The 13 cutest things in Miami right now

Embrace the dolce far niente (that’s “sweet idleness”) of Italy’s coast at La Centrale’s new Rosé Garden pop-up, now through Labor Day. Inspired by the region’s oceanfront, cliffside gardens, the millennial pink-hued paradise serves up a signature dessert tower, frosé cocktails and endless rosé tapped from a glorious golden fountain for $25, all under the shade of cascading bougainvillea flowers.

Meet the newest cuties to call Miami Seaquarium their home. Visitors to the aquarium’s Penguin Isle habitat will come face to face with the Penguins—the only species to breed Africa—both underwater and hanging out on their rocky, dry area. Guests even have the option to meet and interact with a penguin one-on-one (for an additional charge).

Minibar cheekily lives up to its name by serving mini-bottle-spiked cocktails within a diminutive space inside the Urbanica the Meridian Hotel. Try partner and creative director Philippe “Flip” Falca’s favorite: the South Beach “Z” Pack, made with Olmeca Altos tequila, ginger, honey, lemon, grapefruit and a hint of mezcal. Fret not: the tiny bar serves full-sized drinks.

Not only is the Pink Pie bake shop a cozy 900-square-feet, but its mini-pies (including Oreo Nutella, Key lime and more) measure just three inches in diameter—completely adorable and perfectly sized to enjoy without feeling obligated to share.

One of Miami’s oldest tourist attractions (founded in 1936), the iconic eco-park on Watson Island gives guests of all ages a chance to mingle with some of the world’s most rare and adorable animals like lemurs, sloths, kangaroos and tortoises while exploring the property’s many lush habitats.

It’s never too early to dip a toe into the fabulous world of drag. Just in time for Pride month, Latinx arts nonprofit Conecta Miami Arts hosts its second Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) at the Microtheater Miami. Inspired by the original NYC event, it invites families and children through age 10 to an afternoon of storytime all wrapped up in the glam theatrics of drag performance. Is there anything sweeter than encouraging a child’s curiosity in a safe and positive space?

Locals and visitors alike have a sweet spot for the Cuban retirees who have been gathering on this iconic Little Havana corner at SW 14th Avenue to play dominoes and drink coffee for decades.

Whether you’re in the mood for a strong cup of coffee or a furry lifelong companion who is nocturnal and will hide in your underwear drawer and scare the bejesus out of you twice a week, the Cat Café is the place to go.

The Asian dessert shop, originally founded in New York City, went insanely viral last year with creations like the fish-shaped ice cream cone and their psychedelic Unicorn Floats. Luckily, the highly Instagrammable desserts taste as cute as they look.

Anything unicorn-related is cute, right?? Wynwood’s newly minted Unicorn Factory—filled with rainbow murals, neon statues and other glitter-blasted elements—embraces the latest trend of fully grown adults dressing up as, posing with and generally fawning over the famously flamboyant mythical beast.

Show us a human who doesn’t think the manatee is the cutest slow-moving, seagrass-grazing water mammal to grace us with its existence. With a decreasing population that officially classifies it as a “vulnerable” species, be sure to keep a safe distance and admire these friendly “sea cows” from afar.

While chowing down at Time Out Market Miami, please try to direct your attention away from your plate for just a moment (we know it’s nearly impossible) and check out the large-scale digital installations we’ve curated. The colorful and surreal original commissioned animations dance, wiggle and bring the city’s iconic landscapes to life. The art will evolve along with Time Out Market Miami, so remember to keep your head on a swivel next time you’re trying to pick from one of the market’s 18 kitchens.

In the mood to get down like Spongebob in Bikini Bottom? The historic retro-Cuban nightspot in Little Havana boasts 80 hours of live entertainment each week, much of which occurs in its adorable and iconic pineapple bandshell.