Scuba Dive Artificial Reefs
Miami has clear water with a nice average temperature of around 72 degrees. If you are interested in scuba diving, there are 10 artificial reefs offshore from Hollywood to Biscayne Bay. South Beach Divers can set you up with a group going out to dive. Don't worry if you are not scuba certified--they can help get you certified within a few days.
South Beach Divers
850 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 531-6110
southbeachdivers.com/
Swim with Dolphins
The Miami Seaquarium has a couple of dolphin interaction programs that allow visitors to get up close and personal. If you are at least 52 inches tall, you can even get a ride on a dolphin. Children must be at least 5 years old for the dolphin encounter.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
(305) 361-5705
miamiseaquarium.com/
Learn to Windsurf
Sailboard Miami specializes in outdoor water activities, offering kayaking, windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand-up paddlesurfing. They even promise to teach people how to windsurf in only two hours. Look for them on Windsurfer Beach in Miami.
Sailboard Miami
Hobie Island Beach Park
1 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
(305) 361-7245
sailboardsmiami.com/
Stroll
The Miami Beach boardwalk is four miles long and runs from 5th to 46th Street. It is part paved and part wooded. You get to see Ocean Drive and the Art Deco district, as well as the beach and hotels that line the surf.
Miami Beach Boardwalk
Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
(888) 370-4600
miamibeachboardwalk.com/
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
The Doral Golf Resort & Spa has won numerous awards and titles, including Golfweek's 2009 "Best Resort Courses" award. The well-known Blue Monster course, host of the PGA Tour's WGC-CA Championship, is located at the resort. If you need a little help with your game, the Jim McLean Golf School calls the Doral home.
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
4400 N.W. 87th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33178
(800) 713-6725
doralresort.com/
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