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Art Deco Walking Tour

This 1 1/2 to two-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural as well as our rich history of the Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are $35.00 or $30.00 for seniors (65+), veterans and students. #MDPLTOURS All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

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Art Deco District: A Walking Tour of Miami Beach

By News & Events Desk  /  July 04, 2009

Exterior of the Ocean Five Hotel on Ocean Drive

The Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach is nation’s largest 20th Century National Register Historic District. The area features more than 800 historic buildings erected between 1920 and 1940, and contains a variety of architectural styles.

Formal walking tours of the Art Deco District are provided by the Miami Design Preservation League, but if you prefer to explore the District on your own, we’ve prepared a sample tour to get you started in the right direction. The tour below is concentrated in a cohesive area that is relatively easy to explore on foot or bicycle. If you’re driving, remember that parking on South Beach can be a problem, especially on Ocean Drive, Collins and Washington Avenue.

Crescent Hotel on Ocean Drive

The oldest and most architecturally interesting area of Miami Beach begins at its southernmost tip near South Pointe Park / Government Cut and extends north to 45th Street.

South Beach covers about 23 blocks and contains the most concentrated collection of hotels and apartment houses that date from the 1920’s to the 1940’s.

You should begin your exploration at 1st Street on Ocean Drive. This is one of the most picturesque streets on the Beach with Art Deco hotels lining the west side of the street, and the east side north of 5th Street up to 14th Place fronting the Atlantic Ocean.

As you move north up Ocean Drive, look for these architectural points of interest. We’ve also included the architect’s name and date of construction for each property.

CENTURY HOTEL 140 Ocean Drive Henry Hohauser, 1939 Hohauser designed many of the buildings in this area between 1935 and 1955. This hotel has an intimate scale, as it is only two stories high with 29 rooms. The structure sports a popular motif some aficionados refer to as “Style Moderne,” a sailing vessel. The “ship’s mast” is a striped pole symmetrically placed in the center of the facade. The maritime idea is further enhanced by the “portholes” on the concrete guard rail in front of the hotel and on the top corners of the building.

SAVOY PLAZA 425 Ocean Drive Nellenbogen, 1935 As is the case with most South Beach hotels that were built in the 1930’s and 1940’s, the facade is the exclusive domain of detailed décoration. The sides remain plain because viewing from the street was made impossible by the 1933 zoning law which allowed for buildings to be built so closely together. The chrome canopy is a typical streamlined feature, and machine made products like chrome were favored in this period of design especially for its shining effect. Don’t miss looking up at the very top of the central plaque on the facade which contains a pink flamingo in a stylized, geometric yellow field.

LUMMUS PARK On your right is Lummus Park which was sold to the city in 1915 to be used as a public park. The beach is one of the nicest on Miami Beach.

PARK CENTRAL HOTEL 640 Ocean Drive Hohauser, 1937 One of the taller hotels from this period, this structure rises six stories and has 80 rooms. Note the chrome marquee and etched glass windows. The Park Central was the scene of the first “conga line” in America on New Year’s Eve, 1940, thanks to a young band leader named Desi Arnaz.

BEACON HOTEL 720 Ocean Drive Harry O. Nelson, 1936 This hotels has one of the nicest Art Deco type facades on the Beach. The dark green trim is played off well against the white ground of the building. The cast geometric and floral patterns should be noted. The recessed ground floor was a popular feature on the Beach: it raised the structure off the ground and provided a shaded porch area which faced the ocean.

COLONY HOTEL 736 Ocean Drive Hohauser, 1935 Most hotels built in this period were inexpensive. The Colony cost about $50,000 to build, is cement block and stucco construction, and is three stories high with 50 rooms.

WALDORF TOWERS 860 Ocean Drive Albert Anis, 1937 A curious and unique feature of this building is the round watchtower on the upper right hand corner.

Breakwater Hotel

BREAKWATER HOTEL 940 Ocean Drive Anton Skislewicz, 1939 The rooftop terrace of the Breakwater was the location of Bruce Weber’s early-1980s photo shoot for Calvin Klein Underwear which sparked world-wide interest in the Art Deco District as a backdrop for the fashion industry. The Breakwater’s perfectly balanced facade helps make the central design even more pronounced. Don’t miss the etched plate glass windows which are done in the Floridiana style complete with flamingos, palm trees, and tropical terrain.

EDISON HOTEL 960 Ocean Drive Hohauser, 1935 The urge to recreate medieval Spain was popularized in the 1920’s and persisted into the 1930’s. Carrying out this Hispanic myth, Hohauser dressed up this concrete facade with Romanesque motifs, such as the twisted columnettes.

AMSTERDAM PALACE (Casa Casuarina was the former home of Gianni Versace) 1114-1116 Ocean Drive Henry La Pointe, 1930 This building was designed in the full measure of the Mediterranean Style, with an open courtyard just inside the entrance. The facade has a medieval flavor with its two story splayed “Gothic” archway and double wooden doors. Typical of the Mediterranean Style, the building’s design is asymmetrical. Stop long enough to view the kneeling nude statue which graces the entrance of the building. The statue was cast in Los Angeles in 1928 and sculpted by V.K. Vuchinich. The building was designed as an apartment house (24 units) and is currently “Villa by Barton G.”

