South Pointe Park - Miami Hotels .com

With available barbecue grills and pavilions to block out the unforgiving Florida sun, South Pointe Park remains a favorite with the locals. Located in the southernmost portion of South Beach, South Pointe Park takes you away from the hustle and bustle a few blocks further north.

Many come out to see the cruise ships hit the high seas due to the park's location on Government Cut, Miami's manmade shipping channel. Sundays are the best days to cruise watch since it is the day most departures take place.

Located on South Pointe is Smith & Wollensky, 1 Washington Ave. (305-673-2800), a transplant of the famous New York steakhouse. The restaurant's waterfront location and panoramic windows allows for great views of Government Cut all while enjoying a great Sunday brunch.

The newly constructed Marriott South Beach offers a prime location near South Pointe as well as a good value. Guests get the South Beach experience but not a South Beach price. The Mercury South Beach is a modern boutique hotel filled with Art Deco accents and modern amenities.