Top 5 Date Spots in Downtown Miami

1) Set up an intimate breakfast picnic at Bayfront Park 

301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Surprises are a great way to kick off a romantic getaway, so if you're meeting for an early morning tour of Downtown Miami, sneak in an intimate breakfast picnic by the bay at Bayfront Park!

Spanning 32 acres in the heart of the urban center, Bayfront Park is the perfect destination for relaxation, outdoor activities, and breathtaking bay views around Downtown Miami!

In fact, when describing Bayfront Park, iconic is an understatement! 

Think vast open lawn spaces, performance venues with special event lighting and VIP seating areas, a tropical rock garden, and a waterfall dating back to 1926. 

Bayfront Park also features free events, such as yoga, movie nights, salsa classes, and a handful of paid events, such as festivals and concerts. 

Other Bayfront Park amenities include tree-lined paths, benches, picnic tables, FPL Solar Amphitheater, The Tina Hills Pavilion, and the Lee & Tina Hills PlayGround for the kids. 

Set up an intimate picnic with all her breakfast favorites and watch her face glow up — she'll never see it coming!

2) Add a little culture to your rendezvous with a tour of The Perez Art Museum

1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Keeping your partner invested is a surefire way to keep the date going throughout the day, so be sure to include an in-depth tour of The Perez Art Museum when you visit!

A little art and culture never hurt, right?

A three-story building raised on a platform with enormous airy verandas, surrounded by water and beautifully landscaped gardens, The Perez Art Museum has over one hundred and twenty thousand square feet of exhibition space housing beautiful works from famous artists like Picasso and a thought-provoking collection focusing on international modern and contemporary art showcasing the diversity of the 20th and 21st century. 

The building itself is worthy of being called an artwork exhibiting contemporary and experiential art, as it was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, drawn from the iconic Stiltsville homes built offshore in the 1930s.

Floors brimming with diverse and eye-capturing artwork and lots of space to appreciate it — let's get your date cultured before heading out to that busy strip, shall we?

3) Have a chic, Parisian café-inspired lunch at Cafe Bastille Downtown 

248 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131

French cuisine has always been an icon of world-class dining, and if you've always dreamed of sipping a cup of coffee and devouring a plate or two at the mesmerizing cafés of Paris, you're not the only one!

Here's the good news — you won't have to fly to France to share this amazing experience with your date!

All you need to do is drive down to Café Bastille Downtown, an all-day café inspired by the wonders of French cuisine!

Armed with a menu that promises to please even the most unique palates, Café Bastille Downtown is heaven-sent to breakfast, brunch, and lunch lovers because, well, it has all your favorite meals covered — the French way, nonetheless!

Omelets, burgers, Benedicts, sweet and savory pastries, pancakes, salads, hearty bowls, and more — the Cafe Bastille Downtown menu promises to overwhelm you, in a good way, with all the delicious options!

Add everything to their lineup of coffees and teas, and well, you may have just discovered your new favorite brunch spot in Miami! 

It'll be one chic, Parisian café-inspired lunch date she CAN'T resist!

4) Impress her with breathtaking, 360-degree city views on the Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel 

401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

New to Downtown Miami or otherwise, no one can no to a view of the cityscape and Biscayne Bay from 200ft. in the air, so bring your date to Bayside Marketplace and see Downtown Miami's breathtaking sights on the Skyviews Miami Wheel!

A 15-minute, air-conditioned observation wheel with climate-controlled glass gondolas, the Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel towers almost 200 feet above Bayside Marketplace, offering unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay, Bayfront Park, and the iconic Downtown Miami skyline.

Impress your date with this thrilling experience, but make sure she's not claustrophobic or scared of heights because it can go the other way around fast!

5) Celebrate being crazy in love with a casual but romantic dinner at La Cañita 

Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33132

After an exhausting day exploring Downtown Miami, a hearty spread is in order, and there's no better way to end the night than with a casual but romantic dinner date at La Cañita!

Bringing bold, exciting Caribbean & Cuban cuisines, live music, and a celebration of rum culture to Bayside Marketplace, La Cañita, which means "little sugarcane" in Spanish, celebrates the food and flavors of tropical, sun-drenched destinations like Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and Puerto Rico, along with influences from Central and South America.

We're talking Empanadas, Ceviches, Ropa Viejas, Arroz Con Pollo Alla Planchas, and more, served with spectacular waterfront views and live music daily — with refreshing cocktails and the lively Miami spirit to boot!

Delicious food, a vibrant scene, live music, and a romantic view?

Now, that's the way to cap off a date in Downtown Miami!