Of course you’ll order a cupcake. Beyond that, the kids’ menu has pint-size portions of French toast, buttered noodles, PB&J, and more. It’s worth browsing the grocery for organic purees and teether biscuits.
The famous hotel has the best curb appeal in town. Inside, it doesn’t disappoint either from the pretty, traditional rooms to the masculine bar and lantern-lit patio complete with comfy seating and cozy fireplaces.
A variety of shows are offered year-round in the 100-seat theater. During the week, shows are appropriate for the toddler set; weekends are for families. Catch a fun rendition of Jack and the Beanstalk or The Hungry Caterpillar. Hold a birthday party here and enjoy a private show.
Kids make a splash in Water Ways, the hands-on exhibit that lets them build fountains and float boats (don’t worry, smocks provided). Other interactive spaces have the curious trying out physics experiments.
The neighborhood non-profit arts center offers classes for kids in their dance, paint, and ceramics studios, black box theater, photography darkroom, and music spaces. They’ve got private and group classes.
Seventy acres of wetland habitat — and the critters that go along with it — for tromping through, wandering around, hiking, exploring, and partying at (birthdays here are a blast). Offers summer camps, as well.
Tot boutique and resource center is packed to the gills with everything a parent needs (including knowledge) to build a green nursery, including chemical-free products and sustainably built furniture.
Tyke hair salon provides a cool atmosphere and a house line of organic hair care products.
Find top-quality new and consignment clothing, toys, and gear — much of it bearing a designer name. The consistently low prices dip even more during the half-off sale the first two weeks of every month.
A peaceful garden in the heart of Miami Beach, featuring fountains, a Japanese garden, and endless botanicals.
This London Bridge bike shop sells the Taga, a stroller-cum-bike that helps you keep in shape while transporting your child. Ride it like a push bike (with Baby sitting up front in the padded chair) or walk or jog behind it.