HOTEL VICTOR 1144 Ocean Drive L. Murray Dixon, 1937 Despite its height, a horizontal emphasis is provided by the extended window ledges. Aside from a decorative feature, these ledges act as an awning.

TIDES 1220 Ocean Drive Dixon, 1936 Fairly large for its day, the Tides cost $166,500 to build in 1936.

CARLYLE HOTEL 1250 Ocean Drive Kiehnel & Elliott, 1941 The organic feeling present in the Streamlined Style is well illustrated here. The flat facade undulates and wraps around the entire structure, creating an effect of continuous motion. The horizontality of the extended window ledges is balanced by the pronounced, tripartite facade which reaches up in a strong vertical thrust.

CARDOZO HOTEL 1300 Ocean Drive Hohauser, 1939 Named after Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo who died in 1938. There are no sharp edges to this entire building. The streamlined, rounded corners reaffirm the 1930’s devotion to speed, mobility, and freedom. Take a look around the corner of this hotel down 13th Street: the hotel continues with a small garden separating the two major blocks of the structure.

BETSY ROSS 1440 Ocean Drive Dixon, 1941 In the never ending desire to conjure up novelty architectural design, Dixon arrived at a “NeoColonial” style as a romantic escape for tourist with this Colonial Georgian edifice.

At the end of Ocean Drive, turn left and go one block west to Collins Avenue and turn left to proceed south.

HADDON HALL 1500 Collins Dixon, 1940 The setback entrance facade features a circular drive with symmetrically balanced lamp posts. The projecting window ledges create the curved effect of interlocking machine gears. As is the case with many of the older Beach hotels, the Haddon Hall is in need of repairs. The marvelously cubic decoration on the lamp posts is peeling as is much of the paint on the building.

JERRY’S FAMOUS DELI (originally built as Hoffman’s Cafeteria) 1450 Collins Hohauser, 1940 Wrapping around the corner of Collins and Espanola Way, Hohauser’s building is one of the best of its type on the Beach. It is delightful 1930’s Moderne with rounded, sculpted masses, and etched glass over the entrance. Was home for nightclubs such as Club Ovo, Rhythm Club, Warsaw for 10 years before becoming Jerry’s Famous Deli.

Turn right onto Espanola Way. At the end of the block on your right facing Washington Avenue is the…

CAMEO THEATER 1445 Washington Hohauser Hohauser repeats many of the motifs of his Hoffman’s Cafeteria design in this movie-theater-turned nightclub, such as the curved corners. The decorative details above the marquee are especially nice, such as the cast plaque and glass block window. The Cameo has been the site of various nightclubs for the last 25 years.

Espanola Way

ESPANOLA WAY Staying on Espanola Way, cross over Washington Avenue to the oldest intact area on the Beach. This block of Espanola Way, between Washington Avenue and Drexel Avenue, was designed by Robert Taylor in 1925 for N. B. T. Roney, and was known as the “Spanish Village” and was originally intended as an artist colony. Although the extending balconies and wooden trellises are gone, one can still feel the Hispanic environment. Red tiled roofs, open loggias, and asymmetrically placed turrets remain, as does the original rust and beige stucco. Looking north and south, don’t miss a glance at the alleyways halfway down the block.

Go to the end of the block to Drexel Avenue and turn left. Drive down Drexel to 13th Street and turn left. At the corner of 13th and Washington, stop long enough to look to your left.

U. S. POST OFFICE Cheney, 1939 Built under the WPA, this post office is one of the better examples of its genre. The main body of the building is a rotunda with a décorative cupola on the top. Try to take the time to park and go into this building (there is a car park on the corner of 13th Street and Drexel behind the post office). The interior of the rotunda still contains all of the original fixtures and décorations. The mailboxes are worth a closer look. They are cast and carved in the 1930’s décorative spirit and wrap around the inside of the rotunda. Above the mailboxes is a mural done by Charles Hardman, which was funded under the U. S. Treasury Department’s section of Fine Arts Projects. The theme for the mural was “Florida History” and Hardman chose to depict the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon, an Indian attack on DeSoto, and a confrontation between Seminoles and the U. S. Army. The mural was completed in three canvas panels and installed in 1941.

Now turn right onto Washington Avenue and you will be traveling south.

CINEMA THEATER (now Mansion Nightclub) 1235 Washington Thomas Lamb From the outside the building does not look like much, but the inside is another issue. The interior of this former movie theater was one of the best intact examples of Moderne design on the Beach. Streamlining, geometric décoration, and superbly designed fittings could be noted throughout the lobby and body of the theater stayed in place over its last 10 years as a nightclub, however its current club incarnation has brought severe changes to the interior. The chandelier in the lobby was a stunner.

