Sports and leisure activities Miami

Budget & Tips

Miami offers many outdoor activities at a low price. The cheapest is of course swimming in the sea! For a few dollars, you can also access the state parks which are full of hiking trails. Other water activities are possible all over Florida (kayaking, snorkeling...) but you will have to pay a higher amount.

What's very local

If you have some space in your suitcase, you can bring fins, a mask and a snorkel as well as water shoes. You'll be ready for an impromptu snorkeling trip in the clear waters of Florida. To complete the perfect Floridian kit, you'll also need a folding beach chair and an umbrella (some beachfront hotels can lend them out).

Your documents please

If you can practice most activities freely, some require a specific authorization. This is the case for scuba diving, for which you will need to present a certification (or pass it on the spot) and for fishing, which requires a freshwater or saltwater fishing license (it can be purchased online at myfwc.com/license).

To be booked

Reservations are recommended for most paid activities (kayak or canoe rentals, scuba diving, boat tours, airboats, etc.), especially during peak tourist season. This is also the case for sporting events such as the Miami Heats basketball games at the FTX Arena.

Main events

NBA basketball games are regularly held in Miami (Hard Rock Stadium or FTX Arena) and Orlando (Amway Center). It's a full-fledged experience in a pure American atmosphere!

Sports events are open to the general public, such as the Miami Marathon (in January) or the Seven Mile Bridge Run in the Keys (in April). However, it is necessary to register as soon as possible because these races sell out quickly.

Tourist traps

Tickets sold on the sly in front of stadiums on match days are rarely official. Choose traditional sales sites to avoid unpleasant surprises.