Continental Bayside and Miami City

Continental Bayside is conveniently located in downtown Miami, which is a crossroads, a magnet for northerners seeking the sun and southerners seeking the sunnier side of life. Sometimes the mix is magic; sometimes it's oil and water. Despite the risk, travelers still visit from far-flung points for the sheer experience of it --the color, the excitement and the opulence of the first world buoyed by the tropical ambience of the third. Although guests of our Biscayne Bay hotel will find the standard white sand and blue surf, it's the unique neighborhoods and communities in the Magic City that leave you talking about your trip for years to come, then planning a return engagement just to experience it all again.

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Miami Beach

Both the sun and the moon shine brightly today over the playground called Miami Beach. The round-the-clock excitement is reflected on the covers of national and international glamour and travel magazines where the trendy South Beach district -- or SoBe -- is displayed like a model newly emerged from a makeover. Not far from the truth... It's the revitalizing of this area's definitive art deco architecture that has put Miami Beach on the map.

South Beach

Occupying less than two square miles on the southern tip of Miami Beach, South Beach's subtropical sandbar has an identity all its own as the American Riviera. Here, life is celebrated as one chic, 24/7 street party in an art deco playground.

South Beach's beautiful architecture makes it a favored location for films, music and television shows, as well as a backdrop for fashion shoots. The Art Deco District boasts the largest concentration of 1920's and 1930's architecture in the world, earning a listing in the National Register of Historic Places. It is also globally recognized as one of Miami's unique attractions.

Downtown Miami

No exploration of Miami would be complete without spending some time downtown. There's plenty of shopping here, but you'll also find the center of county government, a wealth of cultural opportunities and some of the city's most famous architecture. Nearby is Biscayne Bay, with Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, a marina, and views of the Port of Miami, which is the world's largest cruise port.