Miami may be known for palm trees and parties, but that isn’t all there is to this city by the sea. In fact, it can make a fantastic place to stay with your entire family in Miami vacation villas, if you know where to go that is. Happily, to get the lowdown on all the most family-friendly locations, things to do and places to stay, all you need to do is read on.

Miami Top Hotspots

There are many places that are just perfect for entertaining the family and friends on a visit to Miami. Not least the beaches and ocean in places like South Beach and Lummus Park where you can sunbathe, paddle, play games or just soak up the atmosphere!

Of course, if you want the kids to experience the coast from the water rather than the beach, you could always rent a boat in Miami and take them on a tour of the bay. Happily, doing so is quite safe as many come with a pilot including so all you need to worry about is having fun with kids, and not what direct the boat is going in!

Then there is the awesome interactive Miami Children’s Museum located on MacArthur Causeway. A place that is basically an entire city made especially for kids and what they can learn how a cruise ship works, scale a climbing wall, play on outdoor equipment, and even visit a pirate ship, complete with dressing up!

Oh, and don’t forget that another fantastic family-friendly location is the Miami Seaquarium. There you can expect to see dolphins, seals, and even manatees as if you are lucky, as well as get involved with feeding them too. An experience that most kids will treasure.

Finally, when it comes to family-friendly activities don’t forget that Jungle Island is another excellent choice. In fact, there you can treat the kids to a Superdive experience which allows them to try out a skydive but without the plane or a parachute. There are also some fantastic animal exhibits to check out here as well including Lemurs, and gorgeous Sloths!

Where to stay in Miami

Obviously, during your visit, you’ll need somewhere to stay. Even if it does just become a place to rest your head at night because you are so busy doing all the fun activities that are on offer!

Happily, there are plenty of family friendly hotels available in Miami. Also a little further out of town you will find campsites and RV parks too. The latter being an incredibly cheap option for larger families.

Where to Get a Great Meal in Miami

Lastly, anyone with kids will know that a hungry child is a cranky child and that is certainly not something you will want to deal with while on vacation. Happily, there are many eating options that are kid friendly in Miami to consider.

Particularly popular is Jardim de Portugal, which offers not only a child’s menu but also gluten-free options too. Alternatively, why not try Shorty’s Bar-B-Q for some family-friendly BBQ treats that will keep everyone fueled up for exploring Miami all day long?

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