OLD CITY HALL 1130 Washington Martin Hampton, 1927 Built right after the hurricane of 1926, this building stands on wood and reinforced concrete piles. It rises eight stories and is decked out in the popular 1920’s Revivalistic Style. The general effect of the design of the structure suggests the Beaux Arts tradition which favored Renaissance details, giant columns flanking the entrance, round-headed windows, a symmetrical plan, and a tall tower.

WOLFSONIAN MUSEUM (originally the Washington Storage Company) 1001 Washington Robertson and Patterson, 1927 Originally designed as a storage facility, the current Wolfsonian Museum building stands today very much as it did in the 1920’s, a large block building with marginal fenestration. The decoration is in the best spirit of the Spanish Baroque Revival. Above and around the doorway is a nice example of cast stucco work in a Neo-Churrigueresque style.

BLACKSTONE 801 Washington Kingston Hall, 1929 Another example of the Mediterranean Eclectic.

Now proceed one block east to Collins Avenue and walk north.

TIFFANY HOTEL 801 Collins Dixon, 1939 In typical streamlined fashion, Dixon wraps the facade of this building around the corner of the avenue. Two particularly nice features are the crowning finial and the sign post on the east side of the hotel.

WHITELAW HOTEL 808 Collins Anis, 1936 There is really nothing especially distinctive about this three story structure, but it is worth noting as yet another example of the endless variety the Style Moderne used to dress up a facade. The use of wavy lines and scalloped detailing energizes an otherwise static decoration.

EDWARD HOTEL 953 Collins H. Maloney, 1935 This is certainly one of the largest Mediterranean styled structures that was built in the 1930’s. It covers the better part of the block and takes a commanding view of Collins Avenue. A baronial staircase leads to the second floor entrance which gives this hotel an air of distinction. Commodious terraces, red tiled roofs and centrally placed entrance further enhance the building. The Edward boasted of its own private swimming pool—a luxury feature for its day. One other note of interest, in off-season the Edward stayed open but lowered its rates. From May 1 to November 1, one could rent a double room for $1.50 per person or $2.00 for a single. The Edward also featured a solarium and a roof garden dance patio.

ESSEX HOUSE 1001 Collins Hohauser, 1938 The Essex, like the Tiffany, wraps around the corner of the avenue and is prominently announced by a finial which bears its name. Notice the cubic decoration around the door and windows on the first floor. The Essex employs a very popular streamlined motif-the three lit-e le lines. One might call them “racing stripes” today. Regardless of the terminology, the motif has the same implication today as it did then of continuous motion and the notion of speed. The same motif was universally employed on any number of products of the period such as the Electrolux vacuum cleaner or Kodak cameras. As was the case in many of the hotels, the Essex featured guest rooms as well as an adjoining structure designed for apartments. In 1951, the Essex advertised these summer rates for double occupancy: Daily-$3.00; Weekly-$18.00; and Monthly-$60.00.

TUDOR HOTEL 1111 Collins Dixon, 1939 This is another streamlined structure with wraparound facade. Most noteworthy is the finial: it looks as if it were fashioned after a Buck Rogers rocket needle. It would seem that from this example and others that Hollywood and movie set decorations must have had some degree of influence on the architects of this period. The Tudor finial also has some affinity with the finial of the Empire State Building (1933).

PALMER HOUSE 1119 Collins Dixon, 1939 The Palmer sports several of the more popular motifs of the period: stripes, a modified ziggurat finial, and sunbursts along the top of the building.

KENT HOTEL 1131 Collins Dixon, 1939 The Kent has yet another of the endless array of proud finials. This needle sharp finial is more than just another décorative feature. Even as Dixon employed a similar motif to the finial of the Tudor hotel, the upward thrust of this one gives the illusion of verticality to an otherwise horizontal structure.

MARLIN HOTEL 1200 Collins Dixon, 1939 In a more modest offering, Dixon once again uses curved corners, cast decoration plaques and a small finial.

WEBSTER HOTEL 1220 Collins Hohauser, 1936 Both of these buildings have noteworthy details and setback features.

SHEPLEY HOTEL (now the Beachcomber) 1340 Collins Hohauser, 1938 The modified setback on the top of the facade is cleverly repeated on the windows on both the front and sides of the building. As on his Century Hotel, Hohauser used the “porthole” motif and a reduced striped pole as a flagstaff at the very top of the facade. This hotel has some of the best etched glass on Miami Beach in the front windows.

ST. MORITZ 1565 Collins The St. Moritz is now part of Loews Miami Beach Hotel complex.

BERKELEY SHORE 1610 Collins Anis, 1940 This hotel has several typical features that have already been noted as popular motifs of the period, such as cast plaques, setback facade, and the like. One thing that should be familiar by now is the absolutely symmetrical balance to the facade and the rich ornamentation. Some of the decorative cast plaques on this hotel are worth a good look even if they suffer from over-painting.

NATIONAL HOTEL 1677 Collins France, 1940 The most outstanding feature of this fairly tall hotel is the fanciful and spherical cupola.

