Avoid Tourist Traps in Miami

Anywhere you go, you will encounter tourist traps. Usually tourist traps are found in areas that cater to tourists. In order to be able to avoid tourist traps in Miami, you should know that they are usually near attractions and sights. Miami attracts a lot of tourists. Some attractions, restaurants or shops in tourist areas take advantage of tourists exploring the city and charge them insanely high prices. Try to avoid tourist traps in Miami. It would be wise to try to find Miami vacation rentals instead of a hotel. Hotels are often surrounded by tourist traps. Miami vacation rentals on the other hand are usually found in residential neighborhoods making it easier to avoid tourist traps in Miami.
 
Bayside Marketplace, Downtown Miami
The shops and restaurants in Bayside Marketplace are overpriced. It was built especially for tourists. Bayside definitely has a lot of sites and entertainment to offer but avoid shopping or dining there. It is unreasonably costly.

Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road Restaurants, Miami Beach
Some of the restaurants are well-worth the price but restaurants on popular streets in Miami Beach such as Ocean Drive or Lincoln Road tend to be costly. You should know that most of these South Beach restaurants automatically include an 18% tip or gratuity on your bill. Check it out before leaving additional tip.

Shops on Washington Ave, Miami Beach
Many shops on Washington Ave cater to tourists and are pricey.

Beach Chairs, sands of Miami Beach
Beach chairs are just not worth the money. you are free to bring your own chairs to your Miami vacation rentals and set up by the water. Most people just lay out on a towel.

Souvenir shops
Just as you will find anywhere, most souvenir shops, will be pricey. No surprise there.

Cover Charges, South Beach nightclubs
The average cover charge for general admission is about $20 unless you know someone or are bringing a group made up of more ladies than guys. If possible, try to get on a list for free entry. A group of guys with no ladies often need to reserve a table with bottle service to get into a club.