family friendly

CONCIERGE, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI
ACTIVITIES FOR THE LITTLE AND “NOT SO” LITTLE ONES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Families with children will find Miami to be full of unique experiences, fun programs and memorable
moments. The area offers miles of pristine beaches, year-round warm weather and diverse activities
for your Miami family vacation.
Kids Pool & Palm Grove at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Our pool area is located on the 7th floor terrace, next to the
restaurant Bahía. It is open year-round and it consists of a Main Pool,
Kids Pool, Palm Grove Pool and a Jacuzzi. We offer several Cabana packages that will be
ideal to create your own family oasis (starting at $150 per day). Enjoy!!
Gymboree Play & Music (ages 6m to 5 years)
358 San Lorenzo Ave, Village of Merrick Park 3rd Level, Coral Gables 33134
20 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Play Hours: Tuesday - 1:30pm to 2:15pm & 5:15pm to 6pm //
Wednesday – 2:15pm to 3pm & 5:45pm to 6:30pm // Thursday – 5:15pm to
6pm // Friday – 1:30pm to 3:30pm // Sunday – 9am to 10am
This activity center is located inside the Village of Merrick Park and offers great activities for
the younger travelers. Their impeccable facilities and great staff are perfect to enjoy some baby
time while shopping for the latest trends.
Play-in (ages 1 to 13 years)
2501 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood 33127
15 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Play Hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to7pm, Saturday from 10am to 7pm*
*Please call ahead on Saturdays as they may close early due to private events
This multi-sensory activity center is a great place to take your kids without
compromising your desire to know the City. Located in the up-and-coming Wynwood
district known for its amazing street art and galleries, Play-in offers a great dynamic
play center to entertain younger kids (and get them ready for nap time giving you the
chance to enjoy a stroll around the area!).
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island 33132
10 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Daily from 10am until 6pm
Across the causeway from Jungle Island, the Miami Children's
museum turns as many heads as the parrots, with its futuristic
design by the stellar architecture firm Arquitectonica. Inside,
it's nothing like the familiar boring old museums at home, but
rather a highly interactive kid's playground. The fun includes a
colorful mosaic-tiled, two-story sandcastle, a sea room
designed especially for under-fives, the world's most cultural
teddy-bear exhibit and a television studio. But what kids seem
to like best are the exhibits celebrating the mundane: the bank
with teller stations and fake checks, the supermarket with
checkout lanes, and the police motorcycle and fire truck.
Miami Science Museum & Planetarium
3280 South Miami Avenue, Coconut Grove 33133
15 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Daily from 10am to 6pm (Box office closes at 5:30pm)
Featuring a Planetarium, a Wildlife Center and several Exhibits, the Miami Science
Museum offers hands on interactive activities where children can learn about science,
animals and outer.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne 33149
15 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Daily from 9.30am to 6pm (Box office closes at 4.30pm)
Great for kids of all ages, one can see all types of marine wildlife and even
meet a celebrity, Lolita the Killer Whale. Reservations are strongly
suggested for all Animal Encounter programs such as Dolphin Encounter
and Sea Trek Reek.
Jungle Island (formerly Parrott Jungle Island)
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island 33132
10 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Monday to Friday from 10am until 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm
A replica of the everglades environment one can see over 1200 animals from crocodiles to flamingos and, of course,
1,000 parrots. Various shows run from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Several animal interactions are available. Make sure
to have change to buy seeds so that the kids can feed the parrots - but remind them that they bite!!
Zoo Miami (formerly Miami Metro Zoo)
12400 SW 152 Street, Miami 33177
45 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Box office closes at 4pm)
Miami Metro Zoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in
Florida, and the only tropical zoo in the continental United States.
This cage less zoo houses over 2,000 animals on 740 acres, 324
acres of which are developed. It is about 3 mi around if walked on
the path, and has over 100 exhibits.
Dezer Collection Car Museum
2000 NE 146th Street, North Miami 33181
30 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Daily from 10am to 6pm (Box office
closes at 5pm)
The Dezer Museum is the largest car
collection museum in the world thanks to
its 50,000 square feet exhibition space. From American and European Classics to Hollywood Cars of the Stars,
James Bond Collection and Military Vehicles, the Dezer museum is must kids and adults too. Don’t forget to see the
biggest “Vespa” collection outside of Italy!
