Florida beaches secured top positions in the prestigious 2026 Dr. Beach annual rankings of America’s best coastal destinations. The recognition is expected to boost tourism throughout South Florida, benefiting the greater Miami area including Brickell.
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Brickell Avenue and Mary Brickell Village are sibling communities with very different personalities. Brickell Avenue, the financial district of Miami, is a section of US1 that crosses Miami River connecting Key Biscayne and Coconut Grove with Downtown Miami. It is punctuated by high rise office buildings housing international banks, law firms, multinational corporations and brokerage firms. It is known as Miami’s center for commerce with abundant class “A” office space, populated by young, upwardly-mobile entrepreneurs and executives who enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with a decidedly international flair.
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Just west of Brickell Avenue lies a village, Mary Brickell Village, a relaxed environment complete with shady, tree-lined streets dotted with charming cafes, unique boutiques and trendy bars best known for Miami’s well- attended happy hours. Mary Brickell Village offers visitors and executives a respite from the bustling, corporate climate present on Brickell Avenue. It features events year round including a weekly Sunday market selling locally-made art, crafts and native plants.
Events on Brickell Avenue such as the ING Corporate Run, Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival, and the St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival offer residents and visitors year round entertainment.
Both Brickell Avenue and Mary Brickell Village are pedestrian-friendly communities where walking and bicycling are commonplace. Public transportation is well utilized by both villages which are served by the Brickell Biscayne Trolley, Metrorail and the Metromover. Both communities border Downtown Miami and are just west of Key Biscayne and north of Coconut Grove.
Florida Beaches Earn Top National Rankings in 2026 Dr. Beach List
Miami Mom Competes on MasterChef with Brazilian Flavors
A Miami mother showcases Brazilian flavors and local Miami influences on MasterChef: Global Gauntlet. Her success highlights the diverse culinary talent thriving in the greater Miami and Brickell area.
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: Heat & Storms Expected in Brickell
Brickell area residents can expect hot, humid conditions with afternoon storms throughout Memorial Day weekend. The typical South Florida summer weather pattern will bring breezy easterly winds and passing showers to provide some relief from the heat.
Miami Swim Week 2026 Returns with 50+ Global Designers
Miami Swim Week 2026 returns May 25 with over 50 global designers at 10 venues. The international fashion event is expected to benefit Brickell’s hospitality and retail sectors.



