Lummus Park Beach, Miami (must see)
Slide your gaze between the Atlantic and Ocean Drive and you鈥檒l land on Lummus Park鈥攖he sandy front yard of the Art Deco Historic District and the mother of all beaches in Miami-Dade. Reveling in all its full pastel swagger, over the years, this shoreline has appeared in more TV shows and films than most actors, and it surely does know its angles: lifeguard towers, swaying palms, and that endless blue doing what it does best...
Most of the buildings around the beachfront predate 1926, wearing a mix of Mediterranean Revival and pragmatic frame-and-masonry styles鈥攕haped by subtropical heat as much as by Southern European architecture. Adding a note of contrast to all that Deco rhythm are a few curveballs such as the old Scottish Rite Temple and the Trinity Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
And history doesn鈥檛 stop at the curb here, either. A good number of structures within the area date back to the pioneer era. Two landmarks, in particular, were moved here to prevent their demolition, namely: Fort Dallas, a rare example of a native limestone architecture with military roots; and the William Wagner House, the county鈥檚 oldest braced frame-and-masonry pioneer residence. The latter was built between 1855 and 1858 by one of Miami鈥檚 early civic founders, who also established the first church in Miami Dade County.
Established in 1909 as one of the city鈥檚 first recreational spaces, Lummus Park still keeps it practical鈥攚ith restrooms, a paved promenade for walkers, joggers, and cyclists, a mini playground for those under five, plus beach volleyball and basketball courts for those who can鈥檛 sit still. But its main amenity, undoubtedly, is the beach itself with clear turquoise water, tall palms, Brazilian bikinis, fluorescent tans, and the kind of people-watching that could qualify as a sport. And once you've soaked up all the salt and sun you can fit into one day, you may wish to explore the abundance of shopping, restaurants, bars and sidewalk cafes lining Ocean Drive (just a short flip-flop shuffle away). For a steady pulse of pride and party, the famed 12th Street gay beach keeps the heartbeat strong.
Ultimately, this place offers an all-encompassing South Beach experience鈥攁 combination of retro skyline, palm tree-lined streets, and cerulean water creating that postcard-perfect shot waiting to happen鈥攏o filter needed. Always crowded, it is just as ideal for people watching as it is for sitting and listening to the ocean-breeze soundtrack...
Most of the buildings around the beachfront predate 1926, wearing a mix of Mediterranean Revival and pragmatic frame-and-masonry styles鈥攕haped by subtropical heat as much as by Southern European architecture. Adding a note of contrast to all that Deco rhythm are a few curveballs such as the old Scottish Rite Temple and the Trinity Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
And history doesn鈥檛 stop at the curb here, either. A good number of structures within the area date back to the pioneer era. Two landmarks, in particular, were moved here to prevent their demolition, namely: Fort Dallas, a rare example of a native limestone architecture with military roots; and the William Wagner House, the county鈥檚 oldest braced frame-and-masonry pioneer residence. The latter was built between 1855 and 1858 by one of Miami鈥檚 early civic founders, who also established the first church in Miami Dade County.
Established in 1909 as one of the city鈥檚 first recreational spaces, Lummus Park still keeps it practical鈥攚ith restrooms, a paved promenade for walkers, joggers, and cyclists, a mini playground for those under five, plus beach volleyball and basketball courts for those who can鈥檛 sit still. But its main amenity, undoubtedly, is the beach itself with clear turquoise water, tall palms, Brazilian bikinis, fluorescent tans, and the kind of people-watching that could qualify as a sport. And once you've soaked up all the salt and sun you can fit into one day, you may wish to explore the abundance of shopping, restaurants, bars and sidewalk cafes lining Ocean Drive (just a short flip-flop shuffle away). For a steady pulse of pride and party, the famed 12th Street gay beach keeps the heartbeat strong.
Ultimately, this place offers an all-encompassing South Beach experience鈥攁 combination of retro skyline, palm tree-lined streets, and cerulean water creating that postcard-perfect shot waiting to happen鈥攏o filter needed. Always crowded, it is just as ideal for people watching as it is for sitting and listening to the ocean-breeze soundtrack...
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Sight Name: Lummus Park Beach
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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