Outdoors South Beach
Lummus Park
An outdoor spot in South Beach, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
Palm-lined park and wide public beach between Ocean Drive and the Atlantic, with the pastel lifeguard towers.
It is one of 11 curated places we feature in South Beach, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Lummus Park Beach and Lummus Park Beach.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- South Beach
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond South Beach. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Lummus Park Beach
South Beach's main stretch of sand, backed by Ocean Drive's Art Deco hotels.
Outdoors · Miami · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Lummus Park Beach
The classic South Beach stretch with lifeguard towers, a beach path and Ocean Drive behind you.
Outdoors · 0.0 mi straight-line - 3Art Deco Welcome Center
Base for guided walking tours of the 1930s pastel hotels along Ocean Drive.
Activity · Miami · 0.0 mi straight-line - 4Art Deco Welcome Center
Start point for the Miami Design Preservation League's guided Art Deco walking tours along Ocean Drive.
Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line - 5The Wolfsonian–FIU
Design and propaganda museum in a 1927 storage building; a good air-conditioned break from the sun.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Puerto Sagua
Old-school Cuban diner on Collins Ave serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches and cafecito since 1962.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Lummus Park is a stop on our Miami New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in South Beach
Another curated outdoor spot in South Beach. See the full South Beach guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Miami
Our climate figures for South Beach come from nearby Miami. Average daily highs in Miami run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Lummus Park itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for Miami from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Miami weather by month (covers South Beach).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Lummus Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 25.78061, -80.12989
- Destination
- South Beach, Florida
Lummus Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Lummus Park?
Plan on about 2 hours at Lummus Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Lummus Park?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: The water is usually in the mid-70s F on Jan 1, warm enough for a first swim of the year.
Is Lummus Park free?
Yes, we list Lummus Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Lummus Park?
Lummus Park appears on Miami New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Lummus Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to South Beach.
Plan South Beach
- South Beach travel guide 11 places
- Miami weather (covers South Beach) weather by month
- Downtown Miami & Bayfront to South Beach 3.3 mi straight-line
- South Beach to Everglades 59 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in South Beach
- Espanola Way Shopping
- Mac's Club Deuce Drinks
- Joe's Stone Crab Food
- The Bass Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.