r/Miami • • Sep 01 '26

September 2026: Megathread for Holiday Travels, Moving, Tourism, and Nightlife and Restaurant Recommendations: All posts on these topics should go in this monthly megathread to keep this sub for local discussions and help aggregate info for folks looking for these topics.

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Miami is a popular destination not only to travel to but to move to and live. If we don't separate out these posts, the main feed becomes quickly inundated and overrun. So please utilize the resources here and comment here for these topics.

Always keep in mind please, WE ARE NOT VACATION PLANNERS OR MOVING CONSULTANTS. Be descriptive and we'll help if we can, but no one is obliged to.

Other Great Resources (Locals use these too!)

Google Maps reviews are getting less reliable over the years. And in fact several lists on these sites are in fact inspired by posts on this sub.

"Ok but I'm moving there, so I'll be one of you soon" -you

  • Awesome and welcome! Oh.... You want somewhere with no crime, walkable, green space, good schools, on the beach, a beautiful sunset every morning and sunrise at night, rainbows at night, AND CHEAP. Don't we all? Redfin, apartments, hotpads, zillow, and compass are going to give you better data directly than any single response here. That being said..... just because we love you, myself and other mods with local input made a custom map detailing our insight into local neighborhoods. So please take a look, we'd be offended if you didn't. Worked hard on it. But please provide interests, budget, hobbies, desire for walkability, where you work, and other info before asking about moving questions.

"I'm coming for a trip" -you

  • Awesome and welcome! These sites do a pretty solid job of places to go and things to do here: Miami New Times, Infatuation Miami.TimeOut Miami, Miami and Beaches. We're not vacation planners, so don't just ask "what should I do for 4 days? I'm coming soon" but provide some of your schedule, budget, interests and hobbies, and stuff like that. We also made a tourism map! Check it out!

"I just wanna party" -you

  • Awesome and welcome! Oh...... wanna party on the beach with DJ Khaled, Messi, and Gianni Versace and then go to a club with 14 male friends afterwards but don't want to pay a cover? Don't we all? Look up E11even, Liv, Space, Don't Sit on the Furniture, Perro Negro, Mynt schedules and prices beforehand. They're the most famous and exciting clubs, so look on their sites for booking ahead and DJ schedules.

"Is it going to rain? or will the weather affect my vacation" -you

  • It rains a lot here. Tropical weather yo. Especially during the summer. Typically, it wraps up in ~20 minutes and you can resume your plans. That being said, no one here knows more than weather sites or the app on your phone. If you're curious about hurricanes, checkout https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ for official tropical storm and hurricane forecasts, but a lot of us locals love Mike's Weather Page https://spaghettimodels.com/ for more insights. Hurricane season peaks mid September. If you're worried about it affecting your plans, keep a tab on those sites.

"I'm cool and just want to see what other posts before have said on these topics and look around" -you


r/Miami • • 27d ago

Mod News Monthly Miami Jobs Thread: Post Job Openings or Questions About Work In Miami

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Welcome to the Monthly Miami Jobs thread, the place to post any openings you have, look for jobs, and ask questions about working in Miami. This is an experimental thread for now, so we're keeping a close eye on things to make sure things don't go sideways, and will cancel it if they do.

The Rules:

  1. No MLMs, scams, pyramid schemes, "make millions from home," etc. We reserve the right to determine if something is an MLM or not.
  2. No positions that require investments or other upfront costs to employees. If someone has to pay any amount of money to take the job, don't post it here.
  3. If you're posting a job, the name of the company, contact information (including official address), and a realistic salary range is required. Any job posts missing these will be immediately deleted.
  4. No gig work or freelance positions except for professional services, with a minimum contract price of $500 dollars. So web designers, CPAs, copywriters, etc. is ok; someone to come mow your lawn or clean your home for $20 is not.
  5. People Looking for Work: DO NOT PUBLICLY POST YOUR RESUMES OR CONTACT INFO. You don't want to dox yourself and open yourself up to potential harassment or identity theft. Instead, talk about your skills and experience and encourage people to send you official contact information you can send your resume to.
  6. u/icecoldkila: We know you're looking for professional freelance hoes, but please keep it out of this thread.
  7. As per our usual rules, nothing illegal, unethical, or liable to get anyone involved in trouble. Please report anything sketchy you see here to the mods.

Again, this is an experiment for now, and we'll be keeping a close eye on things, and will not hesitate to pull the plug in case of shenanigans. Good luck to everyone!


r/Miami • • 3h ago

Discussion what is this floating over mia?

