Brickell

Cool town, not bad at all in terms of scenery and nice buildings. You can walk to most places faster than you can cab it there. Just take some time walk around and explore.
I wish I got to check more of the town out but it was raining a lot when I visited. Lots of yummy restaurants to check out of as well.

This is the new hot central neighborhood of Miami, which is currently undergoing a major transformation. This is one of the only places not only in Florida but in the entire Southeast where you can live/​work/​play without a car and walk everywhere (except the beach which is a $ 10 Über ride). The crowd here is more sophisticated than the South Beach scene, which seems to attract more creeps and junkies every year. New restaurants and bars are opening up along Miami Ave every week and soon there will be a major shopping mall anchored by Saks 5^th Avenue, an Apple Store, and a dine-​in movie theater. Everything is modern and new and the streets are lined with plenty of trees to give it a lush, green feel.

Brickell is the home to the tallest building in Florida (Four Seasons); the largest concentration of International Banks in the U.S.; numerous high-​rise residential apartments and hotels (Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, Conrad, Viceroy, Hampton Inn, Hotel Urbano); the First Physician’s Office in Miami and Miami Circle, Tequestra Indian Burial Grounds.
There is the Brickell Metro Station; the Metromover (free) and the Brickell Trolley (free but slow) for transportation. Parking at the Hotels and even at the high-​rise Condo buildings will vary in price like any large city. There are only a few places with free parking such as one of the Publix Parking lots and the Strip Mall Parking Lots on SE 8^th. The most widely used parking garage is in Mary Brickell Village. There are parking meters throughout Brickell that are enforced ²⁴⁄₇. You can pay by credit card, cash or by
. There are few permit or meter-​less residential areas in Brickell with free parking. It is recommended you feed the meters and not take chances since the City of Miami Parking Officers work near 24/​7, even on Holidays and South Beach Tow Trucks (Tremont Towing) have been spotted in Brickell.
There are two Publix Grocery Stores, a 7 – 11, a CVS and Walgreens (²⁴⁄₇).
The restaurants are located throughout Brickell including: Mary Brickell Village, Brickell Avenue including inside the Hotels; South Miami Avenue and SE 8^th Street.
There are two major Health Clubs (LA Fitness, LA Sports Club), two CrossFit Gyms, and several small parks (dog walkers, one with an outdoor basketball court). The most popular places to walk/​jog/​run include: Brickell Avenue to Key Biscayne Bridge and Brickell Avenue to Brickell Key Island along the water with breathtaking views of Key Biscayne Bay, the Port of Miami and Downtown Miami.

I am constantly here just always forget to check in. But this is my favorite hang out. There are always good delicious places to eat and it’s nice to just walk around. I love the ambiance. If you want a quick drink you got it all around. It’s a great strip. THe pubs are great. I love this place and it is surrounded by everything good. It’s in the middle of everything.

Surrounded by Little Havana, Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami and Coral Gables, Brickell is a great location to live and or work. Known as Miami’s financial district, Brickell is made up of mostly banks and high-​rise condo buildings. Most of the restaurants here are over priced, but there are many amazing places to eat spanning all price ranges. (Azul, Eos, Perricones, La Moon, Tinta y Café).
Brickell is also a great place to go out with friends, especially as an alternative to South Beach. (Tobacco Road, Club 50, Transit Lounge, Mary Brickell Village etc…) As with most downtown areas in any big American city, parking is a pain, homeless people congregate, and the driver’s suck, but overall Brickell is an awesome and safe area of Miami.