If you’re planning a trip and wondering about the Miami Beach trip cost, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent daily in South Beach. From food and drinks to beach rentals and our stay, here’s what it really costs.
Waking up in Miami, Florida definitely has its perks. There’s sunshine, palm trees, and beaches within walking distance all around you…but there’s cons as well and I’m here to share some of those today! Even though the day started out hella pricey and less than exhilarating, we still had a great time by the end of it winging our way through Espanola Way and stumbling upon a glam fashion show! Stick around to find out how it all played out. 👇
Starting the Day a Little Off
Although we kept trying to make it up for sunrise, it was harder than anticipated since we were in a much different routine than home by this point in the trip. We were walking a TON every day, driving hundreds of miles usually, eating different kinds of foods and staying up way past our bedtime to enjoy everything around us to the max.
So, once we did manage to make our way into the sunny streets, we strolled over to Pura Vida, an aesthetic little juice style coffee shop underneath one of the hotels near the beach. It was so cute, had an acceptable line length to wait in, and even several different fresh, cold-pressed juices to choose from in the cooler while you waited.
We ordered some acai bowls and baked goods, as well as coffee and tea, but only ended up with about half of our order!! 😅 I was feeling refreshed from the delicious juices, (as these kinds are my favorite to find), but we were super disappointed in the service since it was pretty slow and wasn’t even right. (Also, pro tip! Check out the nearby grocery or convenience stores…they too, have cold-pressed juices for about half the price!)👀
South Beach Walk, Muscle Beach, and the Real Cost of Miami Beach
After breakfast, we walked down the boardwalk and past Muscle Beach (South Beach area) which is famous for its free, high-quality, outdoor equipment. It’s based in the sand and the equipment is a beautiful white color. It fits the aesthetic of the city perfectly and seems like a pretty chill spot to workout if you’re a local or just stopping by for a while…that is, if you’re okay with people *literally* filming you from the sidelines. 😅
I think it would be a great place to get fit in the early am or late night, since the crowds are lessened and the weather is more manageable with a breeze. After passing by, we kept on walking for a while to see the shops and even snagged a cute sweatshirt from one of them and some new sunglasses, too.
We did make some time for the beach this day! (Finally!) Butttt it was less than ideal with the overpriced chairs and umbrellas, the overly crowded beach areas, and the vibe just being everything but how we envisioned our beach time to be. So, we packed up and headed to a lunch spot on Ocean Drive, where we indulged in some nachos and delicious cocktails and mocktails! 🍹
…Just be prepared if you’re visiting this area, to spend $100+ on 3 drinks and an app!!🙂😳
(Remember that gratuity is always included here peeps!!!)
Day 3 of Our Southern Road Trip: Mississippi History and Louisiana Charm
Espanola Way Miami, Havana 1957, and Nightlife Costs
Once we cooled down in the room for a bit, we headed back to a different area nearby with an Uber. It allowed us to explore a different part of the area and we got a nice walk back through another mall. Of course we had to stop and get another scoop of ice cream, but after that, we got changed for dinner and enjoyed some excellent food from Havana 1957 on Espanola Way, which ironically was super close to our stay! (We had no idea until passing it from walking back the opposite way! Definitely feel free to go out of your comfort zone on these kinds of trips, you never know the cool places you may stumble upon!)
It was such a beautiful and vibrant street with food from lots of different cultures. There was fun music playing at each and entertainment of many kinds, and you guessed it…more gelato! 😂 (We liked Ciao Amore!) It was a fun experience to walk through the street at night seeing the lights everywhere and the vibes. Definitely add this street to your Miami bucket list if you stop through!
We kept walking after dinner to the beach, which you can see from the boardwalk at night. It was so pretty with the cruise ships on the water lighting up bits and pieces, and the moon lighting up the sand. I love the beach at night, it’s just a whole different atmosphere.✨
The Long Walk, Christmas Lights, and the Orb
We ended up walking all the way from 15th street to 7th! 💁♀️ (I was totally done with walking after this day 😹). But it was actually very cool because we got to see all of the restaurants lit up with Christmas lights still and each one having a different aesthetic. We even passed a few drag shows that were fun to watch from the side, dancers at multiple different venues, and even a glam fashion runway show with real models! We really enjoyed this last minute stroll idea because it allowed us to see a different version of the streets after dark, including the super cool Orb at the Betsey House on the way back to the Airbnb. (Check out the pics of it below!)
Since there was a small convenience store under our place, we stopped there before heading up to grab some more drinking water and some yogurt for the morning. We actually managed to get up early enough the next day for sunrise! So come back for the next post to hear all about Day 9 and where we ended up next!!✨
(Continue on after these next pics to see the budget for the day!)👇
In Total Was It Worth It For The Miami Beach Trip Cost?
As always, I’ll post our expenses for the day below, so check them out and see what your thoughts are…was adding Miami to the trip worth it? Or should we have passed if we needed to stick to a budget? 👀
Miami Beach Trip Cost Breakdown (One Day)
Southern States Road Trip Expenses for Day 8:
- Water and yogurt: $24.14
- Ice cream (again, lol): $21.78
- Dinner: $125.94
- Souvenir: $11.13
- Ice cream (yes, really): $31.57
- Lunch: $112.17
- Beach rentals: $92.94
- Beach towels: $22.02
- Caffeine & water: $12.82
- Breakfast: $104.68
- Airbnb & parking: $336.50 (we were starting to notice by this point that perhaps this wasn’t the most budget-friendly option!)🫠
- Total: $895.69😬
Thank You For Reading “Day 8: The Highs, Lows, and Prices of Miami Beach”
Day 8 was a success but wasn’t without its hiccups. Our total Miami Beach cost for the day came in under $900.
