From Wynwood Walls to 12th Street Beach, Miami's Instagram Scene is as Diverse as its Culture
Lead: Miami, a city known for its vibrant culture and stunning visuals, offers a plethora of Instagram-worthy spots. Whether you're an LGBTQ influencer or a savvy traveler, these locations are sure to elevate your social media game.
Mix and Match Your Miami…
We're capping our Miami series of thematic guides –for the diifferent ways LGBTQ travelers enjoy time in Miami. It's all been sponsored by and in colllaboration with Visit Miami and the GMCVB, the hard working team inviting you, in fact everyone, to mix and match your Miami from all the themed guides and all the many diverse, creative, prosperous, sporty, proud, sun-soaked, indulgent communities that make the city what it is
Wynwood Walls: A Canvas in the City
Where Street Art Meets Selfies
Wynwood Walls serves as a globally renowned street art museum, featuring murals by artists like Shepard Fairey and Okuda San Miguel. Opened in 2009, the space has become a hub for innovative visual creators.
Instagram: Wynwood Walls Instagram
The Palace Bar: Where Drag Meets Decadence…and the street
Brunch, But Make It Fabulous
The Palace Bar in South Beach is famous for hosting the most renowned drag brunch in Florida. Beyond brunch, it's a full-on restaurant and club with a rooftop bar.
Moxy Miami Pool Deck: Floats and Fantas
Unicorns Welcome
Moxy Miami features a colorful hotel and hangout with a unicorn float in its rooftop pool. The venue attracts an inclusive crowd, making it quintessentially South Beach.
Instagram: Moxy Miami Instagram
Bar Gaythering: Unapologetically Queer
More Than Just a Bar, It's a Family
Bar Gaythering isn't just gay-friendly; it's gay. The venue offers a variety of theme nights, including Bears & Hares on Fridays.
Instagram: Bar Gaythering Instagram
Basement Miami: Bowl, Skate, Dance
Your Night, Your Choice
Basement Miami, located in The Miami Edition hotel, offers a unique combination of bowling, skating, and dancing, all in one visually stunning space.
Instagram: Basement Miami Instagram
Espanola Way: A Mediterranean Escape
Where Miami Meets the Mediterranean
Espanola Way is a pedestrian-only area modeled after Mediterranean villages. It offers outdoor dining and is home to one of Miami Beach's hippest bars, Kill Your Idol.
Instagram: Espanola Way Instagram
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company: Sip in Style
Happy Hour, Elevated
Known for hosting one of the best happy hours in Miami, Sweet Liberty offers a curated selection of fancy cocktails. The venue combines tropical elements with an industrial setting, making it a local pillar in the up-and-coming Collins Park neighborhood.
Instagram : Sweet Liberty Instagram
Little Havana: A Latino Heartbeat
The Soul of Miami, in Technicolor
Little Havana is a cultural epicenter offering a range of experiences from amazing food to art galleries. Calle Ocho serves as the neighborhood's main artery, pulsating with live music and local color.
Instagram: Little Havana Instagram
Ocean Front Deck @ The Betsy Hotel: Views for Days
Where the Sky Meets the Sea
The Ocean Front Deck at The Betsy Hotel provides sweeping views of the Atlantic and Lummus Park. It's a prime location for exclusive events or for those looking to take in Miami Beach's natural beauty.
Instagram Inspiration: The Betsy Hotel Instagram
Bill Baggs Cape State Park: Nature's Canvas
A Natural Retreat, Minutes from the City
Bill Baggs Cape State Park covers the southern third of Key Biscayne island and features the Cape Florida Light. The park limits the number of daily visitors, offering a more exclusive natural experience.
Instagram: Bill Baggs Cape State Park Instagram
Lincoln Road
With plenty of shopping, restaurants, galleries, art deco architecture and people watching galore, pedestrian-only LINCOLN ROAD never disappoints. Plus, it's eight blocks long and in the heart of South Beach, so really you shouldn't miss it.
12TH Street Beach
Yep, if you see rainbow flags between two chair rental companies, you found the biggest gay beach in Miami. 12TH STREET BEACH is just off Ocean Drive, close to The Palace and, while it hosts mainly men, a mix of sunbathers looking to relax in a distinctly judgement-free zone of beautiful white sand and blue waters. The lifeguards and volleyballers aren't so bad either (side note).
Moxy, Edition Courtesy Marriott; The Betsy Hotel Courtesy The Betsy Hotel; All other photos Courtesy the GMCVB
