Alternatively if you are more into the action than the activity you can join in the frenzy of enthusiasm for hugely supported spectator sports. Football’s Miami Dolphins are on show from September through to January or in the basketball season, October to March scream for the home team Miami Heat. For baseball fans, the Florida Marlins play from April to October.
Most Miamians are body conscious; they have to be to create the South Beach parade so there are plenty of places to work out, starting with a session in our well equipped fitness center supervised by a personal trainer.
Tennis
If it's tennis you're looking for Brickell Tennis Club is only minutes away from the hotel. With our preferred partnership, you can play at one of the top tennis clubs in the country. Our concierge will be happy to book a court, clinic or private lesson.
Tennis Fees
Complimentary transportation is available for hotel guests.
Court Fees:
- USD 20 per person per day
- Court fees include 1.5 hour playing intervals per guest, can of balls, refreshments and towels
- Racquet Rental: USD 7 daily
- Proper tennis attire is required, including collared shirts for gentlemen
- Hours of Play: 8am to 8pm
Clinics:
- Clinics are available for both adults and children and designed to work on every aspect of the game
- Balls, refreshments and towels are included
- USD 45 per clinic
- Daily clinics: 9am to 10:30am
- Night clinics: 7pm to 8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Private Lessons:
- USD 100/hour or USD 65 for 1/2 hour
- Offered from 7am to 7pm
- Available for adults and younger guests
Jogging
A jogging map is provided in all guest rooms. From the front of the hotel there is 1.3 mile outdoor fitness path that circles the island of Brickell Key with waterfront and city views.
Outdoor Activities
Jet-ski Tour
You can be part of a 2 hour, six-island tour with highlights such as a trip through the Port of Miami. Here, riders can bid farewell to the cruise ships. Next, ride through the posh Star Island, South Florida’s celebrity retreat. On your wet and wild journey, visit the monument at Sir Flagler Island and take a spin around Bayside’s Hard Rock Café. Minimum age is 21 years.
Beaches
Mandarin Oriental has its own private beach, with pristine white sands a few steps from your room. While you relax you will discover what it truly means to be pampered as Beach Club Butlers graciously offers you special touches from chilled Bulgari scented towels, sun care products to Evian misters, reading materials and fruit sorbet delights of the day. A highly-specialized entertainment experience is provided with custom-programmed iPods and CD players. With an extensive music library, you can listen to your favorite songs that match your mood while lounging in the Florida sun and enjoying the spectacular bay view.
Swimming with the Dolphins
The Miami Seaquarium Marine Mammal Training Staff has an exciting two hour program that offers an insightful glance at dolphin behavior up close. Uncover interesting facts about these extraordinary animals, then slip into a wetsuit and follow trainers into the water for a one-on-one interaction with a dolphin. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Mountain Biking
Key Biscayne Historic Bike and Beach Tour
Just a short trip across the causeway from Miami is the tropical island paradise of Key Biscayne, known for its spectacular views, natural beauty, rich history and abundant wildlife. On this 12-mile naturalist-guided bike trek you’ll visit places once occupied by Tequesta Indians, pirates and wreckers.
Scooter Rental
The wind in your hair, the sun on your shoulders and the freedom to come and go as you please—there’s no better way to see the Beach. Minimum age is 18 years.
Water Sports
Fossilized Reef Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
Set on the coast, surrounded by water, Miami offers plenty of water sports. While it is not renowned for its dive sites, snorkeling or scuba diving are all possible; being above the water on a sail boat is quite a breeze and an elegant way to survey the city; for a sport with more purpose deep sea fishing can easily be arranged. Please ask our concierge for details of any of the following activities which are available all year round.
Deep Sea Fishing
From the exciting Bayside Marketplace and Marina, you can fish the Waters of Key Biscayne for Sailfish, Dolphin, Marlin, Shark, Tuna and other species. Tours of four, six and eight hours are available.
Scuba Diving
For decades, Miami has offered scuba divers and fishermen some of the best waters off the coast of Florida. Artificial reef construction and natural rocks and coral reefs off Miami Beach have offered divers a myriad of diving levels. Miami also boasts some of the most established dive shops, scuba charters and dive instructors.
Canoeing
Key Biscayne Canoe Trek
A true blend of history and natural beauty awaits you on this exciting urban adventure. Naturalist-guides will share interesting historical facts and folklore of the early Spanish explorers as you experience close encounters with the variety of friendly marine creatures and wading birds that inhabit the mangrove fringes of this barrier island.
Sailing
Sailing around Key Biscayne is an invigorating experience and brings you close to everything Miami offers, glamour, sunshine and the sea.