DELANO HOTEL 1685 Collins Robert Swarthburg, 1947 Although the crowning ornament on this hotel looks like the style Moderne, the building was not built until after the war. This does show how enduring the style was for “resort” design.

MARSEILLES HOTEL 1741 Collins Just up the block from the Delano and also built after the war (1946), shows the same reluctance to part with an established architectural style.

RITZ PLAZA (originally built as Grosinger Hotel) 1701 Collins Dixon, 1940

CHATEAU PETER MILLER 1900 Collins Russell Pancoast, 1936 Nostalgia is the root of all revivalism. It seems to satisfy an urge to recreate the aura of another age. The Neo-French Chateau Style of this hotel does indeed take us back to the 16th century, with its three storied round tower and conical roof. Russell Pancoast is, by the way, the son of Thomas Pancoast and grandson of John Collins.

GREYSTONE HOTEL (now closed) 1920 Collins Hohauser, 1939

Go west on 21st Street. This side street has a number of notable “Style Moderne” buildings. Many of the motifs and decorative features have already been enumerated: curved corners, horizontal emphasis, portholes, little stripes, cast decorative plaques, and chrome canopies. See how many of these you can spot for yourself on the:

RALEIGH HOTEL 1777 Collins Dixon, 1940 These are two more offerings from one of the Beach’s most prolific architects. The Raleigh was a fairly costly venture for its time. It was only eight stories high but it has $225,000 worth of materials in its wood piling and C.B.S. (concrete block and stucco) construction.

It’s worth your time to walk down 21st Street where you’ll see several unique hotel designs listed here:

PLYMOUTH HOTEL 336 21st Street Skislewicz, 1940

ABBEY HOTEL 300 21st Street Anis, 1940.

TYLER HOTEL 430 21st Street Anis, 1940

GOVERNOR HOTEL 435 21st Street Hohauser, 1939

As you turn onto 21st Street, the park on your right is the JOHN COLLINS MEMORIAL PARK and in the middle is the Miami Beach Library. Behind the Library is the 1930’s structure that now houses the Bass Museum of Art.

LINCOLN ROAD Lincoln Road was the heart of the town from the earliest days of the Beach. In 1914, it was a big, empty thoroughfare. Ten years later, Carl Fisher built his office here and it was not long after that that his road became the central commercial district of the Beach.

By 1940, Lincoln Road was called the “Fifth Avenue of the South.” Swank branches of De Pinna’s, Hattie Carnegie’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue lined the avenue, and the smart set came and shopped.

After World War Two and the advent of competition from the luxury shops in the post-war hotels, Lincoln Road suffered a setback. In 1957, to lure buyers back, Morris Lapidus converted the road into its present form of a pedestrian shopping mall. Most of the buildings on the mall date from the 1930’s and 1940’s.

Some that you should take note of as you go up and down the mall are:

Community Congregational Church 524 Lincoln Road 1921 This is the oldest church in Miami Beach.

ALBION HOTEL 1650 James Avenue Polevitsky & Russell, 1939 This hotel sports the best in ocean liner imagery in Miami Beach. Portholes puncture the sides of the building and the setback upper story (now filled in) at one time had ship’s railing. Furthering the metaphor of the high seas, the crowning ornament on top of the hotel offers the appearance of a ship’s exhaust stack.

The area from 21st Street to 41st Street is an a mixture of period styles. Some hotels remain from the 1930’s and 1940’s, and others date from the 1950’s.

The waterways and canals also offer handsome views of many of the residential areas. Boat tours departing from Bayside are the best way to see the islands (Palm, Hibiscus, and Star) that were created when Biscayne Bay was dredged in the early 1910s.

Walking tours by the Miami Design Preservation League depart Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. from the MDPL Center at 1001 Ocean Drive, $15. Self-guided audio-tours are available daily, $10 cassette rental. Bike, rollerblade, and private group tours are also available.

Art Deco Historic District Miami Design Preservation League Center 1001 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. 305.672.2014 www.mdpl.org

Special thanks to the Dade Heritage Trust for their assistance in producing this article. Photo credits: Joseph Brown, Miami Beach Magazine.

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Transport to the 1920s, 30s and beyond while your guide enlightens and entertains you with fascinating history of the pioneers, unlikely heroes, the rollercoaster boom-bust-boom periods, the rise of Art Deco architecture, the influence of the mob and Hollywood, and the transformation of this swampland to a tropical paradise. During your VIP small group tour, admire architecture on the outside and get exclusive access to select Art Deco buildings to appreciate the contemporary design and decor incorporated into the original interiors. We guarantee you'll walk away as Art Deco experts. Tour last 2 hours 10 minutes.

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• 33139, Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Enjoy historic Art Deco architecture and Miami’s best local cuisine! Our tasting menu serves a full meal, so come hungry!

• Start your journey with a flaky and savory beef empanada , a local favorite.
• Enjoy a fresh tropical ceviche .
• Savor a classic Cuban dish, ropa vieja , served with crisp, fluffy plantain tostones .
• Indulge in a chicken taquito at a hidden bistro in Miami Beach.
• Finish your tour with an award-winning homemade pastry.

