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A Place Under the Palms
What to Do in Miami – Where to Eat – Where to Stay and Much More
Welcome to A Place Under the Palms, your insider’s Guide to Miami! This site is for locals planning a great weekend and for visitors getting ready for a Miami vacation.
Miami is BOOMING! People are visiting or moving to Miami in huge numbers. Major corporations are moving here in huge numbers. Every week new attractions, restaurants, hotels, and events are popping up. It is getting hard to keep up with so much to see and do. That’s why A Place Under the Palms is here!
I’m Roldan, a lifelong resident, and a commercial photographer for over 25 years. My work has taken me across Miami and South Florida, capturing everything from our major events to concert stages, to the Everglades, the finest boutique hotels, and the many Miami beaches. All this has giving me a unique perspective on the best our city has to offer.
Most of us don’t enjoy spending days jumping from site to site looking for information on what to do before we travel. Whether you’re a local or a visitor planning your dream Miami vacation, “A Place Under the Palms” is your one stop for everything Miami.
Plan Your Weekend or Your Miami Vacation
For Locals Looking for Something New or Visitors Planning a Vacation
Have you ever tried to figure out what to do over the weekend only to come to the conclusion that there isn’t anything to do in this town, or driven past a new restaurant in town and wondered if it might be worth making reservations? Do you ever feel like you discovered everything there is to do and wish you could find a new place to go?
Well, I am a person who loves exploring Miami. I am always finding new attractions, restaurants, nature trails, hidden beaches, or new events. I started this blog to share with my friends what I have found. One thing you can count on is that I will never stop exploring Miami.
Heading to the Beach!
Our posts will help you find a popular stretch of beach or a more secluded shore, family friendly or pet friendly, Art Deco or a natural setting.


Think you know Miami? Miami is more than South Beach or Downtown. There is so much more to see between the beaches and the Everglades.
Spend more time seeing Miami, and less time searching sites for what to do. You’ll discover all the popular attractions, but also the hidden gems you may not know about.

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Explore All Our Neighborhoods and International Miami Events
There are 27 municipalities in Miami Dade County: Coral Gables, Bal Harbour, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Aventura, Doral, and Surfside to name a few. Plus, there are unincorporated neighborhoods & villages too. There is so much to see and do that goes far beyond downtown Miami and Miami Beach.
Miami is bordered by two national parks: Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. In between these national parks you will find endless places to add to your itinerary when exploring of Miami.
Did you know Miami has an ancient Spanish Monastery that dates back to the 1141? Have you heard of Vizcaya, Miami’s Italian Renaissance Villa with formal gardens and endless art and historical treasures?
Miami’s Coral Castle has fascinated visitors since it was open to the public. One man worked alone at night carving, moving, and placing the multi-ton stones to build his castle. He claimed to have discovered the secrets of the Pyramids. We’ll help you find all the hidden gems.
Miami events bring visitors from across the country and throughout the world. Some of the events you won’t want to miss include Art Basel, the South Beach Food and Wine Festival, the Miami Ultra Music Festival, Fashion Week, the Miami International Boat Show, the Miami Book Fair International, and the Miami Film Festival.
So don’t miss what’s happening downtown, in Miami Beach, and all over the rest of Miami. We showcase the best that all these areas have to offer. Inside information and tips from Miami locals to make the most of your time here.


















Discover Everything Miami at A Place Under the Palms!
We want to hear from you! Tell us what you want to know more about. Which areas are you interested in? What events are you interested in? What do you need to know about: getting around, hotels, resources, attractions, or events?
Reach out to us by commenting in our posts or dropping us an email below. Let’s make this a great resource for our community and visitors.








