Miami Beach is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city was incorporated on 26 March 1915. It is located on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean; the Bay separates Miami Beach from the city of Miami, Florida. The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Miami," despite being a distinct municipality. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 87,933. 55.5% of the population was foreign born. A 2005 population estimate for the city was 87,925. Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.
In 1870 Henry Lum and son Charles arrived by sailboat on the large sandbar off the southeast Florida coast, and were so impressed by the island they landed on that they bought from the federal government, for $.25 an acre, most of the island and property further north.
Lum would later sell the property to fellow New Jerseyites Elnathan Field and Ezra Osborne, who, in turn would sell the land to John S. Collins and his son-in-law, Thomas Pancoast, who were also from New Jersey.
In 1913, Collins and Carl Fisher, who had made his fortune from his invention and later sale of the Presto-o-Lite Corporation and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, embarked on an agriculture venture on the beachfront land. Fisher loaned Collins the money he needed to complete the first bridge from Miami to Miami Beach that same year and the bridge, at the time the longest wooden bridge in the world, would be the catalyst for the 1915 incorporation of Miami Beach.
The great boom of the 1920’s would see enormous growth, while during the Depression, new groups from the northeast would build many small hotels along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. This building boom helped bring the area out of the Depression and forty years later that area of Miami Beach would become the famous Art Deco District, known the world over as "South Beach" or "SoBe."
During World War II 500,000 Army Air Corps cadets passed through Miami Beach when it became a major training center. [ See here for more information and additional resources on these WWII Miami Beach veterans.] Many of these servicemen returned to make the area their permanent home after the war. By the end of the 1950s, South Florida had doubled its pre-war population.
When Fidel Castro took over Cuba in 1959, the revolution radically changed South Florida as half a million Cubans poured into the area. The 1980s and early 90s brought a massive infusion of investment capital that has produced a reborn Miami Beach. Although it has changed almost beyond recognition (again), Miami Beach has thrived amidst that change and overcome many difficulties as it continues to be an international mecca for travel, business, and permanent residents.
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![]() | $2,550 furnished | South Beach 1 Bed + Den, 1.5 bath furnished/unfurnished 1545 Euclid Ave H3 Miami Beach WebID# 2289665 EXCLUSIVE $2,550 furnished Furnished 1 BR 1.5 bath 700 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $2,300 furnished | Luxury Furnished 1 bedroom in Miami Beach 1390 Ocean Dr 507 Miami Beach WebID# 1313864 $2,300 furnished Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 716 sq ft Apartment Condo | |
![]() | $1,350 | 1 bath Condo | |
![]() | $130,000 furnished | Architecturally stunning waterfront estate with open water views on the prestigious North Bay Road. 2700 N Bay Rd Miami Beach WebID# 1795489 $130,000 furnished Furnished 11 BR 15 bath 10114 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $55,000 furnished | Designed by Meyer Davis Studio, and Debora Agular, The 1 hotel and Homes South Beach is an Oasis of Exquisite Tranquility in the Most Desirable Neighborhood, South Beach. 102 24th St 1119 Miami Beach WebID# 1794626 $55,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2122 sq ft Condo | |
$55,000 furnished | Furnished 4 BR 5 bath 2792 sq ft Condo | ||
$40,000 furnished | Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2233 sq ft Condo | ||
$35,500 furnished | Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1694 sq ft Condo | ||
![]() | $35,000 furnished | This beachfront private residence is nestled in Miami s first eco conscious hotel, with their belief being that sustainable hotels are the future and those who travel the world also ... 102 24th St 1440 Miami Beach WebID# 2097787 $35,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2092 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $35,000 furnished | This beachfront private residence is nestled in Miami s first eco conscious hotel. 102 24th St 1219 Miami Beach WebID# 2097789 $35,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1952 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $33,000 | Be the First to Live in this Brand New Premium North Tower Apartment. 1504 Bay Rd N-1401 Miami Beach WebID# 2209355 $33,000 5 BR 5 bath 4351 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $33,000 | Be the First to Live in this Brand New Premium North Tower Apartment. 1500 Bay Rd N-1401 Miami Beach WebID# 2209354 $33,000 5 BR 5 bath 4351 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $32,500 furnished | This luxury rental is found in Miami s first eco conscious hotel. 102 24th St 1144 Miami Beach WebID# 2095916 $32,500 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1687 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $25,000 furnished | WELCOME TO SEASIDE AT FISHER ISLAND. 