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What makes it stand out even more (besides the perfectly paved paths and constant ocean breeze) is everything packed into one walk. South Pointe Park sits at the southernmost tip of Miami Beach, offering unobstructed views of the Atlantic, Govern- ment Cut and the Downtown skyline all in one loop. Add in a splash pad, shaded trails and easy beach access, and you’ve got a walk that feels less like exercise and more like a curated Miami experience. BEST WALKING TOUR #Photowalk.305 instagram.com/photowalk.305 Since 2019, Paola Katherine Rodriguez has organized something simple and increas- ingly necessary: a monthly walk through a Miami neighborhood with photographers of every level. Film shooters, digital, phone cameras and total beginners all come to- gether, focusing on the same setting from their unique points of view. Sometimes there’s a loose theme or a guest host, but there’s always room for flexibility and indi- vidual creativity. 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