Which is better, Miami Beach or Key Biscayne?

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It depends on what you want: by our listings Miami Beach has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Key Biscayne is the quieter pick.

Beaches: Miami Beach 23 vs Key Biscayne 6

Restaurants: Miami Beach 460 vs Key Biscayne 33

Bars and clubs: Miami Beach 158 vs Key Biscayne 8

Hotels and inns: Miami Beach 129 vs Key Biscayne 0

Attractions, museums and parks: Miami Beach 98 vs Key Biscayne 23

The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:

South Pointe Park Pier (4.8★, South of Fifth), Miami Beach
Ole Ole Steak House (4.9★, Lincoln Road), Miami Beach
Aquarius Boat Rental and Tours (5.0★, West Avenue), Miami Beach
Nixon Beach Sandbar (4.7★), Key Biscayne
MESTIZO Restaurant Latin Cuisine & Coffee (4.9★), Key Biscayne
Cape Florida Lighthouse (4.8★), Key Biscayne

MESTIZO Restaurant Latin Cuisine & Coffee

Latin American restaurant · Coffee shop · Venezuelan restaurant

600 Crandon Blvd Apt 130, Key Biscayne (305) 456-0886 Open until 9:00 PM

4.9

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Ole Ole Steak House

Steak house · Family restaurant · Hamburger restaurant

626 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach (305) 763-8059 Open until 12:00 AM

4.9

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Cape Florida Lighthouse

Tourist attraction · Historical landmark

Cape Florida Lighthouse, 1200 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne (786) 582-2673 Closed

4.8

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South Pointe Park Pier

Fishing pier · Beach pavillion · Park

1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach (305) 673-7006

4.8

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Nixon Beach Sandbar

Tourist attraction · Park

Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne Open 24 hours

4.7

Aquarius Boat Rental and Tours

Boat rental service · Boat tour agency · Tourist attraction

518 West Ave, Miami Beach (786) 636-1008 Open until 10:00 PM

5.0

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Which is better, Miami Beach or Key Biscayne?

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