Top 5 Date Spots near Star Island

1) Ride across Canopy Park's immaculate scenery

701 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When in Miami, uncovering Florida's lustrous nature is not something you can dismiss, especially since there's no ecosystem on Earth quite like it!

Ancient mangroves, towering palms, and myriad displays of colorful, fragrant botanicals — can you think of a better and more ROMANTIC view?

So start your date riding through a gorgeous paradise within an easy drive to Star Island, Sofi's Canopy Park, only 3 minutes away!

Say hello to Canopy Park, a three-acre lush paradise blooming between the 600 and 700 blocks of Alton Road! 

At Canopy Park, you'll have open greenspaces shaded by native tree species, pedestrian trails, bike paths, an outdoor gym, a dog run, an expansive children's playground, and public art installations for your Instagram snaps.

Explore Canopy Park's botanic grove of Florida's native trees and plants, including over 600 orchids (a backyard oasis, if I say so myself) and contextual and climbable sculptures promising to delight and amaze!

Your date won't be able to resist this beauty!

2) Savor the timeless combination of coffee + pastries at Rosetta Bakery

929 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Mornings are best spent with coffee and flaky pastries, so plan a light and easy breakfast date at Rosetta Bakery, one of South Beach's esteemed Italian bakeries, 6 minutes away from Star Island! 

Receiving accolades and praises for its intricate menu of classic Italian sweets and pastries, Rosetta Bakery vies to be an official ambassador of the Italian art of baking, a genuine mix of history, the highest quality ingredients exclusively made in Italy, and timeless traditions!

We're talking about a tempting array of baked goods ranging from tarts and croissants to out-of-this-world creations, plus various coffee concoctions that will make your mouth water each time!

Every item looks as gorgeous as it tastes!

And speaking of gorgeous, Rosetta Bakery also offers a quaint, cozy, and homey space highlighted by a chic, rustic appeal PERFECT for a ROMANTIC coffee-slash-breakfast experience!

Unforgettable and MAGICAL, you say?

Say no more — Rosetta Bakery is the WAY! 

3) Discover a one-of-a-kind immersive art experience at ARTECHOUSE Miami 

736 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Are you ready to color your date in "hues" of new-age art and technology?

Visit ARTECHOUSE Miami in vibrant SoBe and treat your partner to a unique, immersive sensory encounter, a first of its kind, just a 6-minute drive from Star Island!

A pioneer in experiential art, ARTECHOUSE creates, produces, and presents innovative, genre-pushing, technology-driven exhibits promising to feed curiosity-seekers minds, young and old!

In fact, ARTECHOUSE has produced and created over 30 groundbreaking, multi-sensory art exhibits, 150 XR activations, and ten live shows in its in-house studio in collaboration with over 40 artists!

Purchase your tickets ahead of time and visit ARTECHOUSE Miami's website for their latest exhibitions — this unique date idea is bound to top any other!

4) Feed your hunger for the outdoors at Jungle Island

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132

Are you looking to "spice" up an otherwise relaxing day around Star Island?

Keep the date on a "high" note (no pun intended) with an exciting excursion to Jungle Island, 7 minutes from Star Island!

Satisfy your date's hunger for adrenaline within an eco-adventure theme park like no other!

Hailed as Miami's premier entertainment destination and a favorite South Florida landmark, Jungle Island is an intimate zoological park between Downtown Miami and South Beach, where you'll find some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals, shows and exhibits, treetop trekking, and immersive, real-life jungle experiences.

Not to mention, Jungle Island also has a private beach, picturesque outdoor spaces, a lush canopy of tropical trees, and an 18-acre park!

Indeed, there'll be so much to see and many "firsts" to share with your date on this romantic getaway!

Your first kiss, maybe?

5) Retreat to Joia Beach for a romantic beachside spread 

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 

Why spend an exceptional night tied up to a traditional fine-dining dinner date when you can indulge in a magical beachside spread at Joia Beach, only 5 minutes away from Star Island?

Nestled in Jungle Island, hidden behind a picturesque pathway encompassed by lush jungle greenery and ambient lighting, Joia Beach is Miami's only private beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy delicious food and the elements and beauty of nature!

Savor a day-to-night dining experience brimming with global flavors, freshly sourced seasonal ingredients, prime cuts of meat, freshly caught seafood, an extensive raw bar, and weekly Chef's specials!

Adding a more romantic vibe to your dinner date, Joia Beach offers live music and a picturesque scene of sun-drenched sands, sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, and vibrant pink-hued golden sunsets!

After your hearty dinner, grab some cocktails and settle on a spot by the beach, allowing the fantastic backdrop to transport you to a place of "pure Joia"— your date won't get enough of it!