South Beach, also nicknamed SoBe, is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach, Florida, United States, located due east of Miami city proper between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The area encompasses Miami Beach south of Dade Boulevard.

This area was the first section of Miami Beach to be developed, starting in the 1910s, due to the development efforts of Carl G. Fisher, the Lummus Brothers, and John S. Collins, the latter of whose construction of the Collins Bridge provided the first vital land link between mainland Miami and the beaches.

The area has gone through numerous artificial and natural changes over the years, including a booming regional economy, increased tourism, and the 1926 hurricane, which destroyed much of the area. As of 2010, 39,186 people lived in South Beach

South Beach, also nicknamed SoBe, is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach, Florida, United States, located due east of Miami city proper between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The area encompasses Miami Beach south of Dade Boulevard.

South Beach, also known as SoBe, is a vibrant neighborhood located at the southern end of Miami Beach between 5^th and 23^rd Streets. South Beach, likely the most popular neighborhood in Miami Beach, is globally known for its exciting nightlife and gorgeous beaches, but South Beach offers much more culture and entertainment. For instance, South Beach is famous for its art deco designs, historic hotels, shopping, restaurants, and its uber-luxury condo living options.

This area was the first section of Miami Beach to be developed, starting in the 1910s, due to the development efforts of Carl G. Fisher, the Lummus Brothers, and John S. Collins, the latter of whose construction of the Collins Bridge provided the first vital land link between mainland Miami and the beaches.

South Beach Art Deco

Art Deco, which is the famed architecture in the heart of South Beach, is not only an architectural style, but is a global design aesthetic that first trended in Paris in 1925. Art Deco then spread worldwide during the 1920’s through the early 40’s and popularized during this time period in South Beach. Further, in 1979, the Art Deco District in South Beach was listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. The Art Deco District in the heart of South Beach is located between 5^th and 23^rd Streets along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue. So, if you find yourself strolling along one of these celebrated streets, you will notice the Art Deco architecture on the exterior façade of many of the buildings, but some of the most quintessential Art Deco buildings in South Beach are The Colony Hotel, Park Central Hotel, Essex House, The Clevelander, The Delano, The Webster, The Breakwater, The Raleigh and The Tides.

Average Market Prices:

Homes for sale in South Miami range from $549,000 to $4,500,000 in pricing. Some homes are priced at $63,950,000.

Average Income: $250,000.

Common Design, Construction, or Architectural Types

South Miami architecture is anchored on Art Deco. Their version of Art Deco consists of vibrant tropical colors, bringing the outdoors indoors with floor-to-ceiling windows and open balconies, palms and other tropical foliage, and metallic and glass accents. There are also some constructions featuring Italian or Spanish influences.

Some of the most luxurious South Beach condos are located in the ultra-affluent neighborhood, South of Fifth, which is also referred to locally as SoFi. The enclave South of Fifth is a small neighborhood situated on the southern tip of Miami Beach that begins at South Pointe Park and covers north to 5th Street, from east to west. As one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami Beach, it should be no surprise that SoFi is home to some of the most luxe condo towers in all of South Florida and is truly an ideal place to call home. A few of the ultra-high-end luxury condos South of Fifth include Continuum South Beach, Apogee South Beach, 321 Ocean, One Ocean, Murano at Portofino, and the newly-constructed Glass Miami Beach.

South Miami is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Students attend South Miami K-8 Center, South Miami Middle Community School, and South Miami Senior High School.