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Miami Beach, Florida

A glamorous barrier island city connected to Miami by causeways, Miami Beach is home to the world-famous Art Deco Historic District in South Beach — the largest collection of Art Deco architecture on Earth. From its origins as a mangrove swamp transformed by developer Carl Fisher, it became an international symbol of nightlife, fashion, and beach culture.

Founded 1915 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Miami-Dade County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Miami Beach, Florida

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1915Incorporated: Miami Beach was incorporated after Carl Fisher and the Lummus brothers transformed a mangrove island into a resort destination.

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1930Art Deco Boom: Hundreds of Art Deco buildings were constructed in South Beach, creating the largest Art Deco district in the world.

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1964Ed Sullivan & Beatles: The Beatles made their famous U.S. television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, broadcast from Miami Beach.

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1992Hurricane Andrew: Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida, causing over 7 billion in damage.

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2002South Beach Renaissance: South Beach completed its transformation from a declining retiree community into a global nightlife and fashion destination.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1915 Culture

Incorporated

1930 Culture

Art Deco Boom

1964 Culture

Ed Sullivan & Beatles

1992 Disaster

Hurricane Andrew

2002 Culture

South Beach Renaissance

Did You Know?

Largest Art Deco collection in the world.

Art Basel is one of most prestigious art fairs.

Only 4 feet above sea level.

Miami Beach is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Miami Beach was founded in 1915.

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