# Greater Miami & Miami Beach

> Official destination marketing website for Greater Miami and Miami Beach, operated by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). Comprehensive travel planning resource covering Miami-Dade County, Florida — including Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Brickell, and 30+ distinct neighborhoods and municipalities. The site serves leisure travelers, meeting planners, travel trade professionals, and media with information on hotels, restaurants, attractions, events, and local experiences.

## About This Destination

Greater Miami & Miami Beach encompasses all of Miami-Dade County, Florida, featuring world-renowned beaches, Art Deco architecture, vibrant multicultural neighborhoods, and a thriving culinary and arts scene. The destination is known for its subtropical climate, diverse cultural heritage, and status as the "Cruise Capital of the World."

Key geographic areas include:
- **Miami Beach (barrier island)**: South Beach, Mid Beach, North Beach, Art Deco Historic District
- **Mainland Miami**: Downtown/Brickell, Wynwood, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables
- **North Miami-Dade**: Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, North Miami
- **South Miami-Dade**: Homestead, Florida City (gateways to Everglades and Florida Keys)

**Essential visitor information:**
- Primary airports: Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)
- Climate: Subtropical; peak season November-April; hurricane season June-November
- Population: ~2.7 million (Miami-Dade County)
- Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)