Miami Beach Convention Center Address, Maps and Directions

As the largest convention center in the Miami area, Miami Beach Convention Center is an indoor arena in Miami Beach. The center was once called the Miami Beach Exhibition Hall, first open in 1957 to hold 15,000 people. It has witnessed great historical events like the once in 1964 when Muhammad Ali won his first Heavyweight Championship.

Today, the center features 4 large rooms each of which accommodates 12,000 people or so. Whether you are planning an intimate corporate retreat or a large conference, the Miami Beach Convention Center all has enough space to meet your needs perfectly.

Where to find the Miami Beach Convention Center? Spanning four city blocks of palm tree lined streets, the newly constructed Miami Beach Convention Center is situated in the heart of historic South Beach / Art Deco District. The physical address is 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach Florida, just east of Meridian Avenue at 17th Street. Check the following maps for a better understanding of its location.

Miami Beach Convention Center Map

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Map of Hotels near Miami Beach Convention Center

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Covering more than one million square feet of flexible space, the center is a meeting, convention, tradeshow and consumer show paradise. Its sheer dimension is complemented by soft pastels, bright colors and unique architectural features.

Miami Beach Convention Center boasts many amenities including a business center, board room, cyber cafe, box offices, concierge desks, concession stands, show offices and a skywalk that features a center pod with a buffet & cocktail lounge and an unrestricted view of all four exhibit halls. The facility is also home to major annual shows. To explore the upcoming events of Miami Beach Convention Center, click here:

Calendar of Events at Miami Beach Convention Center

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How to get access to the Miami Beach Convention Center? Due to its good location, the facility is accessible easily. For visitors who choose to drive to the center, the easiest access is I-95. Below are the detailed directions.

1) Driving from South

For visitors coming from the South, you should take I-95 Northbound, Exit 395 (MacArthur Causeway) and turn off at Alton Road North. Make a right onto the 17th Street and turn left onto Convention Center Drive. You will find the center at 1901 Convention Center Drive.

2) Driving from North

If coming from North, take I-95 Southbound, Exit 195 East (Julia Tuttle Causeway) to Alton Road South. Turn left onto the 17th Street and make another left onto Convention Center Drive.

For visitors who don't mind the budget, taxi is also a convenient means of transportation that helps you get access to the center. Also, taxi cabs are widely available in many areas including Miami Beach. If you are arriving at Miami International Airport, you can find taxi service on the lower level just outside of Baggage Claim. Uniformed taxi captains will help to hail a taxi for you. The flat rates from Miami International Airport to South Beach are about $32. If you want to know the approximate fares to Miami Beach Convention Center, check this page:

Approximate Fares to Miami Beach Convention Center

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