Miami Itinerary for 3 Chill Days
Miami is the perfect weekend getaway for remote workers. I recently went with my husband, brother, and sister for a last-minute trip to escape the arctic winds in January. We were all working remotely on Friday and Monday, so this Miami Itinerary is a great option if you’re doing the same. As we are all past our partying days, this is a chill way to spend the weekend exploring different neighborhoods.
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Where to Stay in Miami and Getting Around
Everything in Miami is 30 minutes away by car. It’s crazy. No matter where you are, you’re going to spend about $20-$30 per ride on rideshare apps. Although renting a car may seem tempting, for this chill Miami Itinerary you’ll want to Uber around to avoid the driving stress—people are honking all the time and drive in the middle of the road.
Because everything is 30 minutes away, in one way it doesn’t really matter where you stay. We stayed around Bay Island/Bal Harbor at this Airbnb that was great for 4 adults. It was just a 15-minute walk to the beach in a calm area with plenty of cafes and restaurants around too.
Miami Itinerary
Friday: Wynwood and Dinner
Plan to arrive Friday morning (or even Thursday night).
Morning + Afternoon
If you’re staying around the Airbnb I suggested heading to Pura Vida for afternoon work. The coffee, smoothies, and food are all delicious. You may have to wait around for a bit to get a table during the morning and lunch rush.
Evening
After work, visit Wynwood for art, dinner, and drinks.
If you’re not working today, then first visit the PAMM art museum. However, we didn’t have time for this on our trip. I really wanted to go!
Then, take an Uber to Wynwood Walls (before 7pm). This art space has several walls covered with street art. There are two indoor galleries as well. Besides entering the park for $14 per person, you can also pay a little extra and spray paint on the community wall. You can also go on a tour with a guide around the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is covered in artwork beyond Wynwood Walls. If you don’t want to pay to enter, then just wander up and down the streets.
Make a reservation in advance for dinner at Doya. This fantastic Levantine restaurant has unique Greek and Turkish mezze dishes. Don’t miss out on the Doya eggplant—the tableside preparation of this dish is special and the charred flavor of the fire-grilled eggplant seeps into every bite. Around 2 dishes are recommended per person. For 4 people, we got 6 and that was enough for us all. With drinks, we spent around $60 per person.
Then, head to Casa La Rubia for the best micheladas (they have a sofrito and a mango version!). There is also a unique lulu sour—lulu is a popular fruit in Colombia and it’s so good.
Afterward, visit El Patio for drinks and vibes. Although it’s clear we were there too early at 9pm for any club action (which we weren’t looking for), the DJ was playing good songs, and the cocktails were tasty. If you can handle staying out past midnight, then this may be a fun spot to stay till late.
Saturday: Little Haiti and Art Deco
Wear your walking shoes today and bring a backpack with some beach gear.
Morning
Start the day at the beach. The Surfside market opens around 10am—here you can pick up coffee, an acai bowl, sandwiches, and delicious empanadas.
Spend some time at the beach and then take an uber to the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. Although the center was not as lively as I was expecting on the weekend, the center has fun artwork and some vendors.
The nearby church has a great mural for taking pictures as well.
If open, check out the Libreri Mapou Creole & French. It was closed when we walked by (though Google Maps said it was open).
We stepped into the Laundromat Art Space as well. It hosts work spaces for artists and features an exhibit.
You have two lunch options. The first is Chef Creole restaurant for a Haitian meal. It’s closed on Sundays so make sure you visit on a Saturday.
The second option is Naomi’s Garden Restaurant. I actually found out about this spot from watching Netflix’s Street Food Miami episode. The restaurant was just like how it seemed on the show! We chose from a selection of dishes two were enough for the four of us. I loved the bulgar, okra, and jerk jackfruit.
