5 of the best places to spot celebrities in Miami

1) Art Basel Miami Beach

This international visual arts festival transforms the South Beach and the main corridor of Miami into a progressive party (and traffic) jam. Luminaries from every medium – art, film, music, sports and literature – show up to perform, host, curate or simply appear at charity events, gallery walks, product releases and museum showcases. While many of the events are private or require a ticket, others are open to the public.

art exhibition party at Art Basel Miami

at: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center, Drive South Beach

+1 786 276 2600

https://artbasel.com/miamibeach

2) Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

This delicious festival, held over the last weekend of February, has something for everybody: bring your kids (to family events) or club kids (21+). Celebrities hosting events range from actors, musicians, and athletes hawking their wares (Dwyane Wade, Adam Levine, Eva Longoria, Kate Hudson) to Food Network stars (Guy Fieri, Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart) to TikTok, YouTube and Instagram influencers.

aerial view of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival

various location, South Beach

https://sobewff.org

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3) Sexy Fish Miami

This over-the-top, ocean-motif restaurant, which celebs already loved in London, was a shoo-in for sightings in Miami. So far, Lady Gaga, Drake, Margot Robbie, Rafael Nadal, Jimmy Butler, Jamie Foxx, and others have been spotted among the mermaid dancers, international DJs, popping Champagne corks, and popular signature dishes like duck salad, vegetarian sushi, smoked tuna belly, and black cod.

restaurant interior of Sexy Fish

1001 S Miami Avenue, Brickell

+1 305 889 7888

https://sexyfishmiami.com

4) Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

This three-day racing event, which is supported by parties all over the city, is a huge draw for A-listers. Scout all the famous participants and onlookers, from performers like Shakira and the Jonas Brothers to actors including Tom Cruise, James Marsden, and Vin Diesel to athletes like Shaq and Patrick Mahomes.

F1 Miami

at: Hard Rock Stadium 347, Don Shula Drive Miami Gardens

+1 305 943 7223

https://f1miamigp.com

5) Papi Steak

Because of its everyday opulence – which includes the option of ordering a $1000 steak that’s served in a beefcase (a play on the word briefcase) with literal bells, whistles, and even a branding iron – David Grutman and David ‘Papi’ Einhorn’s 90-seat steakhouse hosts its share of celebrities. These include Venus and Serena Williams, Bad Bunny, and Eva Longoria.

restaurant interior of Papi Steak Miami

736 1st Sreet, South Beach

+1 305 800 7274

https://papisteak.com

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