Venetian Way leads across Biscayne Bay, connecting the Miami Beach neighborhood with Miami on the other side. It is a one hour walk from one side to the other. There are six islands, connected by beautiful white Venetian bridges. It's a very romantic walk, with water views at every turn! Many people jog, walk, or walk their dogs at this spot.
I started on the Miami Beach side at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (which has a large playground for kids with a shade canopy), and walked about halfway across the Venetian Causeway and back. I was mesmerized by the sweet views everywhere! At each bridge, the views reminded me of Hawaii, the edge of the islands, people's backyards and docks, reminding me of houses on Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai. As you cross each bridge you come to grassy areas with coconut trees, on the edge of the water. Then you walk over the islands, in wonderfully pretty neighborhoods.
The first island, Belle Isle, has a modern, fenced playground with many fun structures for kids, and plenty of shade. It is located along Venetian Way, so you walk right past it. This island has huge skyscraper condo buildings. The next two islands have houses.
The other islands, in order from east to west, are called Rivo Alto Island, Di Lido Island, San Marino Island, San Marco Island, and Biscayne Island.
There is a breeze that keeps you cool as you walk along, and shade some of the time.
After, have a coffee at Panther Coffee, in a modern, kind of sterile, development just north of Maurice Gibb Memorial Park. Or check out one of the cafes like Icebox Cafe, a health food cafe.
Or walk over to Lincoln Road Mall, where there are endless choices of cafes for blocks and blocks, under amazing vegetation. It is a nine minute walk away. If you don't want to eat at an expensive cafe, you can choose Shake Shack, a modern fast food place with nice picnic tables and umbrellas out front.
Access the Venetian Bridges and Islands by starting at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park at 1700 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach 33139. You can pay for parking here, $2 an hour.
Last Updated: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:06:44 GMT
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