Traveling around the city affords different perspectives across and towards the bay; staying at Mandarin Oriental, your reward is a private view towards the vast stretch of glimmering ocean. From this serene sophistication cross Biscayne Bay to South Beach, the pulse of Miami, by contrast a mile long stretch of bling and buff, where glitzy poseurs set the scene and people watching is an all day pastime.
Just off the private island on which Mandarin Oriental sits and across the Brickell Key Bridge, you will find quiet, shaded streets that offer a charm and relaxed atmosphere along the eastern edge of Brickell. Mary Brickell Village offers an eclectic mix of upscale dining, shopping and entertainment options for the sophisticated traveler and local.
Outdoor attractions continue with magnificent architecture; a staggering feat of city renovation has produced one of the most complete Art Deco monuments in the world, with entire streets of pastel colored 30's buildings perfectly restored. Shopping is definitely a local attraction, cute boutiques are as funky as clubs and fashionistas parade the streets. There are several cultural and natural attractions which are definitely worth scheduling time for, from dynamic street installations and the quirky collections like the Wolfsonian museum to spotting Manatees in the bay.