Top 5 Instagrammable Places near Sunset Islands

1) Miami Beach Golf Club 

2301 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Everyone knows Miami isn't complete without a challenging AND scenic round of golf, so jumpstart your signature Magic City retreat with a trip to one of Miami Beach's top golfing destinations and get those followers drooling with envy! 

There's nothing like a Miami Beach Golf Club experience to keep your feed interesting!

Originally opened as Bayshore Golf Course in 1923 as part of pioneering developer Carl Fisher's ambitious Alton Beach subdivision designed to lure wealthy winter residents from New York, Indianapolis, and Detroit, Miami Beach Golf Club boasts a par-72 course with 18 holes lined with native palm trees and water features, set in the historic South Beach, just 3 minutes away from Sunset Islands.

Miami Beach Golf Club's course builds to a challenging conclusion with its three notable final holes, from the short par-four of the 16th hole to the 18th hole—also a par four, admired for its Old Florida feel with plentiful palm trees and other tropical foliage-- a guaranteed eye-candy even for non-golfers looking for a scenic view!

Best of all, Miami Beach Golf Club also features a popular full-service restaurant, so after rounds of golf and Instagram photo sessions, you can start feasting to replenish your energy without having to step outside this beauty!

2) Pura Vida

1940 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Are you swapping your sugary goodies for a green smoothie?

Eating healthier doesn't have to be boring, especially when you can do it with STYLE!

Located steps from the water's edge, nestled in the heart of Sunset Harbour, 5 minutes away from Sunset Islands, Pura Vida wows diners with outdoor seating with shaded, signature boho-chic tables and chairs and mesmerizing interiors featuring natural tones and light wooden finishes.

And, of course, a menu of scrumptious, healthy bites!

Imagine eating greens and actually liking them.

Step inside Pura Vida, and you'll know what I'm talking about!

3) Sunset Harbor Shops

1900 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Discover an enchanting destination of sophistication, luxury, and an unparalleled shopping experience at Sunset Harbor Shops, an opulent oasis for fashion enthusiasts, culinary connoisseurs, and those in search of unique adventures--

Or a bountiful amount of Instagrammable nooks and crannies!

Feast your eyes on elegant flagship stores like Frankie Miami and Eberjey, where you'll be amazed by various colors, textures, and styles.

After indulging in retail therapy, you can treat your tastebuds to an exquisite culinary symphony via Sunset Harbor Shop's lineup of gourmet restaurants offering a unique ambiance and tantalizing flavors, from cozy cafes to award-winning fine dining establishments.

Need more Sunset Harbor Shops highlights?

Impress your followers with a plethora of snaps amid the enchanting fountains at the central courtyard or enjoy the vibrant colors of a marvelous sunset in one of the rooftop bars and capture the beauty of the daily spectacle of nature!

Whether you're looking for an aesthetic backdrop for a fashionable ensemble or a breathtaking scene to satisfy your wanderlust, Sunset Harbor Shops promises countless striking photos for your socials and keepsakes, only a 6-minute drive from Sunset Islands!

Need I say more?

4) Miami Beach Botanical Garden 

2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach's high energy can be draining, especially for peeps who aren't used to crowds, so if you need a little tranquility away from the water, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden is the key to your woes!

Good thing this lovely paradise is just 6 minutes away from Sunset Islands!

An intimate 3-acre tropical garden serving as a sustainable urban oasis in the middle of the glitz and neon of South Beach, Miami Beach Botanical Garden welcomes visitors worldwide, educating those who meander its pathways and connecting gardens that showcase its gorgeous horticulture collections.

Yes, folks, it's the ULTIMATE Miami Beach backyard, and we're all for it!

From its different plant and flower species blooming at different times of the year, a beautiful Japanese Garden with an iconic red bridge that tops all Instagram-worthy spots, ponds, wildlife, and fountains creating a tropical escape in the middle of Miami, Miami Beach Botanical is everything you'd expect in a botanical garden-- and so much more!

5) Maurice Gibb Memorial Park 

18th St & Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Are you ready for sweeping water views and lush green spaces worthy of filling up your 'gram feeds? 

Well, expect this and more to come your way at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, a waterfront park honoring the late Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb, 6 minutes away from Sunset Islands!

At Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, you'll find an expansive natural area with big trees that provide shade, a playground for kids, and many paths for a stroll.  

You can also take mesmerizing snaps by the wooden platform on the water, covered by trees, for that unmatched aesthetic touch.

Adjacent to Maurice Gibb Memorial Park is the Sunset Harbour condos and its marina, so the park makes for some fun people-watching and boat-watching, too!