Miami Art Deco Historic District

Rising to fame as its own "Little Broadway" in the 1920s, Miami 's Art Deco District in South Beach broadened the city's cultural clout by becoming a central force in the Art Deco architectural and fine arts movement of the 1930s and 1940s. Thriving as s a military base in World War II, the Art Deco District is home to many a thriving hotel in South Beach and has since grown to be both a Latin American center and a sleek metropolitan community.

Each area has its own distinct flavor and style. If you are inclined to sightsee, the Art Deco District of South Beach contains more than 800 buildings in this distinct architectural style. It is comprised of a few dozen hotels and apartment buildings built primarily in the 1930s. These buildings are soaring examples of pre-war modernism with characteristic rounded corners and geometric ornamentation. Along Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th Street, you'll find the highlight of the Art Deco District to be each and every hotel lining this South Beach street.

Almost all of the original buildings have been meticulously restored and painted in a colorful array of pastels. Known familiarly as "SoBe," the area is now the chicest place to be in all of Miami and Miami Beach, confidently enjoying the well-deserved moniker of "America's Riviera."

Travelers to the Art Deco District in South Beach will find the first-class Loft Hotel a wonderful resting spot, complete with spacious accommodations at an affordable cost. Conveniently located in Miami Beach, the Loft Hotel provides a number of in-room amenities for its guests. Visit the Art Deco District and other great South Beach attractions when you stay close by at the Loft Hotel.

Reserve your room near the Miami Art Deco Historic District today to be minutes from the best SoBe attractions.