Bayside Marketplace Miami

Shopping, entertainment and dining awaits visitors to Bayside Marketplace Miami. There are over 115 stores and restaurants, offering a high quality service at less expense than in downtown Miami. The center can be accessed by monorail and is adjacent to many local attractions, including the marina where there are fishing boats available for charter and boat tours of the bay. The center participates in the Gift Card scheme, redeemable at more than 200 GGP malls across the United States that accept American Express. The cards are obtainable online only and are in denominations between $25 and $200.

The all in one nature of the center attracts thousands of visitors every day of the week and many amenities are under cover. Visitors to Bayside Marketplace Miami can make use of the copy and fax service and they can get a taxi or enjoy valet parking for their own vehicle. Lottery tickets are on sale here and there is a visitor information desk. A wheelchair rental service is provided. Several well-known chains are represented, such as Victoria's Secret, the Disney Store, Foot Locker, Gap, Mixx, Sunglass Hut and Bodyshop. Pampering is guaranteed at the Czar International Beauty Salon.

The Food Court provides a break for lunch or dinner and a chance to recharge the batteries with a selection of international cuisine, including seafood, pasta, Cajun, Middle Eastern and Chinese food. Lombardi's Ristoranto specializes in dishes from northern Italy with pizza baked in a wood burning oven, pasta and gelato for dessert. Diners can also enjoy live music and dancing with excellent views of the bay. Bayside Marketplace Miami has its own branch of the world famous Hard Rock Caf with its familiar memorabilia display, burgers, ribs and sandwiches. It has a private room for functions, catering for up to 100 people. The Mambo Caf serves Latin and Cuban food and there is an outdoor seating area with great views of the marina. Chili's is a Tex Mex restaurant offering steaks, burgers, ribs, fajitas and salads.

The mix of shopping and entertainment gives Bayside Marketplace Miami a vibrant atmosphere. It provides a welcome venue for local bands to perform different kinds of music on a daily basis. There is an outdoor stage where the crowds can watch live music every night for free. Drinks are served at the bars that surround the stage. The afternoon is the time for Miami bands to play their brand of calypso and the audience tends to dance along.

Miami has many attractions to tempt visitors and Bayside Marketplace Miami is close to the Miami Children's Museum, Parrot Jungle Island and the Miami Seaquarium. The local area has a number of world-class hotels, making it an ideal base for touring. They include the Holiday Inn, Continental Hotel Bayside, Hotel Intercontinental and Courtyard by Marriott.