Between food tastings, we make several stops to learn the history of the Art Deco period on South Beach with visits to famous movie locations!

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The tour visits multiple top-rated restaurants and eateries from our partners list below. The stops may change as a result of repeat customers but all tastings served are enough for a full meal and are included in the ticket price.

Bolivar Tavern

With a beautiful decor and inviting atmosphere, this local eatery goes above and beyond to create a place that creates authentic flavors of Latin American. Here it’s not just about enjoying a meal; it's about immersing yourself in an experience that celebrates the cuisine of various Latin cultures.

Havana 1957

Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine offers an enchanting culinary experience that brings the vibrant flavors of Cuba right to your plate. With its rich history and cultural influence, Cuban food has become a beloved cuisine worldwide, and Havana 1957 captures the essence of this culinary tradition.

NT at Dream South Beach

The combination of the iconic location and the tantalizing flavors of Baja cuisine creates an unforgettable dining experience. From mouthwatering tacos to queso fundido, this local favorite takes guests on a culinary journey that captures the essence of Mexican street food with a modern twist.

Lincoln Eatery

Designed by the renowned architecture firm Arquitectonica, The Lincoln Eatery is a vibrant culinary destination in the heart of Miami Beach. A gourmet getaway that celebrates Miami's cultural diversity through artisanal cuisine.

Estefan Kitchen

A culinary treasure born from the minds of the creators behind the renowned James Beard award-winning restaurant, Yuca Miami. This exciting establishment offers a contemporary take on some of the most iconic Miamian foods that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Embrace the artistry of contemporary Peruvian cuisine and savor a delicious bite in a tropical-style setting. Yuca restaurant provides a unique culinary adventure that can't be found anywhere else. Step into the extravagant space for a taste of delicious ethnic cuisine.

Quore Ice Cream in Wynwood, Miami is a delightful destination for ice cream enthusiasts. This charming ice cream shop offers a wide array of delicious frozen treats that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

What sets Rosetta Bakery apart is their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional baking techniques. Every pastry is made with love and attention to detail, resulting in an exceptional taste that keeps locals coming back for more.

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Meeting Point: Bolivar Restaurant, 841 Washington Ave; Miami Beach, FL 33139

Parking: public garage located between Washington Ave and Collins Ave on 7th Street. Another recommended public garage is between Collins and Ocean Drive on 13th street.

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Miami Art Deco Tour: A Self-Guided Itinerary

One of my favorite things about Miami is the Art Deco style. Certain parts of the city feel like you are stepping back in time with the colorful, funky architecture. On my recent visit, I wanted to see as much of this district as possible, so we decided to do our own Miami Art Deco Tour!

A lot of companies have paid Miami Art Deco tours you can take, but I think it’s easy and more fun to go on your own. I made this guide for you to use on your trip to Miami and ensure you see all the sights. We took an Uber from our hotel, The Confidante , to 15th Street and Collins to start our tour.

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Start With A Snack on Collins

If you are starting your Miami Art Deco Tour in the morning like we did, then you might want some breakfast! If not, you can skip this part, or grab a coffee for the walk. On this visit, we went to Andrix Cafe, an Italian spot with pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee and tea.

Another favorite of mine is Taquiza , which has amazing tacos and some tasty drinks, but it doesn’t open until noon now. If you want to start it off in a very Miami way, you can eat at Havana 1957. This Cuban restaurant is a sit down though, so it might be a while.

With our tasty croissant sandwiches finished and iced coffees in hand, we were ready for the sights! I recommend walking down Collins Ave (AKA Florida A1A) to start. The first site you will see is Hoffman’s Cafeteria. It is unfortunately now a Señor Frogs, but this building has been there since World War II was was used as a mess hall for pilots training in Miami Beach.

Hotel Sightings on Ocean Drive

Next walk two blocks down and head towards the beach to Ocean Drive. Here you’ll find a strip of legendary hotels. This includes the funky looking Cavalier hotel, the stately Cardozo hotel and the iconic Carlyle and Leslie hotels. All of these were built between 1936 and 1939 and have stood the test of time, as well as many hurricanes! The architecture is pretty impressive and I can only imagine how fun it would be to stay in one!

If you walk down a little farther, you can find Lummus Park, which is probably the most popular beach in Miami. I don’t recommend this one for a public beach, but it is fun for people watching! If you keep walking down, you can find the Cleavlander, which is a famous nightlife spot. We actually went here for a pool party a few years ago and had a fun time listening to a DJ battle there! They were charging $15 just for a Corona though, so enter at your own risk! There’s a few more retro hotels to see, like the Boulevard, Starlite and Colony as well.

Miami Art Deco District on Collins Ave

You’ll want to cross back over to Collins on 10th Ave to see the Essex House. This was a hotel designed by Henry Hohauser in 1948 and is said to be one of his best designs. His other works include both the Cardozo and the Colony mentioned above, and I think this is definitely the most unique.

