10 Most Instagrammable Places in Miami

Ocean Drive is a thoroughfare in Miami that’s home to stunning art deco architecture for photographs. The road stretches from South Pointe near 1st Street to the end of the barrier island of Miami Beach. Many of the art deco hotels and restaurants on Ocean Drive have been featured in movies and television, including the iconic 1939 Colony Hotel. Other highlights along the drive include the Carlyle Hotel, which was used in “The Birdcage”, and Sunray Apartments, which were used in the movie “Scarface.

Underneath MacArthur Causeway offers some of the best views of the crystal canyons, Biscayne Bay, and the Port of Miami bridge. One of the best places is on Watson Island, where you can park your car for sweeping views across the bay. You can get there via the exit for Parrot Jungle. If possible, visit the space beneath MacArthur Causeway during the day and night to get pictures of boats on the water and the illuminated bridge. You could also get brilliant sunrise and sunset pictures.

Key Biscayne beach areas are quintessential South Florida and offer some of the most beautiful scenery for photos. Located on a barrier island across from Miami, the beaches of Key Biscayne are known for their laid-back atmosphere and calm waters. You could also enjoy some time paddleboarding or walking the dog after taking pictures. One of the best beaches on Key Biscayne is Crandon Park Beach, which is home to unique diverse mangrove, dune, and coastal hammock ecosystems. You could also spend time at the Bill Bags Cape Florida State Park, which boasts historic lighthouses and harbor views.

Newport Fishing Pier is a fishing pier on the ocean that’s a popular spot for activities and souvenir photos. The pier is on Sunny Islands Beach between Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard and Collins Avenue, and it provides an easy access point to the beach. Along with taking pictures of the waves, the coast, and boats in the distance, you could also fish, walk along the shore, or bike on the beach pathways. The beach has amenities like showers, restrooms, and lifeguards.

Calle Ocho is a vibrant enclave of Cuban culture, restaurants, and street festivals. Located in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, Calle Ocho is a great spot for photographs of colorful buildings, impressive street art, and historic architecture. Some of the highlights of Calle Ocho include the Tower Theatre, a historic movie theater from 1926 that’s now a cultural center, and Cuban Memorial Boulevard, a street that honors Cuban soldiers who fought in the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban War of Independence.

South Pointe Pier is a massive pier for fishing, kayaking, and viewing the coast. The pier is located within South Pointe Park, an expansive park that offers some of the best views of the South Beach shoreline in the city. From the viewing platforms, you can see the skyline of Downtown Miami, Fisher Island, and the cruise ships of Port Miami. The park has many other amenities for fun after taking pictures, including barbecue and picnic areas, a swimming beach, walking trails, and an off-leash dog park. If you’re bringing the kids, they can play at the water playground.

Wynwood Walls is a vibrant museum dedicated to urban art created by world-renowned artists. The museum and its exhibits are perfect for taking souvenir photos that celebrate the local culture and energy, especially if you capture great shots of the massive wall murals. The museum also has the GGA Gallery, a public gallery with a unique collection of artwork from emerging and established artists from all over the world. The museum’s entrance is located on NW Second Avenue, a street locally known as Tony Goldman Way.

The Venetian Causeway is a bridge over Biscayne Bay that connects Miami to Miami Beach. In addition to the several lanes of vehicle traffic on the bridge, it has lanes for walking, jogging, and biking. From the paths, you can take in the views of the bay and the barrier island of Miami Beach and the city skyline. The bridge is a great spot for photos of the city and the boats on the bay. You could also take pictures of the attractive lamps, railing, and bridge details.

Alice Wainwright Park is a park filled with protected upland plants in a canopy forest, perfect for taking attractive nature photos. Named for the first elected woman on the City of Miami Commission, the park is a Tropical Hardwood Hammock on the Biscayne Bay waterfront that’s popular for recreational activities and natural scenery. Some of the natural highlights of the park include the scenic shots of the surrounding Coconut Grove neighborhood, the limestone outcrop of the Miami Rock Ridge, and the exterior of the Tropical Hammock wilderness. You could also get beautiful shots of the Biscayne Bay waterfront from several vantage points.

Baker's Haulover Inlet is a channel that connects Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean, providing endless opportunities for stunning cityscape and natural beach pictures. The channel runs between the cities of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles and offers numerous historic sites, including the State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker and the original Lighthouse Dock site. Other highlights of Baker’s Haulover Inlet include the marina, an official clothing-optional beach, and the recreation areas in Haulover Park. You’ll have many opportunities for pictures of the beach, bay, and local plants and wildlife at the park.