Distance from SugarLoaf Key to Miami, FL: 195 km (121.17 miles)
Total distance driven (includes in-city driving): 3,727.2 (2,315.9 miles)
Average gas consumption: 21.4L per 100 KM
Stayed at Miami Everglades Campground – check out our site below. We are finding that most private campgrounds in Florida are focused on Snow Birds and are a bit expensive ($50 to $60 a night). However they do have a bunch of amenities like a pool and sundeck, Jacuzzi, bar lounge, onsite restaurant, and of course…shuffleboard.
They even have wildlife - check out the salamander hiding out in our BBQ.
South Beach was the jewel of Miami for us… long sand beaches….
….beautiful Boulevards…
…streets are lined with buildings designed in early 20th century art deco. Restaurants and sidewalks merge so you end up walking right through each restaurant as you walk Ocean blvd.
Here's another scene from South Beach. We found a parking spot right on the Boulevard for only $1.50 per hour - not bad!
The next day we went to visit the posh neighbourhood of Coral Gables with beautiful tree lined streets…
…and Spanish architecture.
While in Coral Gables we dropped into the famous Biltmore Hotel and arrived on the one day they offer free tours.
In the back is the Biltmore Golf Course which many Presidents have played on.
Our tour guide pointed out that Biltmore has one of the largest swimming pools in the US
And here's the grand lobby at the Biltmore...
Out last stop in Coral Gables was the beautiful Venetian Swimming pool. Believe it or not but this is their public swimming pool which cost just a few dollars to swim in all day.
On our last day in Miami we visited Coconut Grove. Nice shops and some interesting architecture.
Finally we gave downtown Miami a chance and it was not too bad. The business center locks down at night as if they are expecting a riot while the shoreline still has lots of life after 5pm.
…nice looking condos on the waterfront…
…also some interesting architecture.
Finally we said goodnight to Miami and headed off deep into Everglade National Park.
