What BestPlaces Users Say about Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches, nightlife, and vibrant culture. However, it also has a large residential population and is considered a desirable place to live. In order to get a better understanding of what it's like to actually live in Miami Beach, I have gathered reviews from various users on BestPlaces.net. Here are some excerpts from four different user reviews that provide insight on what it's like to reside in this particular place:
1. "Miami Beach has a great combination of city living and beach lifestyle. There's always something to do and the weather is amazing. However, the cost of living is quite high and traffic can be a nightmare." - JohnD, 31.
2. "I absolutely love living in Miami Beach. The beach is my backyard, the food is amazing, and the people are diverse and friendly. The only downside is the constant influx of tourists and the inflated prices that come with it." - BeachBabe23, 27.
3. "I moved to Miami Beach a couple of years ago and I haven't looked back. The weather alone is worth it, but the city also has a great arts and culture scene. The only issue for me is the lack of affordable housing options." - Wanderlust87, 33.
4. "Living in Miami Beach has been a dream come true for me. The beaches are beautiful, the food is incredible, and the nightlife is unbeatable. However, it's definitely not a place for someone on a tight budget, as everything from groceries to rent is expensive." - CitySlicker, 25.
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Miami Beach with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Miami Beach
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richbank - 5/20/2006
Miami Beach is a microcosm of America's immigration problem. It is a ppowerful magnet that attracts a broad swath of immigrants to a vibrant and dynamic area. Like Dade and Broward counties, it is a "minority-majority" locale where minority groups constitute the majority of the population, with a heavy emphasis on Hispanic. Our five year old daughter will be going to a school where the demographic is 63% Hispanic, 22% White, 13% Black, 2% Asian. Spanish is the predominant language, which can get tedious. Miami Beach is a pot, but the contents are not melting. The primary ethnic groups tend not to intermix; hence, they are not well blended. There is too much of an "us versus them" mentality as a result of the strong Hispanic influx, which paralyzes government and hampers social intermingling. Miami's heat (not the Basketball Team) can be oppressive and unrelenting, particularly beginning in June and lasting through November. The real estate prices have risen meteorically. A
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Third World - 4/25/2006
I study Native American sign language- it is fascinating. Their history all together is fascinating, all of the U.S. citizens should be required to study more of it. I think most Floridians, South Florida residents, problems reside in the fact that most inhabitants in Miami refuse to learn English. When flying flags- certain people fly their countries flag, not ours. I think naturally citizens of the United States get upset because they wonder why fly their flag when they are angy at our country? No one has to be here I believe. When I lived in Italy, it was considered rude to not learn the language and culture. My grandma was an immigrant and had to go through rigorous history lessons to pass her test to become a U.S. Citizen, whereas today it is much less difficult. People do not try here to learn English, and have lived here for decades. Instead of them learning, U.S. citizens are being chastised for not being bi-lingual. It is definitely interesting to say the
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South Beach ex-fan - 4/25/2006
I moved to South Beach in 1994, when it was a truly a "community". The transformation that has taken place in the last 7 years has been herrendous. Some call it progress: the takeover of small family owned shops and restaurants by national chains and staple stores; the endless party and convention venues that bring individuals to do nothing but disrespect the city and it's citizens, which in the end cost us in tax money to clean up, protect and even restore; exaggerated costs of living; overplanning and zoning for a population that doesn't exist locally; etc. etc. Miami Beach is not what it used to be.... I miss the retired citizens who established a sense of community, with respect and authenticity. But you can't move back time, so it's time I leave this place to the people that migrate for search of "progress". Think twice about what that means to you... because you won't find a positive change
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Native language? - 2/23/2006
Don't forget that the U.S. was created by immigrants. Our native language should technically be Indian. I have still not met an "American" whose ancestors weren't from another country. I lived in Miami for almost 10 years. The climate is beautiful, most people are very nice (rude people live everywhere!!) and there are tons of things to do. Don't bash this city because it's different. Why do you think it's one of the top vacation spots in the U.S.? Miami rocks!!
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