Top 5 Instagrammable Places Near Allison Island

1) Miami Beach Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Towers 

63rd Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141

Trying to convince your out-of-town friends that life on Allison Island really is THAT dreamy without spamming them with 37 sunset pics in a row?

Cross the bridge, step onto those glorious glistening sands, and let Miami Beach's iconic lifeguard towers do the talking! 

These bold, colorful showstoppers aren't just beachside décor but Magic City's unofficial welcoming committee, and you'll find one just 3 minutes from Allison Island!

With 31 towers spread along the coast, each rocking its vibrant personality, you can pick the perfect one to match your mood (or flex your color-coordinated fit).

Here's a pro tip: Show up just after sunrise when the sky shows off, and you can dodge the inevitable parade of joggers, seagulls, and overzealous beach yoga groups.

Snap your shot, soak in the view, and boom — you've got proof that living on Allison Island and the view around it is as good as it looks.

2) Fontainebleau Miami Beach 

4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

If your socials need a dash of star power, set your sights on Fontainebleau Miami Beach, a living legend of luxury just 8 minutes from Allison Island.

But before you groan and think it's just ANOTHER hotel, we'll stop you right there!

On the contrary, Fontainebleau is a Miami icon outfitted with curved architecture, sparkling pools, and beachfront glam — signature features that have been stealing the spotlight since the 1950s.

Step onto its lavish perimeters and bask in the retro elegance and modern luxury living alongside palm-lined pools, ocean views, and interiors that look ultra-chic at any angle!

Whether you're sipping a cocktail by the famous bowtie-shaped pool or capturing the timeless glamour of the lobby's iconic marble bowtie floor, every corner at Fontainebleau Miami Beach offers a photo op with a built-in caption!

Fontainebleau is the epitome of Old Hollywood charm and modern Miami flash, and if you live on Allison Island, it'll be your VERY fancy backyard.

3) Miami Beach Boardwalk 

Miami Beach Boardwalk, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Need a backdrop that says, "Yes, I live here?"

The Miami Beach Boardwalk, just 8 minutes from Allison Island, is your oceanfront catwalk with palm trees, sea breeze, and endless photo ops.

This scenic stretch of boardwalk runs alongside some of Miami Beach's most famous hotels and resorts, offering picture-perfect Atlantic views on one side and swaying palms, Art Deco architecture, and luxury pool decks on the other.

Here, you can show off your effortlessly coastal lifestyle as you capture a golden hour glow-up, indulge in a mid-morning stroll in your trendiest athleisure, or watch your dog living their best life.

And with the ocean breeze doing its thing and every step begging to be photographed, your feed won't know what hit it — and neither will your followers.

Call it a walk, a photoshoot, or just another perk of life on Allison Island — either way, the Miami Beach Boardwalk understands the assignment.

4) Cecconi's Miami 

4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Embrace your main-character era at Cecconi's Miami, an effortlessly glamorous Italian gem made for people who believe dinner should come with twinkle lights and flawless vibes, just an 8-minute drive from Allison Island.

Tucked inside Soho Beach House, Cecconi's serves serious aesthetic goals with an open-air courtyard draped in ivy, sparkling white lights, and enough rustic charm to make your feed scream "Vintage!"

Here, locals, hotel regulars, and in-the-know foodies orbit each other over breakfast, lunch, and dinner — with a mood set to "date night" mode, ready to charm the couples looking to spark their romance.

Oh, and the food holds its own, too! 

From cloud-like burrata to spicy lobster spaghetti and wood-fired pizzas, Cecconi's menu knows how to keep your camera AND your taste buds equally busy.

Add in some truffle, a toast-worthy cocktail, and your favorite dining partner, and it's an instant (and Insta) love story with carbs and candlelight.

Could Allison Island's dining scene get any more iconic? Probably not.

5) Basement Bowl & Skate 

2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Ready to trade the beach breezes for a night of neon vibes? Head to the Basement Bowl & Skate — part nightclub, part bowling alley, part skating rink, and 100% made for your camera roll, just 10 minutes from Allison Island.

Tucked beneath the ultra-stylish Miami Beach EDITION, this glowing playground boasts cosmic bowling, a retro-chic ice rink, and lighting effects that deserve a dedicated DJ set.

It's the perfect spot for a break from beach pics, especially if you want to flood your feed with something that looks like Miami Beach and a vintage roller disco had a baby.

And since Basement Bowl & Skate is in Miami Beach, there's no shortage of action, from live dancers and guest DJs to a sound system that gives your ears the VIP experience.

Just a heads-up: anyone under 21 gets gently shown the door at 8 PM, so plan your glow-up accordingly.