What do today's trendiest stores, hottest restaurants and most talked about bars have in common? You're likely to find them all in Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach's popular pedestrian strip and outdoor shopping area in the heart of South Beach. Whether you're looking to people watch, go for a stroll or indulge in some serious retail therapy, Lincoln Road (as the locals call it) is where you'll go in Miami to find it.
Architectural eye candy
The Lincoln Road Mall—or, in local shorthand, "Lincoln Road"—had its heyday in the 1950s, when it was designed by iconic architectural guru Morris Lapidus and dubbed the "Fifth Avenue of the South." And just as Lapidus went through an unpopular period before coming back into fashion in the 1990s, so Lincoln Road waned before experiencing a resurgence as the prime South Beach spot, especially for locals jaded with the preening crowds on Ocean Drive. The mall is situated between 16th and 17th Streets, stretching from Washington Avenue to Alton Road.
Shop till you drop
One word brings locals and tourists alike to Lincoln Road: Apple. The tech giant relocated to a new, bigger space up the street in 2015, where it continues to draw crowds in search of the latest tech. You'll also find sprawling outposts of Apple, Anthropologie, Gap, Nike, CB2 and Zara, among others.
Things to do on Lincoln Road
The strip is known for its outdoor cafés—even in the summer!—and it's shopping, which is only getting better these days. Sundays are popular for the Lincoln Road Antiques and Farmers' Market. And on the last Thursday of the month, the dozens of galleries swing open their doors to patrons for the monthly Lincoln Road Art Walk. Don't miss the Colony Theatre, an Art Deco gem that hosts theater, dance, and music performances. At the mall's western end is the fairly recent addition of the Regal South Beach cinema.
- Address: Collins Avenue to Bay Road, between 16th and 17th Streets, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Nearest public transport: Bus 15, 20, 101