Calle Trece - South Beach

Port of Miami

from great people, amazing views  and tons of places to relax beach side - south beach miami truly is the place to be . since i only had a day, i decided to spend all of the daylight hours on the beach, because dallas is currently lacking in the beach department (at least until an earthquake brings the atlantic a little closer)

Calle Trece - South Beach

i chose a lovely AirBnB condo for my one day stay that was right on 13th Street [Calle Trece] - less than a 5 min walk from south beach and local cuisine! this was my second time using the new service, and i have not had a reason to complain just yet. beyond the location, the room itself was shared with the host, though i was given a key to come and go - excellent for a one night stay! 

the area itself is very active, with most people in some sort of beach attire during the day. all of the food places are interconnected outdoor seating, with shade umbrellas color coded to designate the end/start of the particular restaurant. lots of music and people of all ages, making for a slightly upscale urban beach feel 

South Beach

oh, south beach. clear water, endless beach space and lively people......take. me. back! this was my first time going to the beach to actually swim in over a decade. i was hesitant of diving in because of my hair, but after the first overwhelming wave, that anxiety went out the window [along with my up-do]. serfbort > hair.....to an extent, but fear not my #LHDC team members! you can keep your up-do from forming into a do-not by using well placed bobby-pins, a visor, or both! if you plan on staying in shallow areas, you will be fine for sure. 

there are a few vendors that sell food & drinks. though the area is relatively safe, there are dollar locker rentals if you want to secure your belongings while enjoying the warm water. the best way to avoid any major loss potential is to minimize what you bring to the beach. for me, i only brought my room key, driver's license, debit card and phone - all stored in a phone sports sleeve/case. all items, including my galaxy s5, are waterproof! again, this is entirely up to you and who you are with. 

T-Tips

• double check umbrella/chair rentals before leaving your stuff
• bring a beach towel AND hand towel. although great for laying in the sun, beach towels usually lack in brushing off sand when it's time to go.
• use a marker to know where your belongings are (colorful umbrella, etc.)
• watch for underwater and over-water wild life 
• don't be alarmed if you see anyone [guy/girl] topless - this is officially legal in dade county miami
• lastly, try to walk, carpool or uber to the beach. traffic in the area can be a nightmare, especially if it is your first time to the area