El Portal Travel Guide
Miami
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Popular places to visit
Port of Miami
Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to Port of Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Hard Rock Stadium
Catch an event at Hard Rock Stadium during your trip to Miami Gardens. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ocean Drive
Miami’s famous strip is not only a gathering point for partiers but well worth the visit for lovers of 1920s art deco architecture.
Dolphin Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Dolphin Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Collins Avenue Shopping Area
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Collins Avenue Shopping Area, a popular shopping spot in Miami Beach. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
Fontainebleau
After visiting Fontainebleau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Miami Beach. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation
Miami Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour
Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar
Top hotels in El Portal
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Great location
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
The elevator in this hotel doesn’t work. You have to wait 30 minutes to get into working elevator. At one point in my stay to avoid waiting I had to go up by stairs to the 22 nd floor. The key doesn’t work. The cleaning is terrible and no towels by the pool.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach
This is an honest review of my experience here: The rooms were spotless cleaned, and looked like they are fully renovated. The staff goes above and beyond, best service ever. Everyone who works there I would give them a 10. At the pool they have big bottles of sunscreen for everyone to use and I ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Mondrian South Beach
I think most of the rooms need new, clean mattresses.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Park Central South Beach
The room, pool and amenities were solid. Certain staff members were very nice while others didn't speak any English and were rude. The food and drinks are grossly overpriced, and they put a 20% gratuity on every check so please ask for itemized receipts.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
A/c worked good.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Portal
Midtown
Art galleries, beaches and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Midtown. Check out Wynwood Walls or The Shops at Midtown Miami while you're exploring the area.
Wynwood Art District
Wynwood Art District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Art Walk.
Allapattah
If you're spending time in Allapattah, check out sights like 20th Street Shopping District or Miami River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Santa Clara Station or Allapattah Station.
North Beach
A noteworthy feature of North Beach is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Miami Beach Beaches and Ocean Terrace Public Beach.
Overtown
While you're in Overtown, take in top sights like Miami River or 5th Avenue Shopping Area, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Culmer Station or Historic Overtown - Lyric Theatre Station.
Bayshore
Bayshore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Miami Beach Golf Club and 41st Street while you're in town.