A couple blocks later, there is the Hotel of South Beach, which has a lot of similarities to Essex House. This opened in 1939 as the Tiffany Hotel and was said to be the peak of luxury. Right around here is where Collins turns into more of a shopping area. You can either stop and check out some stores or cross over to Washington Ave for more sights!

Washington Ave Sights

On the corner of 5th and A1A is the most unique building I saw, designed by Taylor and Mathis. It’s now a lobster restaurant, but it was built in the 1990’s and it shows. This building seems likes it’s trying to fit into the Art Deco style, but had a distinct nineties feel. I still found it to be a fun and colorful sight!

This is kind of the end of this unofficial Miami Art Deco Tour, because the style gets more modern from here, but there still is some cool stuff to see. The Jewish Museum of Florida is a block down and a popular spot to learn about Florida Jewish history. There’s free admission on Saturday and you can spend an hour learning about the immigration experience of many Jewish people to the state.

If you like art, there’s are a bunch of galleries to check out around here. The Williams McCall gallery is one of the most popular. You may need to make an appoint to visit, but it features some of the finest art in Miami Beach.

Lunch Time in South Beach

If you are feeling hungry, there are a lot of great lunch options here. We actually went down to South Point and than came back here for bowls from My Ceviche. This is a surprisingly affordable food stand that sells rice bowls, burritos, tacos and salads topped with fresh fish! It was so delicious and a very refreshing lunch.

Joe’s Stone Crab is another popular spot in this area, although it’s a pretty fancy restaurant that doesn’t open until 6 PM. However, they do have a takeaway spot that opens at 11 AM. You can try and get one of the few tables here, or take it to the nearby park for a picnic!

If you aren’t feeling seafood during your Miami Art Deco Tour, there’s Pure Vida nearby. They have açaí bowls, salads and sandwiches. Lastly, there’s Primo Pizza, if you can’t resist a slice of New York style pizza!

South Pointe Beach and Park Pier

This last part is my favorite because of the views! You can go all the way down to the end of Miami Beach to South Pointe and stand on a pier surrounded by water. There’s a free beach here and a park with some sculptures and things to see. The highlight is going on the pier though, and it’s so cool to see Fisher Island and Virginia Key from afar.

This is also where a lot of the high rises and hotels have sprung up from. I would love to see some of the views from up there! It was cool walking by Nikki Beach and Continuum, but I love seeing the Portofino Tower from afar. There’s just so much to see in this South Pointe area, so bring a camera and a picnic if you can, to fully take in south beach.

Seeing Miami Beach by Bicycle

When we got to the end, we noticed a rack of Citi bikes that you could take for a small price. There are a bunch of different bike racks all over the city and you can pay by the half hour. It’s kind of like those Bird scooters, but less flexible on where you can leave them.

We decided to take one and rode it to My Ceviche for lunch and then back up to Collins Ave. It ended up being a lot of fun and was a quick way to get back to the hotel. The traffic wasn’t too difficult to deal with and it cost less than $10. I recommend walking for an Miami Art Deco Tour because you can stop more and take pictures. However, biking gives a fun perspective on the way back! That is until the city gets some Bird scooters, at least!

Know Before You Go: Miami Art Deco Tour

I hope this guide was helpful in planning your own Miami Art Deco Tour! Guided tours can be convenient, but I find with the help of Google, you can learn just as much exploring on your own and tailor the day to your preferences. We did this tour on a sunny day in January, but you could do it anytime of the year, although it may be very hot in the summer. Here’s some other things to keep in mind with exploring the Miami Art Deco District.

• Art Deco style started in Paris is the 1920’s, and made it’s way over to the United States in the 1930’s. Because of the Great Depression, the style was more subdued here.
• The style of Art Deco is described as a representation of luxury, glamour and technological progress. Geometric forms, bright colors, and chrome plating are key features.
• Many of the original Art Deco buildings in Miami were destroyed in the 1970’s. Many of the remaining buildings are now kept up by the Preservation League.
• There are hundreds of buildings of this style in Miami. Even if you don’t see many of the buildings mentioned here, there are plenty of other sights to see in this area.
• Technically, the Art Deco District is located between 23rd Street and Fifth Street. This is a 1.8 mile stretch, but if you follow this guide, it will be a little less than 1.5 miles of walking.
• South Beach is a pretty safe area, especially during the day. However, you should still take normal precautions to avoid pickpocketers in crowded areas.
• If you are driving to South Beach, parking is very expensive. I recommend taking an Uber from your hotel. If you need to park though, the 1675 James Avenue Parking is a lot in a good location.
• Don’t come to Miami unprepared! Check out my Miami Packing List and find out the essentials I recommend for a Miami vacation.

That covers everything for your own self-guided Miami Art Deco Tour! I hope you enjoy seeing this architecture as much as I did. If you are looking for another cool neighborhood to check out, you can read my Four Things to do in Wynwood guide. You do not want to miss visiting Wynwood on your Miami trip!

