Miami Beach, part of the busy international metropolis of Miami in Southeast Florida, is a recreational hotspot for residents and visitors. With highs ranging between 75 and 79 degrees and lows between 59 and 64 degrees in February, there area variety of outdoors activities during this month to choose from.
Miami's beaches are, according to the Official Greater Miami Beaches Guide, considered to be among the world's best by the Travel Channel, USA Today, and the Surfrider Foundation. Even in February, when the average temperature is in the upper-seventies, you can enjoy Miami's beaches, over a dozen in total. The family-friendly Matheson Hammuch Park Beach in South Miami is rated by Frommers as the Best Scenic Beach in the area. You can also head to busier, world-famous South Beach, known as SoBe. Water sports and activities around Miami Beach include scuba diving in Miami's artificial reefs, snorkeling, windsurfing, jetskiing, and kayaking.
Matheson Hammock Park Beach
9610 Old Cutler Rd.
Miami, FL 33156
305-665-5475
South Beach
Ocean Drive & 5th St. to Collins Ave. & 21st St .
Miami Beach
305-673-7714
Miami Beach
900 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139-5013
786-871-1247
For people who like swimming but don't like the sand, or for families with kids who like pools, the Venetian Pool, which is open to the public in February, is an ideal swimming spot near Miami Beach. Located in upscale Coral Cables, the pool is a historical landmark, built in 1924 and included in the National Register of Historic Places. The pool is known for being wildly unique with Spanish-style porticos and waterfalls, making it a romantic spot for couples or an exotic location for children.
Venetian Pool
2701 de Soto Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-460-5306
Miami Beach is world-famous for its hot nightlife scene, giving Miami residents and visitors an opportunity to work up a sweat after the February sun sets. There are many clubs to choose from in the area, representing a range of music preferences, such as techno, reggae, and salsa. Cameo is a techno club which features shows by world-renown DJs. Bongo's Cuban Café is a Latin club owned by Gloria Estefan and her husband. Mango's Tropical Café in South Beach offers live Latin and reggae music throughout the week.
Cameo
1445 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-2667
Bongo's Cuban Cafe
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786-777-2100
900 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139-5013
786-871-1247
For a fun way to stay active on dry land, you can go mountain biking at Oleta River State Park, the biggest urban park in Florida, according to Florida State Parks. Known for its mountain-biking trails, the park contains ten miles of moderately-challenging to advanced trails and four miles of trails for beginners. There is also a three-mile-long paved trail for kids or roller-bladers to enjoy.
Oleta River State Park
3400 N.E. 163rd St.
North Miami, Florida 33160
305-919-1844
http://www.floridastateparks.org/oletariver
