Living In Miami Beach: The Perks

Summary: Miami Beach is a city in Southeast Florida, on an island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The area was originally a mangrove swamp. Now, almost everyone knows where "America's Playground" is, and 3 out of 5 people would no doubt have Miami Beach in mind.

Miami Beach is a city in Southeast Florida, on an island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The area was originally a mangrove swamp. Now, almost everyone knows where "America's Playground" is, and 3 out of 5 people would no doubt have Miami Beach in mind. A lot of folks have different reasons for moving to Miami Beach, and this include experiencing the city's frequently sunny skies and diverse cultures, entertainment venues, food, and its glamorous hotel strip. Since Miami Beach is a truly diverse city, where people from all walks of life converge and choose to live, there is a wide range of available real estate properties to choose from. A prospective home-buyer's options would include locations from the ocean to the bay, and structures from small apartments to seaside mansions. Improved Real Estate Market Livens Up Miami Beach The property market picture in Miami Beach has dramatically improved from the old conventional low-rise Miami Beach units to larger, more opulent and elegant high-rise condos which have prices starting from the $300,000 price range to over the 5 million dollars. Currently, real estate properties on the South Beach district are situated in the extravagant Art Deco District, and encompasses 16 city blocks. The properties in this area are surrounded by more than 800 unique buildings of distinct style consisting of hotels, restaurants and apartment buildings, which have inspired the rebirth of this historic and glitzy neighborhood. The Art Deco District attracts celebrities and socialites, as well as baby boomers and the trendy single folks who enjoy the lively and diverse night-life, outdoor cafes and restaurants along Ocean Drive. The place is also well-suited for singles and young families who enjoy the urban lifestyle and savor convenient walks to the local beaches, stores, clubs and restaurants. The Perks Of Living In Miami Beach The benefits of living and owning real estate in Miami Beach include being close to nine miles of sandy, palm-fringed 300-foot wide beach fronts, as well as plenty of places to swim, sunbathe, fish, jet-ski, and do other water sports. This area is perfect for both sports buffs and sunbathers alike. For avid and casual walkers and joggers, a boardwalk along the northern part of the beach is the perfect way to have an early morning exercise ritual. The city's arts, production and entertainment communities also play a huge part to the appeal of living in Miami Beach. The city's wide array of recreational facilities further adds to the Miami Beach appeal. The 34,000-seat Convention Hall complex has been host to several national political conventions and the Miami Beach garden center and conservatory has a reservoir of orchids, anthuriums, and ferns. Other notable cultural landmarks include the Bass Art Museum, the amenities of the Cultural Park, and the Wolfsonian, a museum of design. Miami Beach has an affluent history as a trend setting arts center, from the world famous nightclubs of the 50's, to the rich cultural life of today's modern South Beach. Tourism and tourism related architecture have long defined the city's image, and has added greatly to its prominence as a major leisure and business destination.