We ascribe different names to the Collins Ave by our Touristic Supplements. From 0 to the 192nd Street it appears only in the official nomenclature as "Collins Avenue (A1A), although the names that we have added also identifies areas, or districts along Collins Ave. There are two districts known by the names of Bal Harbor (where Bal Harbor Shops, a modern shopping center of exclusive brands, are located) and Sunny Isles (fast food restaurants and haute cuisine, cafes, boutiques, brasseries, clubs etc) crossing Collins Ave.
The Collins Avenue all the way long, is the largest artery in Miami Beach, where the best Italian, French, Cubans, Dominicans, Colombians, Argentines, China, Uruguayan and Venezuelan restaurants can be found, as well as the most famous pizzerias and fast food, night clubs, designer clothes shops, supermarkets, travel agencies, 1 to 5 star Hotels.
It is one of the busiest arteries, just like Ocean Dr, Washington Ave & Lincoln Rd, but still finding exclusive residential areas.
Those who travel to Miami and has not walk by Collins, Ocean Dr, Washington Ave and Lincoln Road, did not get to know Miami Beach nor these very important avenues and pedestrian streets, but passing the whole Collins Avenue a vehicle is suggested as only part of “South Beach” is recommendable to walk.
Passing this important artery a bus “S” takes you to one of the most famous malls like Ventura Mall, starting from Downtown (subway station).
