7 days in Miami, Miami Beach & Coral Gables Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of St Patrick Catholic Church and then examine the collection at Lock & Load Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: observe the fascinating underwater world at Island Dolphin Care, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Miami travel itinerary planner.

New York City to Miami is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in March, things will get much hotter in Miami: highs are around 81°F and lows about 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Miami Beach.

Separated by water from the neighboring city of Miami, Miami Beach sits on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): shop like a local with Collins Avenue, then take a stroll through Lincoln Road, then take in the exciting artwork at Britto Central, and finally take in the waterfront at Miami Beach Boardwalk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a taste of the local shopping with Ocean Drive, get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, and then kick back and relax at South Beach.

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Miami Beach is just a short distance from Miami. In March, daily temperatures in Miami Beach can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Coral Gables.

Coral Gables, officially the City of Coral Gables, is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, located southwest of Downtown Miami. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, stroll through Gumbo Limbo Trail, and then identify plant and animal life at Anhinga Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Fri): shop like a local with Village of Merrick Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Coral Gables is just a short distance from Miami Beach. In March in Coral Gables, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 65°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel back home.