Miami

When to Use

User asks about Miami for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.

Quick Reference

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

• Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur
• Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
• Load relevant auxiliary file for details

2. Safety Context

Miami is generally safe in tourist/residential areas. Main concerns:

• Car break-ins (don't leave valuables visible)
• Petty theft in tourist areas
• Avoid certain neighborhoods at night See safety.md for area-specific guidance.

3. Weather Reality

• Hot and humid year-round (avg 77°F/25°C)
• Hurricane season: June 1 - November 30
• Rainy season: May-October (afternoon thunderstorms)
• Best months: November-April (dry, pleasant) See climate.md for hurricane prep.

4. Current Data

5. Tourist Traps

• Skip: Ocean Drive (overpriced), Bayside Marketplace, chain restaurants
• Do: Little Havana, Wynwood Walls, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables
• Free: South Beach (early morning), Wynwood street art, Brickell City Centre

6. Car Is Essential

• Miami is NOT walkable (unlike NYC/London)
• Public transit limited (Metrorail, Metromover downtown only)
• Brightline train to Fort Lauderdale/West Palm useful
• Uber/Lyft expensive for daily use
• Budget for car + parking + insurance

7. Neighborhood Matching

Miami-Specific Traps

• "Beach party 24/7" — South Beach is tourists. Locals rarely go.
• "No need for a car" — FALSE. Miami is car-dependent.
• "Cheap alternative to NYC" — Rent is now comparable, with lower salaries.
• Ocean Drive — Tourist trap. Walk to Lincoln Road or Española Way.
• Hurricane ignorance — Know your evacuation zone. Get supplies early.
• Car insurance shock — Florida has highest rates in US. Budget $3-4K/year.
• Condo fees — Post-Surfside reforms mean high assessments. Ask about reserves.