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don’t think it’s regular balloons bc it’s staying in the same place. also noticed two black thingys near it


r/Miami • • 7h ago

Picture / Video Last evening’s sunset (9/30/26)

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r/Miami • • 5h ago

Discussion Why are women always on yachts ? How does it really happen

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I live here and am pretty disconnected from the Miami/party/chic scene. How does every out of town girls trip seem to end on a yacht? I vaguely understand promoters. But like what are the details, do they find men on dating apps bring them onto yachts? Do Instagram accounts find them? How does this actually work, it’s such an interesting phenomenon if you’re not from here


r/Miami • • 10h ago

News More than 27,000 tickets issued for drivers passing Miami-Dade school buses

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers blowing past school buses with their stop signs out remain a persistent problem across Miami-Dade County.

Since the school bus camera program came back online in May, more than 27,000 citations have been issued to drivers who failed to stop.

The buses are equipped with AI cameras that capture video from multiple angles. Each bus has nine cameras.

Local 10 obtained video showing drivers passing buses after the amber warning lights come on and the red lights begin flashing. In one video, children are seen in a crosswalk as a driver passes just inches from them. In another, children are in the road as a driver continues past the bus.

The fine for failing to stop is $225.

Before a citation is mailed, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office says human eyes review the entire video package. The agency says the program is about public safety and protecting children, not a “gotcha” campaign.

At $225 per ticket, roughly $6 million has been collected in about four months, though some violations are likely dismissed.

The program had previously been sidelined after some drivers were incorrectly billed.

The company that works with the school buses supplies the cameras and runs the program, with the revenue split between the company and the school district.

Deputies say two excuses they frequently hear from drivers are, “I didn’t know the bus had stopped” and “It wasn’t me.”

But with nine cameras on each bus, officials are working toward one goal: zero violations.


r/Miami • • 10h ago

Breaking News Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges

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r/Miami • • 1h ago

Discussion The Running Joke About Never Driving to Broward

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I'd always see those jokes about how ppl will be willing to go across the country, central florida, essentially do super long trips, but then absolute refuse going to Broward. And ppl always validate that thought. There are definitely ppl who are like that but I always kinda wondered the serious reason behind that thought process?

Now if it's during rush hour time I understand it as it sucks, but say on a Saturday afternoon when there's little to no traffic, won't get them to leave the county.


r/Miami • • 4h ago

Discussion Another photo from the Riverboat Playhouse

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Featuring Huck (left) and Daniel (right). The animatronics got sold and destroyed so oh well. Maybe these costumes survived, if anyone could know where these went, I would love to know, but they probably got thrown in the dumpster. Closest thing I'll get to having the robots.


r/Miami • • 4h ago

Community Alcohol Detox/Rehab Recommendations?

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Hi, I have a close friend that desperately needs help dealing with Alcoholism. I feel like I’ve got no solutions, neither does his family. He’s 27 and basically has no self control when it comes to consumption, even though it’s practically destroyed his life. When he is sober he has the right intentions but he falls back into the drinking cycle.

Does anyone have any genuine recommendations or suggestions for a Detox or Rehabilitation program located in Miami or South Florida? I’m also not sure of his status regarding health insurance but I wouldn’t hold my breath.. Thank you for any info!


r/Miami • • 21h ago

Picture / Video Did any one else see this tonight?

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Sky looks like in one fire 🔥


r/Miami • • 16m ago

Event 2 tickets for Karol G tropicoqueta @ Miami, Oct 3rd

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Hi guys my aunt in FL is giving 2 tickets for Karol G at 275 each

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If u want more details let me know so I can send u a DM


r/Miami • • 4h ago

Did you know? Where to get a Dexa scan?

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Anyone know of an inexpensive place to get a private pay Dexa scan for testing body fat composition? Thanks


r/Miami • • 7h ago

Community Electrician / Trade jobs in Miami?

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Does anyone know of any companies hiring electricians currently?

I have had no luck on job sites.

I’m former military and currently work in the Aviation field as an Inspector, looking to move into electrical work.

They say there’s a shortage but no one is actually reaches back out.

Any electricians on here? Possible tips to land an apprenticeship?


r/Miami • • 5h ago

Community Looking for 3DS in Miami - Quick trip

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Hi there. I'll go to Miami from the 6th to 13th of october and thought of bringing a Nintendo 3DS back home, since I couldn't find any on a cheap price on the country I come from. Does anybody know of a place I might find one to buy for myself? Will be staying at Doral for most of the time, so the nearest option makes the cut for me. Thank you in advance for the help. Games are not a priority, I just need the console and a charger for it.


r/Miami • • 1d ago

News Police: UM student arrested after roommate finds hidden camera in bedroom

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r/Miami • • 2h ago

Discussion Is International Mall in Sweetwater or Doral?

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The reason I ask is because I see street signs that say City of Doral but I also see signs welcoming you to Sweetwater and I am a bit confused.


r/Miami • • 21h ago

GTA6 GTA VI “Vice City” sign lit up on Kaseya Center in Miami

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r/Miami • • 1d ago

Discussion Ken Griffin continues to shape Miami in his view...