Palmetto Mini Golf
9300 SW 152nd St, Miami 33157
45 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 9pm,
Friday & Saturday from 10am to 10pm (Last tee time is 1 hour
before close)
Palmetto Mini Golf offers safe family fun in a beautiful
setting. The 18-hole course has waterfalls, lagoons, and a
cave, all among lush landscaping from around the world. All
age groups and all levels of athletic ability can enjoy the
game of miniature golf.
Barbie – The Dreamhouse Experience
2606 Sawgrass Mills Circle (Sawgrass Mills Mall), Sunrise 33323
45 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 8pm
“Barbie The Dreamhouse Experience” is an interactive installation located at
Sawgrass Mills Mall. It brings the iconic Barbie Dreamhouse toy to real life for
fans of all ages. With interactive and personalized touches, guests have the
opportunity to discover different rooms, living areas and to explore the 10,000
square feet of this larger-than-life version. In each room, guests will be delighted
by surprises and interactive activities relating to the room. Guests will be
‘transported’ to each floor of the house via a virtual elevator.
-Every person 3 and older must purchase a ticket.
-Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult.
-Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or ticketmaster.com.
Zoological Wildlife Foundation
16225 SW 172nd Avenue, Miami 33187
45 minute drive from the Hotel
By appointment only! Open Daily from 11am until 7pm (last tour is at 6.30pm)
Zoological Wildlife Foundation has the number one exotic petting zoo in South
Florida with dozens of exotic species and many interactive activities involving
their guests. The five acre zoo houses everything from domestic animals and
primates to large predatory birds and mammals. Some of their popular
selections of exotic petting zoo animals are Gibbon Apes, Sloths, Lemurs, owls,
snakes, Anteater, Lions, Snow Leopards, and mischievous Capuchin monkeys like those used in many movies. However, their cutest addition to their exotic
petting zoo has to be the tiger cub. The Zoological Wildlife Foundation offers
private and exclusive tours by appointment only. It is an experience you will
never forget.
Horseback Riding - Jesse Williams Ranch
6155 SW 123rd Ave, Miami, FL 33183
45 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Daily from 10am to 6pm
Founded in 1983, the Jesse Williams Ranch has provided thousands
of children and adults their first experience with horses and life on
a working farm.
ARCADE
Game Time
5701 Sunset Dr. (3rd Level, inside Sunset Place Shops), Miami 33143
30 minute drive from the Hotel
Open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 10pm,
Friday & Saturday from 11am to 11pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm
DAY TRIP ACTIVITIES
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee 33470
1.5hr drive from the Hotel
Open Monday to Fridays from 10am to 5pm (Box office closes at 4pm)
Open Saturday and Sundays from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Box office closes at
4.30pm)
Florida's only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park
invites you to spend the day on safari with over 900 animals. This great
attraction offers animal displays and encounters, animal feeding
experiences, 6 rides, water spray ground, food, shopping and more.
Rapids Water Park (open during Summer Season)
6566 North Military Trail, Riviera Beach 33407
1.5 hr. drive from the Hotel
Park is open March through October
March through August, daily from 10am to 5pm
September through October, weekends only from 10am to 5pm
Times may vary due to weather conditions
Rapids Water Park is South Florida's premiere family water park from the Keys to
Orlando. The park features featuring 30-action packed acres of attractions
including 35 of the biggest, wettest, and most thrilling water slides. Enjoy a fullday of fun for the entire family - whether you make a splash in the cool blue
waves, take a thrilling plunge down the waterslides, or just relax and float around
the lazy river… there is something fun for everyone!
Kennedy Space Center
State Road 405 East, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
3.5hr drive from the Hotel
March 31 through September 1, Open Daily from 9am to 7pm
September 2 to December 31, Open Daily from 9am until dusk
US Astronaut Hall of Fame, Open Daily from 12pm to 5pm
Each year, millions of visitors from across the world make the trek to this hub of
technology and discovery for a Kennedy Space Center Tour. Here, many of
mankind's greatest accomplishments have taken place.
A stay in Florida isn’t complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor
Complex. Near many popular Florida vacation destinations and theme parks,
NASA's launch headquarters is the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet a veteran astronaut,
see giant rockets and train in spaceflight simulators.
