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Miami Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Miami, Florida, then there is no shortage of options, from saunas to cruising clubs. GayMapper has useful information about gay cruising spots in and around Miami, Florida. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

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Located directly on the beach in Miami's famous Art Deco district, this resort offers yoga and tai-chi classes. Suites are furnished in Asian-style decor.

Free WiFi and an iPod docking station are provided in every spacious suite at The Setai, Miami Beach. Rooms are equipped with espresso and coffee facilities along with a minibar.

Miami Beach Setai features 3 infinity swimming pools and a business centre. The on-site spa offers a number of massages and treatments, including a 60-minute Nepalese Body Polish. Concierges are available to provide recommendations.

Guests can dine at 4 on-site restaurants including The Setai Grill, an American steakhouse serving Asian-inspired dishes. The Bar & Courtyard offers nightly drinks and snacks.

Bayshore Golf Course is 1.6 km from the resort. The Setai, Miami Beach is 1.6 km from Lummus Park and 320 m from Bass Museum of Art.
AxelBeach Miami is a gay oriented and hetero firendly hotel located a block away from the beach, in the heart of South Beach in Miami's Art Deco district. Located in a lively area with plenty of leisure activities for travellers, AxelBeach Miami is the ideal hotel for a holiday on Florida's hippest coast. Make the most of its wide beaches and endless sunny days, as well as relaxing, shopping and enjoying the best music in Miami's best-known nightclubs and bars.

With an Art Deco interior that still retains its original bohemian spirit of the 40´s, AxelBeach Miami is an exclusive paradise whose facilities - such as the pool, the Sky Bar overlooking Washington Avenue, Spa & Gym, the restaurant, and Lobby Bar - will ensure that you enjoy the authentic Axel experience in Miami Beach.

Go for a dip in the AxelBeach Miami Sky Bar: an oasis with its pool, palm trees and sunshine and the beach just a 3-minute walk away. Soak up the best atmosphere on South Beach, while enjoying the most tempting cocktailsalongside Miami's hippest clientele.
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach. Located amidst the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on Ocean Drive, The Betsy Hotel, South Beach offers direct beach access, along with a courtyard and rooftop pool with 360 degree views.

Adorned with fresh orchids and original art, every room offers hardwood floors and marble bathrooms. A flat-screen TV and a minibar are included in all rooms at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach.

Betsy's rooftop Ocean Deck serves cocktails and guests can enjoy the sun loungers, ocean views and sunrise yoga. A fitness centre with Peloton bikes is also available on site. Private beach service offering chairs and umbrellas, an on-property library, and Carlton Room Lounge are also part of The Betsy.

LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy, South Beach is a contemporary American steakhouse located in the hotel's lobby. Guests can enjoy cocktails at the Lobby Bar. Coffee beverages are provided at the Carlton Room Cafe.

The Lincoln Road Mall is 1 km from 9 art exhibitions and nightly live jazz halls. Miami Beach Convention Centre is also 1 km from the property.
Welcome to The Marlin Hotel, an art deco and boutique hotel on Collins Avenue, located just steps away from South Beach and Miami's most iconic locations.

The white sands of South Beach are steps away from this gay friendly boutique hotel. Features include free high speed WiFi, rooms with a 55-inch flat screen TV, and a fully-stocked minibar.

Remote-controlled blackout drapes, a spacious closet, and Kashwere blankets come standard at The Marlin Hotel. Private bathrooms house Mistral Verbena scent bath products and spacious showers with pebble flooring and a rainfall showerhead.

The Marlin Hotel provides beach bags and beach towels to guests as well as an on-site launderette and 24-hour reception.

The shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Lincoln Road are less than 1.6 km from the hotel. The Miami International Airport is 20 minutes' drive and the Wolfsonian Museum is 5 minutes' walk.

Cruising Bars in Miami

Twist

Twist

Dancing

Founded in 1993, Twist is a must-visit destination in South Beach. It describes itself as the hottest and longest running gay club in Miami, bringing people together for a party on three huge dance floors across two levels in the heart of the gay scene. There's never a cover so you can visit at any time to meet the friendliest bartenders, most talented DJs, and the hottest dancers in the city.

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Located directly on the beach in Miami's famous Art Deco district, this resort offers yoga and tai-chi classes. Suites are furnished in Asian-style decor.

Free WiFi and an iPod docking station are provided in every spacious suite at The Setai, Miami Beach. Rooms are equipped with espresso and coffee facilities along with a minibar.

Miami Beach Setai features 3 infinity swimming pools and a business centre. The on-site spa offers a number of massages and treatments, including a 60-minute Nepalese Body Polish. Concierges are available to provide recommendations.

Guests can dine at 4 on-site restaurants including The Setai Grill, an American steakhouse serving Asian-inspired dishes. The Bar & Courtyard offers nightly drinks and snacks.

Bayshore Golf Course is 1.6 km from the resort. The Setai, Miami Beach is 1.6 km from Lummus Park and 320 m from Bass Museum of Art.
AxelBeach Miami is a gay oriented and hetero firendly hotel located a block away from the beach, in the heart of South Beach in Miami's Art Deco district. Located in a lively area with plenty of leisure activities for travellers, AxelBeach Miami is the ideal hotel for a holiday on Florida's hippest coast. Make the most of its wide beaches and endless sunny days, as well as relaxing, shopping and enjoying the best music in Miami's best-known nightclubs and bars.