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We took our first trip Miami, before boarding our first cruise . I really wanted to check out the Art Deco architecture around Miami. Located around South Beach, there are lots of buildings built in the 1930/40s that still stand today. There are many tours that you can pay for, but we decided to go with a DIY option. I’ll share a map, some history about the buildings we saw, and step by step directions so you can do your own free Miami Art Deco Walking Tour!

This tour will take 2-2.5 hours, but feel free to stop and shop or eat along the way, that’s the best part of a DIY tour! Bring some water since it’s usually hot and sunny in South Beach!

For a bigger version of the map, see here.

What Is Art Deco?

Art Deco style started in Paris in the 1920s. It is not a single style, but a collection of styles associated with luxury and modernity. Art Deco style took risks, and used colors like pastel blues pinks and yellows, and also some brighter oranges, yellows and greens. You’ll notice a lot of buildings have neon signs, and also dramatic lighting at night.

Art Deco Welcome Center – 1001 Ocean Drive

The welcome center seems like a great spot to start Art Deco walking tour. You can even go in the store and check out lots of cool items from the 1920s and 30s. This is also the spot where you can pay for a tour, but we aren’t doing that 😉

The Miami Design Preservation League is responsible for preserving many of the buildings that you’ll see on the tour today. In the 1970s they fought against demolition of these historic buildings, and they were designated a historic district by the National Register of Historic Places.

Our first stop is basically across the street and a little North of the Welcome Center. For all the hotels on Ocean Drive, I recommend viewing them from the beach side of the street, as you’ll be able to see the big picture better!

The Clevelander 1020 Ocean Drive

This building was built in 1938 by famed architect Albert Anis and was renovated and restored in 2009. It features a lively patio bar that seems quite popular!

Turn around and head south 3 blocks to our next destination, you won’t miss it, it’s bright blue!

Park Central Hotel (The Celino) 640 Ocean Drive

The hotel certainly stands out. Built in 1937 this hotel was designed by Floridian architect Henry Hohauser.  In its heyday the Park Central Hotel at 640 Ocean Drive was a favorite Miami Beach destination for Hollywood royalty including Clark Gable, Carol Lombard and Rita Hayworth. It was bought and restored in the 1980s and is now under refurbishment and set to re-open in Spring 2019 as The Celino.

Keep heading south until you reach 6th street, walk up 6th Street and then turn north onto Collins Ave. Head north two blocks until you hit 8th Street.

The Hotel Of South Beach 801 Collins Ave

Just because it’s white, doesn’t mean it’s plain. It’s hard to miss the neon spire that says Tiffany, which is still used! It was built in 1939, designed by L. Murray Dixon. It was reimagined in the late 1990s by fashion designer Todd Oldham.

Keep heading North on Collins Ave, the next stop is on the opposite side of the street but very close.  

The Shelly 844 Collins Ave

This beautiful purple hotel sticks out right away. It was built in 1931, and is a great example of the colors and lines used in Art Deco style.

Continue North on Collins Ave, the next stop on our Art Deco walking tour is at the intersection of 10th and Collins.

Essex House 1001 Collins Ave

Built in 1938 by Henry Hohauser (he designed many of these buildings!), Essex house has one of the most unique shapes of all of them. It is designed to look like a cruise ship heading into the ocean. You’ll get the best view of the cruise ship shape, as you walk down 10th Street back to Ocean Drive.

Once you get to Ocean Drive, head North, passing the Clevelander once again.

Congress Hotel 1052 Ocean Drive

I love the look of this hotel. The font on the signs is so typical for the Art Deco area, as are the colors used in the motifs beside the door. Built in 1934, this hotel consists of suites so you can enjoy South Beach like you live here.

Continue north and pass 11th street to get to your next destination, you can’t miss it with all those palm trees out front!

Villa Casa Casuarina 1116 Ocean Drive

You’ve probably gotten pretty good at recognizing Art Deco style by now, but you’ll notice this one is a little different. The original owner of this property, Alden Freeman, was inspired by Alcazar De Colon in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Alcazar De Colon was built in the 16th century by Christopher Columbus’s son, Diego. Alden Freeman loved the architecture so much, he even bought bricks from the Alcazar De Colon and used them in the construction of Casa Casuarina when it was built in 1930. One of the bricks sits to the right hand side of the main entrance

In 1992 Gianni Versace, the Italian fashion designer bought the property and expanded it by destroying a hotel located next door. 5 years after purchasing the home, Gianni Versace was shot and killed on the front steps on the morning of July 15th 1997 by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Casa Casuarina sat empty for 3 years before reopening as a hotel in 2001.

Continue North on Ocean Drive until you reach 12th street.

The Tides Hotel 1220 Ocean Drive

The Tides was designed by L. Murray Dixon in 1936 and was the first Art Deco Hotel he built on South Beach. At the time it was built it was the tallest building in the area. Right now the building is closed and under renovation because of damage that occurred during Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

Continue North on Ocean Drive, you won’t miss this bright yellow building!