19143 Fisher Island Dr 19143 Miami Beach WebID# 2095927 $25,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 2 bath 1838 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $20,000 furnished | Amazing tropical Direct Ocean View, 2 Bdr Big Den used as a Third Bdr, 3 Full Bathrooms, Walk in Closets Along with Master Bathroom with Gorgeous Custom Finishes. 10295 Collins Ave 205 Bal Harbour WebID# 1801915 $20,000 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 2221 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $17,033 | Introducing this rare commercial opportunity in The Shoppes of Il Villaggio on Ocean Drive, conveniently located one block off Collins Ave A1A, adjacent to Lummus Park and the Art Deco ... 1451 Ocean Dr CU-104 Miami Beach WebID# 2128506 $17,033 Commercial Lease | |
![]() | $15,000 | 3 Bed 3 Bath fully remodeled home across from Miami Beach Golf Course. 2489 N Meridian Ave Miami Beach WebID# 2218118 $15,000 3 BR 3 bath 2600 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $15,000 furnished | CASA LIGUSTRUM ! CHARMING 3 BED, 2 BATH HOUSE NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENT. 6145 La Gorce Dr Miami Beach WebID# 2155925 $15,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 2 bath 2220 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $12,000 furnished | CONDO IN THE CLOUDS located in the highly sought after AKOYA Luxury Condo in Miami Beach 38 floors high into the clouds. 6365 Collins Ave 3803 Miami Beach WebID# 1801588 $12,000 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1761 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $10,000 furnished | This luxury rental is found in Miami s first eco conscious hotel. 102 24th St 1211 Miami Beach WebID# 2097800 $10,000 furnished Furnished 1 BR 2 bath 785 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $8,000 furnished | FABULOUS 2 BED 2 BATH CORNER UNIT SOUTH OF 5TH STREET WITH BREATHTAKING BAY, DOWNTOWN BISCAYNE BAY VIEWS. 90 Alton Rd 1012 Miami Beach WebID# 1813021 $8,000 furnished Furnished 2 BR 2 bath 1130 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $7,800 | This OCEAN FRONT UNIT has 2 oceanfront balconies with a peaceful unobstructed direct ocean views from every room. 5005 Collins Avenue 1019 Miami Beach WebID# 2295724 $7,800 3 BR 3 bath 2320 sq ft Condo Rental | |
![]() | $7,750 | 1 BR 2 bath 2420 sq ft Condo Rental | |
![]() | $6,850 | 2 BR 2 bath 2420 sq ft Condo Rental | |
![]() | $7,000 | 2BD 2 1 BATH, BEAUTIFUL UNIT WITH OCEAN AND CITY VIEWS. 19333 collins av 509 Sunny Isles Sunny Isles Beach WebID# 2152732 $7,000 2 BR 3 bath Condo | |
![]() | $6,000 | Luxurious apartment completely remodeled and furnished with impact windows and doors, a wonderful ocean view just a few steps from the beach located in privileged area of Miami Beach. 5750 Collins Avenue 14a Miami Beach WebID# 2307390 $6,000 2 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $5,000 | LIVE WORK IN PARADISE with Million Dollar views of the Miami Skyline, FLAMINGO South Tower. 1500 Bay Road 1138s Miami Beach WebID# 2279155 $5,000 2 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $4,553 | AVAILABLE 06 01 UNIT CAN'T BE SHOWN TILL AVAILABLE DATE Welcome to Miami Beach's most exciting residential community, Flamingo Point. 1500 Bay Rd G-0402 Miami Beach WebID# 2241901 $4,553 2 BR 2 bath 1320 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $4,500 furnished | Seasonal vacation rental minimum 30 days CURRENTLY RENTED until June 30, 2022 AVAILABLE FROM JULY 2022 4, 500, AUGUST 4, 500, SEPTEMER 4, 000, OCTOBER 4, 500, NOVEMBER 4, 500 ... 1500 Bay Road 830S Miami Beach WebID# 2152527 $4,500 furnished Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 722 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $4,500 furnished | SPARKLING CONTEMPORARY STUDIO WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS. 100 Lincoln Rd 536 Miami Beach WebID# 2156176 $4,500 furnished Furnished 1 bath 535 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $3,914 | Be the First to Live in this Brand New Premium North Tower Apartment. 1504 Bay Rd N-0827 Miami Beach WebID# 2090583 $3,914 2 BR 2 bath 1257 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $3,500 furnished | Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 835 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $3,300 furnished | Welcome to the Deco Bungalow Located just one block from the beach and walking distance to beachfront hotels, restaurants and more. 4015 Indian Creek Dr 204 Miami Beach WebID# 2128480 $3,300 furnished Furnished 1 bath 401 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $3,500 furnished | TOTALLY UPDATED UNIT WITH FABULOUS OCEAN VIEW. 2625 COLLINS AV 305 Miami Beach WebID# 2128526 $3,500 furnished Furnished 1 BR 2 bath 1075 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $3,000 furnished | Welcome to Casa Luna in Miami Beach ; Located just one block from the beach and walking distance to beachfront hotels, restaurants and more. 4015 Indian Creek Dr 104 Miami Beach WebID# 2128441 $3,000 furnished Furnished 1 bath 401 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $3,000 furnished | This fully furnished studio is located 1 block from the beach on the first floor. 4015 Indian Creek Dr 103 Miami Beach WebID# 2128501 $3,000 furnished Furnished 1 bath 413 sq ft Condo | |
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