South Beach vacation rental , at the south end of the narrow island known as Miami Beach, is a mecca for the young and beautiful who have claimed this stretch of the American Riviera as their own centre of trendy fashion and open lifestyles with its Miami Beach luxury vacation home rentals from condos, villas, mansions. Known commonly as SoBe, the district is a 23-block long stretch lined with restored art deco south beach vacation homes, shops, museums, boutique hotels, many of Miami's best restaurants - and of, course, pristine beaches.

South Beach draws sun lovers, partygoers looking for vibrant nightlife, tourists cruising past the colourful line-up of art deco hotels and apartment buildings, a thriving gay community, singles and trend-setters looking to see and be seen. Many artists, musicians and entertainers call SoBe home, and health-conscious locals can be seen relaxing in the street front cafes, jogging along the beach, taking in the fresh air and living the healthy lifestyle in a luxury Miami vacation homes.

Wide, white sandy beaches and clear sparkling blue waters are popular with locals and vacationers, who enjoy swimming, sunning, people watching, volleyball and windsurfing. Topless bathers, supermodels, and celebrities are common sights. Cyclists, skaters and joggers enjoy the palm-fringed boardwalk, which runs alongside the beach.

Miami Beach offers much for the family, with beaches patrolled by lifeguards in colourful stands, beach volleyball, cycling, fishing, golf, and family entertainment at major malls and marketplaces to Miami beach luxury villas or affordable beachfront condos. Family attractions are a short drive from most vacation rentals homes in South Beach. Parrot Jungle Island (1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, MacArthur Causeway, Miami) is popular with kids, where they can encounter exotic animals like the liger and the 907kg (2,000 pound) crocosaurus, splash down a 51m water slide, and enjoy spectacular animal shows. At the cageless Miami Metrozoo animals roam in native habitats, protected from visitors.

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