Summer has arrived in Miami! If you’re looking for ways to while away long summer days, the SpotHero Team has taken a look and hand-picked just a few of our favorite things to do in the Miami area.
Visit the Venetian Pool
Hours: Open Sundays 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., closed Mondays.
Location: 2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables
Price: Tickets start at $17 for nonresidents. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. Learn more and purchase here.
Details: Opened in 1923, visitors to this pool can enjoy an experience unlike any other. Swimmers can enjoy multiple waterfalls and cave-like grottos, all in this historic setting. Slots can be in high demand, so we recommend visiting on an off-peak day, or securing a ticket early! Learn more about visiting the Venetian Pool here.
American Black Film Festival
Dates: June 14 – 18
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami.
Price: Event passes start at $150, individual ticket prices to be announced. Learn more and purchase here.
Details: Founded in 1997, this annual festival seeks to empower and showcase Black filmmakers and their considerable talent. Join over 5,000 attendees for a week of films exploring and celebrating the Black experience. Learn more here.
Cheer on the Marlins
Dates: The Marlins last home game is September 22. You can view the entire regular season schedule here.
Location: loanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami
Price: Ticket price varies based on opponent, learn more and purchase here.
Details: Nothing says summer quite like a day at the ballpark. Grab your friends and head over to loanDepot Park to cheer on the home team.
Florida Supercon
Dates: July 12-14
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami.
Price: Tickets start at $17 for children, $50 for adults. Learn more and purchase here.
Details: Fans of pop culture, television and film rejoice! Supercon returns with a vengeance with three days of action-packed events, panels, parties, and more. Click here for details and a full list of events.
Hit the Beach
Dates: Open year round! Hours vary, but most Florida beaches are open from sunrise to sunset.
Price: Free!
Details: Summer in Miami can get pretty toasty, so head to the beach for a dip! Tourist season in Miami winds down in the summer, so you can head to your favorite spot without having to fight the crowds!
Miami Spice Month
Dates: August 1-September 30
Location: Various locations across Miami
Price: Lunch and Brunch available for $30 or $35, Dinner available for $45 or $60.
Details: If you have a hankering to explore new cuisines, then Spice Month is the time to do it! Explore new restaurants or visit old favorites for full three-course meals throughout the month of August. You can check here for a full list of participating restaurants and offerings.
Head out of town
If you’re heading for distant shores for a few days, we wouldn’t hold it against you. Catching a flight? Just remember to reserve your Miami airport parking spot in advance!