South Beach Weekend Getaway

Most hotels don't check out until noon, so sleep off your high-flying Saturday night as long as you can! If you missed News Cafe (800 Ocean Drive) yesterday morning, make sure you hit it today- remember, breakfast is served 24 hours, so they'll be ready when you are! You can also try for brunch at The Palms Garden Grill (3025 Collins Avenue). With the live blues music, tropical setting and terrific food, you can't go wrong.

It's a quiet time to stroll the beach, so take a trek up to 23rd Street where there's a boardwalk to amble. If you missed the self-guided audio art deco tour yesterday, you can do that today after 10 am. Lincoln Mall Road opens it's street to a farmer's market on Sunday mornings (9 am-6 pm) featuring fresh produce, homemade bread, jam and juice, and fresh flowers. This is where the locals can be found.

On you way out of town, it's worth a short drive up to Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House (17190 Collins Avenue) for lunch. Said to be a favorite hangout of Al Capone's, this diner/deli/bakery has sandwiches and desserts to die for. If it's in season, be prepared for a wait of about 20 minutes; otherwise, walk right up to the counter and enjoy a corned beef on rye and a piece of pie.

As you can see, there is plenty to take up your South Beach weekend. Among some of the other things to do are The Holocaust Memorial (1933 Meridian Avenue), fishing, SCUBA diving, sailing, roller blading- you name it! Don't take this beautiful vacation spot for granted, make the most of what South Beach has to offer.