Miami operates on schedules tourists often miss. Dinner starts at 10pm; clubs open at midnight. South Beach Art Deco district photographs beautifully but tourist trap dining dominates. Little Havana's Calle Ocho delivers Cuban food that beats tourist-zone prices three-fold. Wynwood arts district transformed from warehouses to murals to expensive restaurants — genuine galleries survive. Key Biscayne offers beaches without South Beach attitude. The Metromover downtown runs free; use it. Heat indexes exceed 40°C in summer — hydration becomes survival. Pool culture exceeds beach culture for actual residents. Uber and Lyft beat rental cars unless exploring Keys or Everglades. Brunch culture dominates Sundays at price points ranging from reasonable to absurd. Tipping everywhere runs 20% minimum; service industry wages depend on it. Spanish fluency helps but isn't required anywhere tourists frequent. Cuban coffee (colada, cortadito) fuels the city's rhythm. Cruise ship crowds concentrate certain areas on certain days. The Everglades require actual tours, not drive-throughs, to appreciate. Coconut Grove offers walkable charm South Beach lacks.