Sunny Isles Beach — Little Moscow in Miami

Modern History of Sunny Isles Beach

Florida Riviera is a vibrant city on the Atlantic coast of Florida, known for luxurious resorts and a variety of languages spoken by both visitors and residents. American Venice is the first name of Sunny Isles. So Harvey Baker Graves dubbed the coastal lands that he bought in 1920. With the advent of the Holover Bridge, serious construction began here: canals, bays and man-made islands were created for the construction of buildings with panoramic views of the ocean.

In 1936, the territory was bought by cognac magnate Curtis Freudtert and built the famous lingering pier. Private development of the 60s developed the economy and tourism sector of the region. In 1997, local activists decide to create a separate municipality, and on January 7, Sunny Isles Beach becomes an independent administrative unit.

This is followed by the release of a local newspaper, the opening of mail and transport lines. The City Hall creates parks, equips beaches, holds sports, entertainment and cultural festivals and opens schools.

Internationality is the hallmark of this modern twin city in Italy, Israel, Uruguay and Taiwan. They speak Spanish, English, Russian and Yiddish, you can often hear French, Italian, Polish, German and Portuguese.

Things to do in Sunny Isles

The coast is a self-sufficient region, living actively and intensively. A wide beach with white sand and turquoise water attracts lovers of even tanning and water sports, and fishermen have long chosen the famous Newport pier with a length of 230 meters, entered in the register of historical heritage sites. For lovers of meditation and outdoor sports, Samson Beach Park provides yoga courses. Set an alarm early — classes are held at dawn.

Upscale hotels can hardly be called a tourist attraction, but Sunny Isles Beach is famous for its quality, design and impeccable service. In addition to the above resort complexes, an excellent vacation can be spent in the hotels of Maren, Newport, Ramada, Sol and Turnberry.

Holidays and parks

In Sunny Isles they like holidays, they even more like to spend them outdoors. At folk festivals, you can get acquainted with the culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as participate in events dedicated to Russia. Classical music lovers will love the annual April Bach on the Beach concert, and a jazz festival takes place in November.

In June, spectacular motor boat races of the NIB, and in July, pop music performers perform as part of the Sunny Serenade festival. Florida's summer lasts all year, but its calendar ending is also celebrated by Peach Bash party, with attractions for children, beach games and dishes from the best city eateries on wheels. In addition, free Full Moon evening yoga classes are held on the beach each month.

City parks are numerous and diverse: this is the Samson coastal park, the Lila Kaufmann botanical garden, the Gateway park with a butterfly colony and a stage for concerts and shows, and the extensive Intracostal park along the coastline, consisting of four different areas with walking paths, playgrounds for picnics and modern sculptures.

Shopping and Restaurants

Sunny Isles Beach is known not only for the abundance of parks and luxury hotels, but also for one of the largest shopping centers in Florida — Aventura Mall. You can combine shopping with a walk in the air along the shopping passages of Bal Harbor Shops, famous for their rich assortment of luxury goods.

Cafes and restaurants of the city are remarkable for the freshness of the ingredients and the variety of choices, as well as the cozy atmosphere and magnificent views of the ocean. Gourmet gourmet delights will delight gourmets at such renowned establishments as:

• Saka Mori Japanese Fusion — Japanese restaurant in the Trump Hotel;
• Vue Bistro + Terrace Bar — American cuisine restaurant with a panoramic terrace at the Hilton Doubletree hotel;
• Il Mulino New York - Miami — Italian restaurant at the Aqualina Hotel;
• Avra Miami — Mediterranean restaurant in Aqualina;
• Cut 38 — American steakhouse in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach;
• Baires Grill — Argentine steakhouse.

Miami Spice is an unusual event of famous restaurants, the purpose of which is to familiarize residents and visitors to the gastronomic cuisine. The action is held in August and September and invites everyone to taste the dishes of famous chefs at low prices. To participate, it is necessary to reserve a table in advance in the restaurants participating in the action.