STROLLER & CAR SEAT RENTALS
Stroll Away
786-420-6060 – info@strollaway.com
www.strollaway.com
StrollAway is a premiere carriage rental company which provides top level service
to families traveling away from home. This company provides top rated strollers and
car seats. Strollers available: Baby Jogger Citi Select GT (Single & Double), BOB’s
Revolution SE (Single & Double), UPPABaby Vista, Bugaboo Buffalo and more.
Starting at $25 per day
NEAREST SHOPPING LOCATIONS
Please find below a list of the closest kids stores:
The Disney Store - 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami 33132– 5 minutes away from the Hotel
Village of Merrick Park - 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables 33134 - 15 minutes away from the Hotel
Babycottons - Pottery Barn Kids - Janie and Jack Pili Carrera, Bognar & Piccolini, Boy Meets Girl & Liapela Modern Baby
Genius Jones - 2800 NE 2nd Ave, Miami 33137- 15 minutes away from the Hotel
Toys R Us Express - 3401 North Miami Ave, Midtown 33127 - 15 minutes away from the Hotel
Toys R Us - 3301 Coral Way, Coral Gables 33145 – 15 minutes away from the Hotel
Toys R Us and Babies R Us - 8325 South Dixie Highway, South Miami 33143 – 20 minutes away from the Hotel
Buy Buy Baby - 8241 West Flagler St, Westchester 33144 – 30 minutes away from the Hotel
American Girl - 8888 SW 136th St, Miami 33176 (inside “The Falls” Shopping Mall) – 40 minutes away from the Hotel
KIDS FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
Restaurant
Edge Steak & Bar
Novecento
Havana 1957
100 Montaditos
Pizza Piola
Baires Grill
Rosa Mexicano
Dolores/Lolita
Doraku
Perricone’s
Ceviche 105
Berries in the Grove
Green Street Cafe
Harry’s Pizza
Lulu’s
Peacock Garden Café
LoKal
Akashi
Hillstone
California Pizza Kitchen
Swine
Exquisito
Morgan’s
Proof Pizza & Pasta
Joey’s Kitchen
Pride & Joy
The Butcher Shop
Harry’s Pizza
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Buena Vista Bistro
Smith & Wollensky
Big Pink
News Café
Abuela’s Cuban Kitchen
Baires Grill
Shake Shack
Serendipity
Quattro
Paul’s
Type of Cuisine
Steakhouse
Argentinean
Cuban
Sandwiches
Italian
Argentinean
Mexican
Latin American
Asian
Italian
Peruvian
American
American
Pizza
American
American
Burgers
Asian
American
Pizza
Southern
Cuban
American
Italian
Italian
American
American
Italian
Greek/Seafood
French
Steak/Fish
Burgers
American
Cuban
Argentinean
Burgers
Ice Cream
Italian
French Bakery
Neighborhood
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Brickell
Downtown
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
Coral Gables
Coral Gables
Coral Gables
Little Havana
Midtown
Midtown
Wynwood
Wynwood
Wynwood
Design District
Design District
Design District
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
South Beach
Address
Four Seasons Hotel, 7th floor
1414 Brickell Ave
1451 S. Miami Ave
1401 Brickell Ave
1250 S. Miami Ave
1010 S. Miami Ave
900 S. Miami Ave
1000 S. Miami Ave
900 S. Miami Ave
900 S. Miami Ave
105 NE 3rd Ave
2884 SW 27th Ave
3110 Commodore Plaza
2996 McFarlane Rd
3105 Commodore Plaza
2889 McFarlane Rd
3190 Commodore Plaza
3444 Main Highway
201 Miracle Mile
300 Miracle Mile
2415 Ponce de Leon Bvld
1510 SW 8th St
28 NE 29th St
3328 N Miami Ave
2506 NW 2nd Ave
2800 N Miami Ave
165 NE 23rd St
3918 N. Miami Ave
4312 NE 2nd Ave
4582 NE 2nd Ave
1 Washington Ave
157 Collins Ave
800 Ocean Dr
1654 Meridian Ave
1116 Lincoln Rd
1111 Lincoln Rd
1102 Lincoln Rd
1014 Lincoln Rd
450 Lincoln Rd
We hope you find this information useful and do not hesitate to contact us to assist you with reservations.
Concierge Desk
Ext. 5600