SoBe is situated right next to a major city, Miami. The climax of this party season is the Winter Party in March. Important events are the parties, which begin with 'Thanksgiving' (last Thu in November). The best time to visit is between October and April, peak season around Christmas to Easter. It is best to find accommodation in this area and save yourself renting a car. Along one of these axes you'll find all gay establishments of the town in walking distance. The other side is the 'Lincoln Road Mall', a real pedestrian zone in the US (!). Parallel to it run Collins and Washington Avenue, which form one side of the gay right angle. The 'Ocean Drive' is the boulevard next to the beach, where the beautiful and the wanna-be-beautiful saunter along. Another reason is the clever way that the city government has used the media and dreamlike beach and palm scenery, to promote the city. The most obvious reason is the 'National Historic District', consisting of 800 renovated Art-Deco-houses, apartment buildings and small hotels. It's interesting to take a look at the reasons for this. Miami Beach (or 'SoBe', South Beach) is a very trendy place.
