The Miami Hurricane

"Once you’re there, watch the windsurfers out on the bay in front of a reversed Miami skyline, or take a dip in the little lagoon."

"Black Beach on Virginia Key offers a glimpse into Florida’s past, when beaches were untamed swaths of sand and scrub, unshadowed by towering condominiums. Be aware that it isn't advisable to go alone."

"Visit South Beach before 10 a.m., while the usual crowd sleeps off the events of the previous night. It’s worth making the trip on a rainy day, to see water and sky interlock in a horizonless sheet."

"On the weekend, Crandon Beach teems with smell and sound. For a more personal experience with Crandon Park, swing by on a weekday, and those vast stretches of sand will be all yours."