How to Have Fun in Miami with a Teenager!
White sand stretches bright under a sun that seems to hang perpetually at the edge of noon. Palm trees line the shore, their fronds stirring in trade winds that carry the scent of salt and sunscreen. Miami Beach is a place of contrasts—laid-back and energetic, natural and built, historic and contemporary—where the sea is always present and the pace of life shifts with the sun.
So I know what you are thinking.....what did you do in the city of nightlife with a teenager?We actually had fun and did a lot of teenage-friendly activities.
Where We Stayed:
We stayed in Loews, which made it a tad easier since the hotel itself it kid-friendly (the hotel has a pool, game room and movie theater for the under 18 crowd). The hotel is conveniently located on Collins avenue in South Beach, which is close to all restaurants, beach and other activities.
Things to do:
Bike Rides on South Beach. We decided to rent Citi bikes ($4.50/30 minutes) after stuffing our faces at breakfast one morning and we had a bumpy, trippy, boomerang ride. We laughed the entire ride because some of us had not rode a bike in years. We snapped a million photos and videos while trying to escape the heat. We rode along the south beach bike trail that ended at the hotel without harming anyone (thank God). Most importantly, the teenager felt like a teenager and I felt like I was 16 again.
Brunch at Little Hen. We sipped tea and breakfast martinis at this contemporary breakfast and brunch spot. The food options includes omelets, rose petal pancakes, and banana foster french toast. I will say the pancakes are delicious without syrup. This is a cutesy vibe for photos and aesthetics.
Jet Skis on South Beach. You must be at least 18 to rent jet ski in Miami however, you can be at least 14 and accompany and adult on jet skis. This is a great adveture for teenager to experience and feel the thrill.
Live. Lastly, we lived. I enjoyed the moments where we continued to dance, sing and laugh the most. I had fun in Miami with a teenager because I got to become a teenager again. I got to relive my teenage years but this time, bold, brave and fearless.
Will you visit Miami with children? Let me know your thoughts.