City in Florida, United States
Miami for solo travelers
Is Miami good for solo travel?
Warm, Latin-flavoured and social: beaches, nightlife, great Cuban and Latin food and a real remote-work scene. Humid summers, hurricane season and car dependence are the trade-offs.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Solo women | Comfortable in busy areas by day. Expect catcalling, use rideshare at night, and watch drinks in clubs. |
How to meet people in Miami
Beach volleyball and run clubs on South Beach, Wynwood gallery walks, salsa nights in Little Havana, coworking events, and social hostels in South Beach.
Good things to do alone
- Bike or run the Brickell Key and South Pointe path
- Eat Cuban sandwiches and coffee on Calle Ocho
- Walk Wynwood Walls and the surrounding street art
- Kayak in Biscayne Bay at sunrise
- Day trip to the Everglades
Where to stay in Miami
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Brickell | Business district, high-rises, Metromover and nightlife |
| Wynwood | Street art, cafés, bars and creative coworking |
| Coconut Grove | Leafy, relaxed, waterfront cafés and sailing |
| Little Havana | Cuban food, domino parks and live music |
| Edgewater / Midtown | Newer apartments, Biscayne Bay views, walkable cafés |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Scottsdale | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Miami good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Warm, Latin-flavoured and social: beaches, nightlife, great Cuban and Latin food and a real remote-work scene.
How do you meet people in Miami?
Beach volleyball and run clubs on South Beach, Wynwood gallery walks, salsa nights in Little Havana, coworking events, and social hostels in South Beach. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Miami?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Miami safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in busy areas by day. Expect catcalling, use rideshare at night, and watch drinks in clubs.
More about Miami
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Sources
- Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail and Metromover)
- Miami International Airport
- Brightline
- Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
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