Miami Travel Guide in english 
Guia turística Miami en español 
Miami Guide de Voyage en français 
Guida turistica Miami in italiano
Miami Travel Guide in english Guia turística Miami en español Miami Guide de Voyage en français Guida turistica Miami in italiano
Bayside Marketplace is a large open market-style mall right on the marina. It offers spectacular views of Biscayne Bay and a lot of things to do. You can go shopping at the mall's many shops, souvenir stands, and national chains. Or have a drink and enjoy the venue's live music entertainment and even try your luck dancing. There are a lot of dining options in bayside Marketplace, including large chain restaurants and food courts featuring various Latin American and Caribbean cuisines.
Anytime is a good time to visit Bayside Marketplace. However, weekends, late afternoons and evenings are a lot of fun. Since it's an open mall, it can get too hot in the summer. There are tons of tourists and locals who like to come to bayside Marketplace to shop, eat, sit around having drinks, enjoying the view, and the live entertainment.
Bayside Marketplace is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 10 pm Mondays to Thursdays; 10 am to 11 pm Fridays and Saturdays; and 11 am to 9 pm on Sundays.
Bayside Marketplace is one of Miami's prime attractions with tons to do. It has over a hundred stores that sell everything from bath and Beauty, jewelry, shoes, electronics, clothing to music and books. There are also a lot of places where you can get awesome Miami souvenirs or specialty gifts. If you're looking to refuel, you'll find many eateries including a lot of Latin American fare, and chain restaurants such as Chili's and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
There is always some type of free on site entertainment like live music or art galleries that you can check out while enjoying the scenic view of Biscayne Bay. Be sure to take a boat tour while in Bayside Market. Parking is available at the Bayside Parking Garage, and there's valet parking near the Hard Rock Café.
Bayside Market is located on Biscayne Bay on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. It is right next to the American Airlines Arena which houses the Miami Heat and other major Miami concerts and performances. It is easily accessible from anywhere in Miami by car, and public transportation.
You can take the Miami Metrorail to Government Station or the Metromover to College/Bayside Station.
Many shops and restaurants in Bayside Marketplace offer student, senior and military discounts. To find out what they offer, check out each store's individual policy in the Bayside Market Directory.
Bayside Marketplace has a lot of shopping and dining options for all budgets. Since it's a prime tourist destination, some things like drinks and food can get a bit pricey. Also, always be aware of what you are billed and what you are being charged for. Some restaurants like to take advantage of naïve tourists.
There are always sales going on in various stores, where you can save some cash while shopping for clothes or getting someone a gift. So keep on the lookout for those. If you want to get a cheap Miami souvenir, Bayside Marketplace is the best place to get it.
Bayside Market is a lot of fun for kids, adults, groups and couples. There is always some kind of live music event going on where you can dance and just relax while sipping on a daiquiri at a nearby restaurant or café.
Couples and the solo traveler will have a blast browsing the many shops or having a great meal in Bayside Market's many restaurants and cafes. There are also many boat tours for sightseeing and fishing that you can book and take a tour of Miami, and even a pirate boat kids will adore. Keep in mind that it's better to buy your tickets at the dock and not online if you're planning to take a boat tour.