Top 5 Instagrammable Places near Venetian Islands

1) Venetian Causeway Bridge 

North Atlantic Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Are you ready for a heaping serving of nature, stunning architecture, and dazzling waterfront views spanning Biscayne Bay?

Tick off all the RIGHT boxes for an Instagram-worthy shot that WOWS the masses with a trip to the Venetian Causeway Bridge, a famous Venetian Islands landmark for strolls, runs, and bike rides along the unmatched scenic views of the water, luxurious mansions, and the city skyline! 

A thoroughfare of 12 bridges connecting mainland Miami with Miami Beach and the Venetian Islands, the Venetian Causeway Bridge is a 2.8-mile stretch of architectural design listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

At the Venetian Causeway Bridge, you'll find a beautiful backdrop for running or walking along the water, including several bike paths to take in South Florida's splendor!

Apart from its highlights, the Venetian Causeway Bridge is a less crowded alternative to General Douglas MacArthur Causeway, which means more free space to explore, pose, and snap away!

2) The Standard Spa, Miami Beach 

40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

An Instragram-worthy destination, upscale hotel, AND a stress-free pamper playground in one?

Indeed, no place does it better than The Standard Spa Miami Beach!

Located on Belle Isle, Venetian Islands, steps away from the action on South Beach, lies The Standard Spa Miami Beach, offering the "adults-only" spa retreat YOU DESERVE on the coveted stretches of SoBe, Miami Beach!

Set amidst peaceful tropical gardens, The Standard Spa Miami Beach features pet-friendly breezy and soothing rooms with comfy beds, Egyptian Cotton sheets, fluffed-down pillows, daybeds, spa rain showers, custom organic bath amenities, HDTVs, overstocked minibars, and waterfall hot tubs!

Many of The Standard Spa Miami Beach rooms offer private terraces, outdoor soaking tubs, and indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy playgrounds!

Comfortable, world-class, AND pretty to look at?

You can't tell me The Standard Spa Miami Beach DOESN'T deserve a spot on your IG feed!

The Standard Spa Miami Beach also features a café, gym, boutique, nail salon, an intimate indoor bar, and an on-site restaurant, Lido Bayside Grill, serving a sun-kissed global-inspired menu. 

But take note-- you'll have to be 21+ to check in and 18+ to stay at The Standard Spa Miami Beach, so make sure to leave the kids at home on your visit!

3) Maurice Gibb 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, 5 minutes away from the Venetian 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!

4) Margaret Pace Park  

1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132

Are you looking for an expansive, breathtaking nature spot for lush IG-worthy snaps?

Margaret Pace Park may be the "key" to helping you achieve an aesthetic social media feed!

Set directly on Biscayne Bay amid Edgewater's residential condos, just a 7-minute drive from the Venetian Islands, Margaret Pace Park, named after one of Miami's most significant preservationists, is home to winding pathways, mangrove forests, two dog parks, sports activities, including basketball, volleyball, and tennis, and waterfront access for water sports such as kayaking or waterboarding.

It is lined with condominium towers along North Bayshore Drive, which frames it nicely against the water and makes it one of the loveliest spots in Miami.

At Margaret Pace Park, you're likely to spot joggers stretching after an evening run and friendly pickup games-- a perfect place to look for "subjects" if you're into professional photography! 

And did I mention that it has the most picturesque waterfront views of the Venetian Islands and Miami Beach too?

Probably one of the most noteworthy IG spots in and around the Venetian Islands!

5) Pérez Art Museum Miami 

1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Who needs proper angling and filters when you've got a haven of IG-worthy backdrops within your midst?

Say hello to the Pérez Art Museum Miami, one of Downtown Miami's most prominent cultural destinations, a 7-minute drive from the Venetian Islands!

Offering a vibrant lineup of exhibits, hands-on workshops, educational programs, lectures, and community events, the Pérez Art Museum Miami is the PERFECT destination for art lovers, museum geeks, and Instagram socialites (or hopefuls)!

In fact, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (which was designed by Herzog & de Meuron, by the way) boasts an impressive collection of 20th and 21st-century art, some emphasizing Miami's ethnically rich community, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African diaspora!

At the Pérez Art Museum Miami, you can explore three floors of galleries comprised of nearly 3,000 permanent collection pieces plus additional rotating exhibits, then head outdoors to marvel and take photos of the lush hanging gardens and large-scale sculptures amidst the native hammock garden!

It truly doesn't get any better than this-- for your eyes AND your Instagram feed!