Miami’s relaxed oasis: Discover pristine beaches and less bustle

During my trip to Miami I was more impressed by the cultural neighborhoods and shops along South Beach than the beaches themselves.

But even seasoned travelers like me make mistakes. After reading Southern Living’s Take On Miami’s alter ego I soon realized that I was missing the boat – literally.

I should have been discussed where the locals would escape to the city gravel, but instead I played a bit too hard tourists.

As such, we covered countless white sandy beaches at Travel Off Path this summer and the page could not fall without revealing the relaxed oasis of Miami from the flashy hotels and the nightlife of the dusk.

Away from the hustle and bustle of South Beach is what feels like a hidden village in the Caribbean, but it is just a stone’s throw from the madness (don’t throw rocks, children).

Drive the causeway to Miami’s Slice of Paradise

If you are like me and feel that you have done Miami in the wrong way, Key Biscayne calls for a Redo.

If the party scene is overwhelming or if you can only handle so much Cuban coffee, Key Biscayne is the perfect break of city life and is so easy to reach.

Just jump on the Rickenbacker Causeway (913) and you will arrive in Miami’s Slice or Paradise in less than 15 minutes.

Wamping of lush nature, white sandy coasts, undermined restaurants and an unparalleled view of both the lively skyline of Miami and the huge Atlantic Ocean, you will lag behind why this piece Eden is not raised as one of the best destinations of the city.

The whole part of the causeway feels like the total opposite of the rest of Miami.

You will pass Virginia key Another hidden oasis for epic landscape away from urban proliferation and full of surprises in itself.

It is certainly worth stopping, although it is best visited during daylight, so you can absorb all history here, because Virginia Key once served as the first and only beach of Miami for black residents during the segregation era.

Although it serves as a memory of the dark past of America, nowadays it is actually a picturesque day trip to immerse itself in nature with paths and well -preserved coastline, but Key Biscayne is the ultimate end point.

Miami’s white-sandy hiding place

Ever went to South Beach? If you have done that, chances are that the beach will not be what will continue to look on your journey in my mind.

That does not mean that you cannot enjoy a nice beach day in one of the most striking neighborhoods of Florida, but dinner, shopping and bar hopping are the real trek, along with rows of picturesque art deco-wonders.

If your atmosphere is closer to the Florida Keys or Caribbean Islands, then Key Biscayne is what you are looking for.

This small blip on the map has different beaches to enjoy for such a small area. The best of all, they don’t even come close to the level of crowds that Miami often does.

Every beach is unique with its own allure. Some are dog -friendly (Hobie Beach), some are more adventurous with windsurfing (Crandon Park and Hobie), and others are just there to lean back, relax and enjoy the paradisal atmosphere without care in the world.

For what it is worth, Southern Living is about the parks of Key Biscayne, especially Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park With a lighthouse perfect for photo-buys.

Although real adventurers love Biscayne National Park, which is usually under water, believe it or not.

Loaded with shipwrecks, coral reefs and mangrove forests, it is the dream of a diver in real life.

POSH Stay & Dine with a view

If there is one claim for fame for travelers, it is in the luxury category. Key Biscayne is not on too much tourist radar, unless you were sorry for a release.

In that case you may already know that the Ritz-Carlton Calls this calm oasis at home. It is clear that only a fraction of tourists opt for such lush excavations, so many of the visitors to the key are here to catch a patio for demonstrably the best views of Miami.

Whether you are Rockin ‘Flip-Flop clothing, still shakes sand from your shorts or it is best to wear on Sundays, you have enough places to go.

Southern Living Hypes Up the following 4 restaurants:

• Rusty Pelican (luxury)
• Gramps Getaway (casual)
• Costa Med (luxury)
• Boater’s Grills (luxury)

Southern Living did not ask my opinion, but I personally think they have overlooked Ricky’s Arepas 😋.

Sam Sears

SAM, our main writer and journalist based in San Diego has visited 36 countries and wrote more than 1000 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and throwing a light on lesser -known gems.