Art Deco Weekend, now in its 49th year, returns to Miami Beach January 9-11, offering guided tours of some of the city’s most historic and design-forward art deco structures, including hotels, homes and buildings seen in Hollywood films and popular culture over the past century.
The iconic curved corners, bold colors and playful geometric patterns of Miami Beach’s more than 800 art deco buildings transport visitors to the glamour of the 1920s and ’30s, making every stroll feel like a scene from a vintage postcard.
Things to Do During Art Deco Weekend: January 9-11
Centered on the theme “Celebrating Air, Land & Sea,” the Art Deco Weekend highlights how travel innovations of the 1920s and ’30s helped shape global culture and bring art deco style to Miami Beach’s iconic streets.
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At The Wolfsonian–FIU, curated lectures and talks delve into the intersection of design, transportation and technology, with topics ranging from early seaplane travel to the golden age of ocean liners.
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Entertainment fills Lummus Park with live music, dance demonstrations, and free swing and shag lessons, offering guests a chance to step directly into the rhythm of the Jazz Age.
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Along Ocean Drive, bustling market tents showcase vintage finds, artisan crafts, artwork and local cuisine, creating a vibrant open-air shopping and dining experience.
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Families will find plenty to enjoy as well, from hands-on activities to engaging displays and exhibitions that bring the art deco era to life.
Experience The Art Deco District
Greater Miami and Miami Beach celebrates the styles of the 1920s and ’30s in Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, which is home to the nation’s largest concentration of the sleek and bright architectural aesthetic with more than 800 designated historic buildings. The district is located between Fifth and 23rd streets along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue. Visitors can learn more during one of the daily walking tours offered by the Miami Design Preservation League, which provides an introduction to art deco, Mediterranean Revival and Miami modern styles found in the historic district’s hotels, restaurants and other notable buildings. Art deco highlights include the Colony Hotel, the Clevelander South Beach and the Villa Casa Casuarina (the former Versace Mansion).
An Art Deco Taste of Ocean Drive
Art Deco Weekend is getting a delicious new twist this year, as the Ocean Drive Association and the Miami Design Preservation League debut An Art Deco Taste of Ocean Drive, the first-ever culinary series designed to spotlight Ocean Drive’s dynamic dining scene. Throughout the weekend, participating restaurants will offer thoughtfully curated prix-fixe menus ($35 for lunch and $45 for dinner), giving art enthusiasts a chance to experience Ocean Drive’s standout culinary offerings at an approachable value while moving between events. With top restaurants representing a wide range of cuisines, guests can enjoy a true taste of Ocean Drive while taking in the architecture, culture and energy that define Art Deco Weekend.
Art on Ocean Drive
Through January 31, 2026, Galeria Ocean Drive presents 100 Years of Art Deco: A World Celebration in Miami Beach, an open-air exhibition that traces the global reach of the art deco design movement while highlighting Miami Beach’s signature tropical deco style. Featuring more than 100 images from around the world, the installation invites visitors to stroll, snap photos and reflect on the enduring impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential design styles. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Location: Galeria Ocean Drive, Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th streets, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Art Deco Restaurants
The landmark at 1060 Ocean Drive has entered its most seductive era yet with the arrival of J’Adore Miami Beach, a modern supper club and cabaret that honors the building’s past while redefining its future. Constructed in the early 1930s, it first opened as the Bon Air Hotel, a Mediterranean Revival property featuring arches, stucco walls and handcrafted details that exemplified the architectural style that preceded the art deco wave soon to follow. Over the decades, this corner played a role in the city’s evolution from a winter retreat to a cultural capital. Today, the legacy of Old Miami continues with J’Adore’s weekly performances where musicians, dancers, acrobats and more carry forward the timeless spirit of the 1930s with the electricity of modern Miami.
Art Deco Hotels
The Betsy – South Beach
The Betsy is a 130-room, family-owned and -operated luxury oceanfront resort located within Miami Beach’s Art Deco District. The celebrated boutique resort opened in March 2009 following a restoration of the historic Betsy Ross Hotel. In December 2016, the property underwent a groundbreaking expansion to merge with the former Carlton Hotel (originally designed by architect Henry Hohauser, best known for his quintessential art deco styling) to become a single, unified property. Architect Allan T. Shulman, known for his unique dual commitment to historic preservation and contemporary design, and designers Diamante Pedersoli and Carmelina Santoro led the expansion. The buildings are joined by “The Betsy Orb,” an architectural marvel conceptualized by Shulman that functions as a bridge, a public art piece and an art gallery. The original Betsy Ross Hotel is known today as the “Dixon Wing,” and the former Carlton Hotel is now known as the “Hohauser Wing” in honor of the original architect. Within the Hohauser Wing, guests can find The Carlton Room, the former lobby of the Carlton Hotel, now used as a communal “beach-chic” gathering space and event venue with walnut wood floors and raffia displays, paying homage to the building’s historical legacy. The Hohauser Wing also features the Rooftop Pool Deck, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami’s skyline.
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection
Located in Miami Beach along the famous Beachwalk, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection is a 357-room oceanfront resort in the heart of Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach neighborhood at 39th Street and Collins Avenue. The art deco property, originally opened in 1940, was designed by renowned architect Roy F. France. It was remodeled in 2018 by interior design firm Bill Rooney Studio, which drew inspiration from the glamour and sophistication of the 1940s European Riviera. The modern resort has a preserved art deco aesthetic with original terrazzo floors in the lobby area, lush greenery and a wraparound mezzanine balcony overlooking the check-in and lounge area. Just beyond the lobby, guests will find The Lobby Bar and Riviera, a flexible-use public and meeting space leading to a grand terrace overlooking the expansive pool deck featuring two pools (an adults-only pool and a family pool) and private beachside service. Visiting guests can stop by for a glass of wine at Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill, the hotel’s charming beachside bar; settle in for an authentic Italian meal at the signature restaurant, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse; or grab a quick snack at Il Merkato, the Italian market, coffee bar and gelateria.
The Gates Hotel South Beach
The Gates Hotel South Beach is a stylish playground ideally located on Collins Avenue, just a short stroll from Ocean Drive, South Beach’s vibrant nightlife and the Atlantic Ocean. A modern take on South Beach, the hotel’s 235 guest rooms and suites creatively combine vintage throwbacks with contemporary details. The art deco style reflects South Beach’s inimitable vibrancy with midcentury design and tropical touches. The Gates was built on the foundation of the historic 1954 Motel Ankara, originally designed by the architecture firm Reiff & Feldman. It was designed in the futuristic Googie architecture style, which was popular nationwide from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s. The swimming pool, also completed in 1954, was designed by architect R.P. Witt. Elements of the Ankara were cleverly arranged for residential and commercial advantages. Its room wings form an “L,” which embraces the pool deck and frames diagonal views up and down Collins Avenue.
Balfour Miami Beach
Balfour Miami Beach, a Registry Collection hotel, is a historic property (formerly known as The Lord Balfour Hotel) with 82 guest rooms and suites spread out over two art deco-style buildings connected by an enchanting courtyard. Designed in 1940 by Anton Skislewicz, a famed architect from Miami Beach’s art deco era, Balfour caters to design-conscious visitors with a unique style and undeniably timeless appeal. The lobby showcases original terrazzo flooring and restored art deco elevator doors, anchoring the hotel’s historic character. Outdoors, the courtyard features terra-cotta mosaic tiles, chaise lounges and rattan seating surrounding an elevated plunge pool designed for relaxed, sun-soaked afternoons.