 Citi Bikes at more than 160 convenient locations. Service is available 24 hours a day. To learn more, visit citibikemiami.com or call 305-532-9494
GATEWAY TO MIAMI
Miami International Airport (MIA) is centrally located, just seven miles from Downtown Miami and 11 miles from Miami Beach. MIA is the largest U.S. gateway from Latin America and the Caribbean, offering more flights from this region than any other airport.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2100 NW 42nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33142
305-876-7000
miami-airport.com
CRUISE CAPITAL OF THE WORLDTM
Modern-day cruising began at PortMiami more than four decades ago and, since then, Miami has continued to build upon its reputation as the “Cruise Capital of the WorldTM.” Several major cruise lines and an impressive array of new ships call PortMiami home. Many visitors spend a few extra days pre- or post-cruise to explore all that Greater Miami and Miami Beach has to offer.
PORTMIAMI
1015 North America Way
Miami, FL 33132
305-347-4800
portmiami.biz
For more reasons to visit Greater Miami and Miami Beach, go to MiamiandMiamiBeach.com or call 305-539-3000 .
USEFUL TIPS & INFORMATION
AREA & POPULATION
Greater Miami and Miami Beach is spread over 2,431 square miles (6,296 square kilometers) of land and water at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the Miami mainland and Miami Beach, located on the Atlantic Ocean. More than 2.7 million people reside here, bringing to the area a rich cultural diversity.
LOCAL WEATHER
January 59/75 15/24 2.01/5.11
February 60/76 16/24 2.08/5.28
March 64/79 18/26 2.39/6.07
April 68/83 20/28 3.03/7.7
May 72/85 22/29 6.21/15.77
June 75/88 24/31 9.33/23.7 July 77/89 25/32 5.70/14.48
August 77/89 25/32 7.58/19.25
September 76/88 24/31 7.63/19.38
October 72/85 22/29 5.64/14.33
November 67/80 19/27 2.66/6.76
December 62/77 16/24 1.83/4.65
TELEPHONE
Dial 911 to get help quickly in an emergency situation. Dial 311 for Miami-Dade County information. Dial *347 for roadside assistance.
GRATUITIES
Customarily, gratuities of 18 to 20 percent are paid to hospitality industry personnel who render personal services. You may find a restaurant has already added the gratuity to the bill.
TAXES
Sales tax in Miami-Dade County is 7 percent. Hotel taxes (including sales tax) range from 11 to 14 percent depending on the location of the property.
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Beach garages and parking lots can be reserved and paid
DRIVING & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Texting while driving is prohibited in Florida. U.S. law stipulates driving on the right-hand side of the road and passing on the left. Right turns are permitted at red lights unless otherwise indicated. Always note posted speed limits. All persons riding in an automobile are required to wear seat belts. Children under five years of age must be fastened securely in government-approved child car seats. Division of Driver Licenses: 305-229-6333. The State of Florida recognizes valid U.S. driver licenses, international driver licenses and valid licenses issued in other countries. Tow-away Zones: Tow-away zones are indicated by signs posted at the curb.
PARKING
Parking in Greater Miami and Miami Beach is simple and affordable. There are two primary parking apps that you will find useful and easy to use. Parking in City of Miami Beach garages and parking lots can be reserved and paid for using the ParkMobile app (parkmobile.io). For day-today needs, you can pay for on-street parking or reserve a space in a garage ahead of time. For concerts or sporting events, you can easily book your spot before heading out.
Hourly parking options in the City of Miami, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Coral Gables, North Bay Village, Sunny Isles Beach and Surfside, as well as Miami-Dade County Parks, Dadeland and Florida International University, can be found and paid for using the PayByPhone app (paybyphone.com)
Special event, overnight, long-term and cruise parking can be reserved and paid for on the Miami Parking Authority website: miamiparking.com/vacation-parking/
There are also a variety of privately operated garages and parking lots in the area with varying rates and options.
LIQUOR LAWS & SMOKING
The legal drinking age is 21. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside restaurants in Miami-Dade County. Cigarette smoking and other tobacco products are banned at all Miami Beach municipal parks and beaches.
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