South Beach isn’t just sand and surfing; it’s home to one of the best-preserved collections of Art Deco architecture in the world.
Long before it became a global vacation destination, this was a small seaside town shaped by pastel-colored hotels built in the 1930s and 40s.
Today, walking these streets feels like stepping into a postcard, and it’s one of the easiest things to enjoy during a stay with Casa Hotels Group.
What to Look For
Once you start noticing them, Art Deco details are everywhere in South Beach:
- Pastel color palettes trimmed in white
- Glowing neon signage, especially after dark
- Round porthole windows
- Terrazzo floors in hotel lobbies
- Stepped, geometric rooflines
Ocean Drive
This is the postcard image of South Beach: a row of candy-colored hotels facing the ocean, lit up in neon at night. It’s the most photographed Art Deco stretch in the city.
Collins Avenue
One block back from the beach, Collins Avenue has an equally rich collection of Art Deco and MiMo buildings, with less foot traffic and more room to look up and take it in.
Española Way and Lincoln Road
Round out your walk with the Mediterranean-Revival charm of Española Way and the historic, pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road, both lined with cafés and shops.
Stay Close to Action
Every Casa Hotels property puts you within walking distance of the historic district:
- Casa Collins — steps from Collins Avenue’s Art Deco and MiMo stretch
- Casa Ocean — close to the iconic Ocean Drive skyline
- Casa Sobe — central for combining the beach with an afternoon walk
- Casa Sofi — a quieter base just outside the busiest stretch
South Beach’s Art Deco architecture is free to enjoy and unlike anywhere else.
Book direct for the Best Rates at Casa Collins, Casa Ocean, Casa Sofi, or Casa Sobe, and you’ll be steps from it all.