The Leslie 1244 Ocean Drive

I think this one was my personal favorite on the tour! The yellow color really catches your eye. Built in 1937, designed by Albert Anis, this building was meant to be a combination of art deco and modern styles. It was renovated in 2014, but thankfully still has all the 1930s charm!

Continue walking North, but not too far! Our next stop is right next door.

Carlyle Hotel 1250 Ocean Drive

Built in 1939, this building is not actually a hotel anymore, but luxury condos. But if it looks familiar to you, it’s because The Carlyle has been featured in many films, such as Scarface, Bad Boys 2, The Birdcage, Pronto and Random Hearts.

Continue walking North until you pass 13th street.

Cardozo Hotel 1300 Ocean Drive

The Cardozo Hotel was named after, Benjamin Cardozo, one of the first Jewish jurors appointed to the US Supreme Court. It was built in 1939 and designed by Henry Hohauser. It has also been featured in films, such as There’s Something About Mary, A Hole In The Head, and Any Given Sunday. The hotel is now owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Our next stop is right next door!

The Cavalier 1320 Ocean Drive

The colors on The Cavalier really stand out. Designed by architect Roy F. France in 1936, this building focuses more on vertical lines rather than horizontal ones that were typical in the Art Deco movement. What’s lovely is that they kept the interior decorated in Art Deco style.

Walk North until you reach 14th street, the next stop is on the corner.

The Winter Haven 1400 Ocean Drive

Built in 1939 and designed by Albert Avis. The “snowbirds” from the North were looking for places to spend the winter, and The Winter Haven was clearly marketed toward them. You can see the similarities between Winter Haven and The Leslie, as it was designed by the same person.

At this point in the tour, you may want to use the public restrooms across from 14th street in Lummus park. Once you finish up there, walk up 14th Street until you reach the corner of Collins Ave and 14th.

FL Cafe & Former Commodore Hotel 1360 Collins Ave

Also designed by Henry Hohauser and in 1939, the Commodore Hotel was a 50-key hotel when it opened. Recently it has been longer-term rentals, however in 2022 redevelopment plans were approved and it will once again become a hotel. A reader let me know that they had a lovely meal in the FL cafe, if you’re ready for a bite to eat!

Walk North on Collins until you reach Espanola Way. You won’t miss the seafoam color of the next building!

Hoffman’s Cafeteria (Formerly Senor Frogs) 1450 Collins Ave

This building has been many things over the years. Built in 1939 and designed by Henry Hohauser. It was originally Hoffman’s Cafeteria, and it was used during World War II by the military as a mess hall for cadets. In the 1980s it was the famed gay nightclub the Warsaw Ballroom, and then it became a deli, and now Senor Frogs is there. Let me know if it’s different when you arrive 😉

2023 edit: A reader let me know this building is boarded up and in disrepair! Hopefully someday it will be returned to its former glory.

Continue North on Collins until you are between 15th and 16th streets.

Shore Crest / Royal Palm 1545 Collins Ave

Built in 1939 by Russian Immigrants Joe Rose and Nat Hankoff. In 1941 the U.S. Army Air Force used the Royal Palm and Shorecrest hotel and 300 other properties around South Beach as military barracks, mess halls, and classrooms. It fell into disrepair, but has since been remodeled and is now a Marriott owned property.

The next property on this Art Deco tour is just passed 16th Street.

Loews Hotel 1601 Collins Ave

This building stands out as one of the tallest buildings in the area. This hotel is actually made out of 2 buildings. The old St. Mortiz hotel (the smaller of the two, in the right of the photograph above) was built in 1939, and designed by Roy France. It was restored by the owners of the Loews Hotel, which was built in the 1960s.

The last 3 buildings on our Miami Art Deco walking tour are just past Lincoln road and are right next to each other.

Sagamore Hotel 1671 Collins Ave

This beautiful hotel was built in 1948 by Albert Anis. It still serves as a hotel, it also houses an art gallery that is open to the public.

Walk a few paces North, and you’ll find the next destination.

National Hotel 1677 Collins Ave

This property was built in 1939 designed by Roy France, at the same time he was working on the St. Mortiz down the street. It was fully restored in 2014 and is now recognized as by the “Historic Hotels of America”. The tasteful paint job outside keeps the integrity of the Art Deco era.

The last stop on our Art Deco walking tour is right next door!

Delano 1685 Collins Ave

The Delano was built in 1947, and then restored and redesigned by Philippe Starck in 1994. When it was built the Delano was the tallest building in Miami Beach. It was one of the first hotels built after World War II. This hotel has hosted many celebrity guests like KIm Kardashian, Jay-Z and Leonardo DiCaprio.

End Of The Tour

If you can believe it, we’ve just covered a lot of Miami’s Art Deco area! Of course these are not all of the Art Deco buildings in Miami, you’ve probably noticed a lot more along the way as you’ve learned more about Art Deco style.

This tour was one of my favorite things that we did in Miami. I love walking around and exploring a new neighborhood. Hopefully you’ve stopped along the way for a drink, brunch, or a snack. I recommend spending the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the beach, you’ve earned it after all that walking!

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