On a March visit, signs warning of dangerous riptides fluttered against the whimsical, pastel lifeguard stands planted in the sand. Fashion shoots are as common as pelicans onshore and in front of the hotels along Ocean Drive. Although no official law declares it, topless sunbathing is fine. So is alcohol. Bottomless sunbathing is out.
Demographics are more complicated.
There's public parking there. On South Beach, the touristy areas are between Sixth and 17th streets. That's where you'll see the smaller, restored hotels. The bigger hotels are from 17th Street north. The Art Deco District is mostly between First and 14th streets.