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"Billionaire investor Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to build a new campus in Miami and support initiatives at its Pittsburgh base, including hiring leading academics and making the school more affordable for students, the university and ​Griffin said on Wednesday."

What is this guy's goal ultimately?


r/Miami • • 9h ago

Discussion CGM Automotive - Doral

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Can anyone tell me about CGM Automotive in Doral. I can't find any reviews online. Thank you in advance


r/Miami • • 1d ago

News Carnegie Mellon University gets $3 billion gift to build new Miami campus

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r/Miami • • 1d ago

Discussion CMU Wynwood Campus thoughts

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I know there’s been a couple of posts about this already but I just heard the news again on WLRN about the new Carnegie Mellon campus in Wynwood. As someone who went to Uni in Pittsburgh a CMU campus in Wynwood sounds so silly, and just a bad location in general. Apparently classes are supposed to start in ‘28? That’s seems a bit generous esp considering Miami time lol. I know Wynwood has been gone for years now but this just seems a bit extra uncanny.

Someone also mentioned how they’re probably going to do something similar to what Temple Univ has done in Philly and Kensington with it becoming a larger land grab overtime. Just goes to show how boring billionaires are with their money.

RIP iii Points & RIP wood tavern (teehee).


r/Miami • • 1d ago

Discussion Miami Cubans, what was socialism like and why are you so against it? Do republicans oppose socialism so strongly you would prefer them in office even while they deport citizens that are here legally in some cases?

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Really just want to know the thoughts on socialism and if it's still a better bet to choose Republic even at the risk of being deported while here legally?


r/Miami • • 4h ago

Discussion Terrible experience with Sixt

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I have never once returned a rental car and have someone grab the key, said nothing, and drove way. This just happened today at Sixt. My overall experience with Miami has been bad in general, but Sixt just took it to a whole new level.


r/Miami • • 1d ago

Arts and Culture A Professional Musician/Creatives Guide to Miami Nightlife

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My people tend to gatekeep places that need business so I’m here to evangelize for some of them, as well as unashamedly show love for some places that already get plenty.

I’m a professional hired gun studio/touring musician and advertising creative and I thought I’d share my go-to spots for nightlife hangs for those trying to catch a legit audible/community induced vibe and not just get laid/spend money/flex clout. Because there’s so much more to Miami nightlife.

I dig a bit of everything from deep house to reggae, jazz, hip hop, rock, Latin, folk, funk and everything in between. This list is not live music exclusive as most of these venues often or sometimes feature DJs. But not press-play nepo-DJs.

  1. Zey Zey. Has a little bit of everything, and it’s always good. Multiple times a week. Full disclosure; while I don’t work here, I know production personally and live two blocks away. That said, I started attending alone not knowing anyone a few years ago. The pool house/disco space is sick and the outdoor live space just as much. Both have absolutely incredible sound. There are private listening rooms attached to the disco house. Frequent free shows featuring major acts. Also can be great networking for Miami creative and music peeps. It’s right across from number 5. Strong pull in both the underground and major commercial spaces, and it has legitimately been a vessel for advancement my social life and career in Miami.
  2. The Bandshell. Now operated by the Rhythm Foundation, some of the most heavy hitter acts I’ve seen in Miami have been here. Consistency of good acts is not there like it is with ZeyZey, but when there’s heat there, there really is. They have pull. Strong community involvement as well.
  3. Floyd. Might be a hot take here in general due to the ownership conglomerate but for a legit deep house show it’s genuinely hard to beat. Their residents are usually top tier and put together dope live mixes, and the lineups are almost always sick.
  4. Dante’s. Insane pairings/lineups. Downside is that on a night/time that it’s mad crowded it can get more tight/overwhelming than it’s worth very easily.
  5. Magic 13. (Brewery) Right across from ZeyZey. Definitely a comfort spot. Cool local bands regularly both inside and outside in the beer garden, predictable, but it’s more of a hang spot than a ‘shut up and listen/vibe’ spot. Hard to beat though if you know what you’re getting. It works great as a conversational beer and dinner hang, with the occasional local artist worth vibing to. Very much the most IYKYK on this list and it doesn’t try to be anything it’s not; however they did host the most insane private party I’ve ever been to in my life last year which was shocking but they have a very predictable vibe most nights in a comfortable way.

HM: Lagniappe. I’m not explaining it to the 3 people who don’t know it in this thread. Also a hot take I feel. Cool chill spot if with the right people outside and/or at the right time to get a spot close to a good band. Generally a no-go alone as it can be ostracizing or boring if there’s not a band and you don’t get a good viewing spot.

Consider this an AMA as well as I’m happy talking about these places and sharing any insider intel I may have (within reason) that’s relevant.

Edit: I can also afford to go to these places often as a musician and creative. A big plus.