The restaurant is about a 40 minute walk from the Haitian cultural center (or you could uber) but we found it really interesting to walk through the neighborhood. It really felt like we were in a different country at this point— chickens roamed freely, music played loudly from various cars, and the streets had a raw vibe. While it may not be what everyone expects, it truly added to the cultural immersion and atmosphere of the visit.
Although nothing is really that close together, around the cultural center is an interesting consignment shop and a pizza restaurant that was an old tire shop.
Head back to your accommodation to freshen up. Then, get an uber to the Art Deco Welcome Center. Here, you’ll walk up the street to catch the Art Deco vibe of the 1920s.
Walk towards the South Pointe Park for sunset. The walk is so lovely.
Stop at the cute lifeguard stations for some pictures.
Then, continue along the park and walk towards Delirio Tiki Bar by Swizzle. This hidden bar has great micheladas and cocktails.
There are plenty of restaurants around the Art Deco area for dinner. Walk along Española Way to get inspiration. At the beginning of this pedestrian street is Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine with over 7k reviews.
For something unique, head to the vegan restaurant, Full Bloom. The food was amazing and innovative from the lion mane mushroom “pork belly” and the Mongolian “beef” made from seitan to the dense chocolate cake.
Sunday: Little Havana and Beaching
Today on your Miami Itinerary, you’ll spend the morning and afternoon in Little Havana then head back to the beach to soak in the sun.
Morning
Get up and take an uber out to La Colada Gourmet for some excellent Cuban coffee in Little Havana. Be sure to get here by 10:30am because the restaurant gets packed.
Little Havana is amazing! There is so much art all around. It’s overwhelming with how cool it is. I loved it! Visiting Little Havana is a must on this Miami Itinerary.
Check out the Calle Ocho Murals and the artwork along the street.
See the McDonalds…
Watch the neighborhood retirees play dominos at the park.
Walk to Los Pinarenos Fruteria. They serve fresh juices based on what’s in season—I really wanted to get a mamey smoothie (it’s such an interesting fruit), but there were none available. Instead, the shop owner showed us the mamey growing out the fruit and let us know when to come back haha.
Cross the street and see the tile artwork…
And roosters…
As you get the to Little Havana Visitors Center, take a picture!
I was obsessed with everything.
If you want a guide to take you around, check out this popular tour of Little Havana.
Get a burger for brunch at El Rey De Las Fritas. This is another spot featured on Netflix’s Street Eats and was a total hit! Hidden away in a strip mall, I would have never thought to come inside this joint. The burgers here are made with a special spicy sauce, and served with shoe-strong fries, and classic Cuban bread. You can get the burger with plantains, eggs, cheese, and more. I opted to try the classic burger and it was so good!
Afternoon
Walk towards the Little Havana Mural to get a picture.
And then turn into the neighborhood street to walk to Versailles, one of the most famous Cuban restaurants in Miami. The road gets busy after the mural and it’s nice to see the neighborhood vibe of Little Havana. We walked along 7th street. With over 24k reviews on Google Maps, it’s gonna be hard to get a table for lunch—if your stomach can even handle it after the burger. Instead, visit the cafe section with outdoor seating. Grab a pastry and an espresso.
Then, get an uber back to your accommodation and head to the beach.
Evening
In a pure Sunday night, lazy fashion, we decided not to go far for dinner. To continue your chill Miami Itinerary, I suggest you find something near your accommodation. We opted for a sushi dinner near our Airbnb at Kinoko. Another option we considered was Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza.
If you’ve still got energy, then head out on a sunset cruise around Miami—perfect for ending the weekend.
Monday: Cafe Work
Today you’ll plan to head back home. Depending on your flight, you may have until the afternoon.
Morning
Have a leisurely morning and then check out of your accommodation.
Afternoon
Head to Wynwood and work from one of the many remote-worker-friendly cafes. My sister and I worked from Novela Cafe. We sat outside under the shade, had a great brunch and alternated between people watching, eating, and drinking coffee.
That’s it for Miami, folks!