Top things to do nearby 1 Hotel South Beach
Top things to do near 1 Hotel South Beach include enjoying the hotel's private 600-foot Atlantic beachfront and multiple pools, dining at on-site restaurants such as Watr and AVIV, and walking the nearby Miami Beach Boardwalk to reach Collins Avenue shopping and the Bass Museum. For longer outings, arrange day trips to the Everglades, Biscayne Bay boat tours, or Key West through the concierge.
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Hit the beach and boardwalk
1 Hotel South Beach sits on about 600 feet of private Atlantic beachfront with beach loungers, umbrellas, cabanas, and beachside dining when available. Beach dining service hours are listed as daily 11:00 AM–5:30 PM, weather permitting.
The Miami Beach Boardwalk runs very close to the hotel (about a 3-minute walk per the hotel site) and is a convenient route for strolling or biking along the shoreline toward South Beach and other neighborhoods.
- Private beach access and reservable cabanas
- Beach dining hours: daily 11:00 AM–5:30 PM (weather permitting)
- Easy access to the Miami Beach Boardwalk (approx. 3-minute walk)
| Beach Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Private beachfront | About 600 feet of shoreline |
| Cabanas & loungers | Available for reservation |
| Beach services | Dining and umbrella service (hours vary) |
Pools and the rooftop experience
The property has four distinct pools: the Center Pool (the main pool deck), the Cabana Pool, the South Pool (on the 2nd floor with a beachfront view), and an adults-only Rooftop Pool 18 stories up. Cabanas are reservable at multiple pool locations.
The Rooftop Pool is reserved for guests 21 and older and enforces a dress code; it also sits on the hotel rooftop alongside Watr at the 1 Rooftop restaurant and lounge.
- Center Pool: main pool deck (large deck area)
- Rooftop Pool: adults-only, 18 stories up (dress code enforced)
- South Pool: 2nd-floor pool with ocean view
- Cabanas: reservable at Rooftop, Cabana, Center, and South Pools
| Pool | Feature |
|---|---|
| Center Pool | Main pool deck; largest common deck |
| Rooftop Pool | Adults-only (21+); rooftop location |
| South Pool | 2nd-floor pool with beachfront view |
Dining on-site: seven venues
You can eat without leaving the property at seven venues ranging from a rooftop Japanese-influenced restaurant to a beachside outdoor restaurant and a health-focused cafe. In-Room Dining is available 24 hours daily.
Reservations are recommended for several outlets; Watr at the 1 Rooftop requires reservations for non-hotel guests and changes its evening dress code, while AVIV offers breakfast and dinner and welcomes walk-ins but recommends booking.
- Watr at the 1 Rooftop — Japanese-influenced, ocean views (hours listed 11:00 AM–11:00 PM on the hotel site)
- AVIV — Mediterranean/Israeli restaurant (breakfast & dinner hours listed)
- Tala Beach — seasonal beach restaurant and outdoor space (reopens seasonally)
- Plnthouse — healthy, locally sourced breakfast (open mornings)
- The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant — American Coastal, Center Pool
- Neighbors Café — lobby cafe with coffee and grab-and-go items
- Drift Lobby Bar — cocktails and small plates with periodic live music
| Venue | Primary service times |
|---|---|
| Watr at the 1 Rooftop | Lunch & dinner (hotel lists 11:00 AM–11:00 PM) |
| AVIV | Breakfast & dinner (hotel lists breakfast 7:00 AM–11:30 AM) |
| Plnthouse | Breakfast (8:00 AM–11:30 AM) |
Spa, fitness, and wellness
The on-site Bamford Wellness Spa is on the 2nd floor next to the Anatomy fitness center and features 12 treatment rooms, a sauna, hot tub, steam room, and signature therapies such as the 80-minute Bamford Signature Treatment and Natura Bissé facials. Spa hours are listed as daily 9:30 AM–6:00 PM.
Anatomy is the hotel's fitness center, with equipment and complimentary group classes (yoga, Pilates, boxing, kickboxing) on a published weekly schedule. Anatomy hours are 6:00 AM–9:00 PM Monday–Friday and 7:00 AM–8:00 PM on weekends.
- Bamford Wellness Spa — 12 treatment rooms; book by calling 305-604-6792
- Spa hours: daily 9:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Anatomy fitness center — complimentary group classes; age restrictions apply (see front desk)
| Amenity | Hours / Notes |
|---|---|
| Bamford Wellness Spa | Daily 9:30 AM–6:00 PM; reservations recommended |
| Anatomy fitness center | Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–8:00 PM |
Walkable museums, shopping, and the Convention Center
Cultural and shopping options are an easy walk from the hotel: the Bass Museum is about a 6-minute stroll, Collins Avenue shopping is roughly 5 minutes on foot, and the Miami Beach Convention Center is listed as about a 9-minute walk from the property.
For a classic South Beach stroll, the Art Deco Historic District and Ocean Drive are within walking distance; Lincoln Road Mall and Española Way are also within a short ride or walk depending on your pace.
- The Bass Museum — approx. 6-minute walk
- Collins Avenue shopping — approx. 5-minute walk
- Miami Beach Convention Center — approx. 9-minute walk
- Art Deco Historic District / Ocean Drive — walkable; expect longer walk times (about 20–25 minutes depending on route)
| Attraction | Approx. time on foot (as listed) |
|---|---|
| The Bass Museum | About 6 minutes |
| Collins Avenue shopping | About 5 minutes |
| Miami Beach Boardwalk | About 3 minutes |
Getting around and practical tips
The hotel is at 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Bookings must be guaranteed with a major credit card; check-in begins after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. The front desk is open 24 hours.
Valet parking is the property’s only on-site parking option (no self-parking), and electric vehicle charging stations are available in the garage. A complimentary Audi E-tron shuttle runs within a 3-mile radius on a first-come, first-served drop-off-only basis.
- Address: 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Check-in after 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM; 24-hour front desk
- Valet parking only; EV charging available in parking garage
- Free Miami Beach Trolley and Collins Express trolley provide local, no-fare routes
| Service | Detail |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Only on-site parking; in/out privileges |
| Airport distance | Miami International Airport approx. 9.4–10 miles (drive time varies) |
| Concierge transport | Concierge can arrange private transfers and local excursions |
Day trips and longer excursions
Popular day-trip options arranged from Miami Beach include Everglades airboat tours (typical drive time from Miami Beach about 45–60 minutes) and Biscayne Bay boat tours that may include celebrity homes routes. Key West is commonly offered as a long day trip with around 3.5–4 hours one-way driving time.
Ask the concierge for recommended operators and to arrange pick-up or tour logistics; the hotel’s location and transport links make these common full-day choices for visitors based in Miami Beach.
- Everglades airboat wildlife tours — ~45–60 minutes travel time
- Biscayne Bay/celebrity homes boat cruises — half-day options
- Key West day trip — ~3.5–4 hours one-way driving time (full-day excursion)
| Trip | Typical travel time (one-way) |
|---|---|
| Everglades | About 45–60 minutes |
| Key West | About 3.5–4 hours |
| Biscayne Bay cruises | Varies (half-day common) |