With an Art Deco interior that still retains its original bohemian spirit of the 40´s, AxelBeach Miami is an exclusive paradise whose facilities - such as the pool, the Sky Bar overlooking Washington Avenue, Spa & Gym, the restaurant, and Lobby Bar - will ensure that you enjoy the authentic Axel experience in Miami Beach.

Go for a dip in the AxelBeach Miami Sky Bar: an oasis with its pool, palm trees and sunshine and the beach just a 3-minute walk away. Soak up the best atmosphere on South Beach, while enjoying the most tempting cocktailsalongside Miami's hippest clientele.
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach. Located amidst the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on Ocean Drive, The Betsy Hotel, South Beach offers direct beach access, along with a courtyard and rooftop pool with 360 degree views.

Adorned with fresh orchids and original art, every room offers hardwood floors and marble bathrooms. A flat-screen TV and a minibar are included in all rooms at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach.

Betsy's rooftop Ocean Deck serves cocktails and guests can enjoy the sun loungers, ocean views and sunrise yoga. A fitness centre with Peloton bikes is also available on site. Private beach service offering chairs and umbrellas, an on-property library, and Carlton Room Lounge are also part of The Betsy.

LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy, South Beach is a contemporary American steakhouse located in the hotel's lobby. Guests can enjoy cocktails at the Lobby Bar. Coffee beverages are provided at the Carlton Room Cafe.

The Lincoln Road Mall is 1 km from 9 art exhibitions and nightly live jazz halls. Miami Beach Convention Centre is also 1 km from the property.
Welcome to The Marlin Hotel, an art deco and boutique hotel on Collins Avenue, located just steps away from South Beach and Miami's most iconic locations.

The white sands of South Beach are steps away from this gay friendly boutique hotel. Features include free high speed WiFi, rooms with a 55-inch flat screen TV, and a fully-stocked minibar.

Remote-controlled blackout drapes, a spacious closet, and Kashwere blankets come standard at The Marlin Hotel. Private bathrooms house Mistral Verbena scent bath products and spacious showers with pebble flooring and a rainfall showerhead.

The Marlin Hotel provides beach bags and beach towels to guests as well as an on-site launderette and 24-hour reception.

The shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Lincoln Road are less than 1.6 km from the hotel. The Miami International Airport is 20 minutes' drive and the Wolfsonian Museum is 5 minutes' walk.

Other Cruising Spots in Miami

Haulover Beach

Haulover Beach

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Haulover Beach Park contains one of south Florida's most beautiful clothing optional beaches-a 0.4 mile stretch of beach on the northern portion that draws people from all walks of life. Nestled between the Intercoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, it has pristine white sand shores, open ocean surf, various shaded picnic facilities, beautifully landscaped sand dunes, and concession stands. The gay part of the beach is usually the northern part of the nude beach. The North Parking Lot at the northern end of the park is the first choice for the clothing-optional beach. If this lot is full, go about 0.3 mile south on A1A past the entrance to the boat ramp to Parking Lot #1 and park at the north end of this lot.
Legion Park

Legion Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Legion Park is located on the upper east side of Miami. The park's parking lot is popular during the day but gets busiest at lunchtime and after work. Seems to attract married/bi types looking to experiment. At Biscayne Blvd & NE 66th Street. Enter the parking lot from NE 64th Terrace & 7th Avenue.
Club Aqua Miami

Club Aqua Miami

Men Only, Cruising

Located in Downtown Miami, Club Aqua is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and escape from the city atmosphere. It's relatively new to the city's scene and has quickly become popular with local guys. Soak up the sun by the pool, relax in the steam room, or make your own fun in one of many play areas. You can buy a one-time membership and see what this busy spot has to offer.
Sauna at Hotel Gaythering

Sauna at Hotel Gaythering

Men Only, Cruising

Hotel Gaythering is the self-proclaimed gayest hotel in the city, and its on-site sauna only adds to its popularity. This strictly men only and 18+ venue features a beautiful dry cedar sauna, a jacuzzi, and aromatherapy showers, perfect for relaxing and escaping the noise of the city for a while. Clothing is optional throughout so expect crowds of open and attractive guys who are more than willing to join you in the steam room!
Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park

Younger Crowd, Cruising

Many guys from the cruise ships who are off for the day come here looking to relax. Make eye contact and take it from there. The cruisiest spot is reported as being in front of Bubba Gump. Popular times are lunch to mid afternoon when the crew have their time off before the new passengers arrive.
Thompson Memorial Park

Thompson Memorial Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

The Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park is the largest park/campground in Miami-Dade County. The park, adjacent to Zoo Miami, totals 270 acres. It is located in southwest Miami, two miles west of the Florida Turnpike's Exit 13 between SW 134th Ave. and SW 122nd Ave. on the north side of Eureka Drive. The crowd is a good mix of young and old guys, and whilst the park is open sunrise to sunset, the best times to go are mornings from 10am until late afternoon. The cruisiest spots are reported to be the paths on west side of the park behind the pavilions. Note that Police do hang out in park and drive along a path from pavillions 1 and 2.

Recommended gay friendly hotels in Miami

There are so many places to stay in San Diego, California, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay Friendly hotels in South Beach and Downtown Miami. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals in Miami, Florida as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

Tours & Experiences in Miami

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