Miami was built for the Polaris Slingshot. Wide boulevards, oceanfront causeways, colorful neighborhoods, and year-round sunshine make this one of the best cities on earth to experience open-air driving. Whether you have 1 hour or a full day, these are the routes that will make your Miami Slingshot rental unforgettable.
Ocean Drive is the heartbeat of Miami Beach — a 1.5-mile strip of Art Deco hotels, palm trees, neon lights, and the Atlantic Ocean on one side. In a Slingshot, you become part of the scenery.
Start at 5th Street, head north along Ocean Drive past the landmark hotels (The Betsy, Cardozo, Clevelander), then loop back down Collins Avenue. Stop at Lummus Park for photos with the ocean backdrop. Best driven at golden hour (5–7 PM) or after dark when the neon comes alive.
- Best time: 5–8 PM (sunset + neon atmosphere)
- Park at Collins Ave garages — street parking is scarce on weekends
- Extend to North Beach (71st St) for a quieter stretch
Wynwood is Miami's world-famous street art district — a grid of warehouse walls covered in floor-to-ceiling murals by artists from around the globe. The open cockpit of the Slingshot gives you the best possible view as you roll slowly through narrow streets flanked by massive murals.
Focus your cruise on NW 2nd Ave, NW 24th St, and the blocks surrounding the Wynwood Walls. The district is compact, so you can loop it several times and discover something new each pass. Best on weekend evenings when galleries, food trucks, and bars are buzzing.
- Best time: Friday/Saturday evenings for full atmosphere
- Drive slowly — this is a neighborhood for exploring, not racing
- Combine with a Brickell run for a great 4-hour package
Brickell Avenue cuts through Miami's gleaming financial district — a canyon of glass skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and waterfront restaurants. At night, the reflections off Biscayne Bay and the lit facades of the towers make for a stunning Slingshot backdrop.
Head south on Brickell Ave from SE 8th St, loop through Mary Brickell Village, then north along the Bayfront to Bayside Marketplace and the Pérez Art Museum. The views of the port and bay are exceptional after dark.
- Best time: 8–11 PM when buildings are lit
- Stop at Bayfront Park for bay views and skyline photos
- Combine with Wynwood for a full 4-hour evening
The Rickenbacker Causeway is simply one of the most beautiful drives in the state of Florida. Two elevated bridges over turquoise Biscayne Bay, with downtown Miami's skyline behind you and the Atlantic ahead. In a Slingshot, with no roof and no windows, it feels like flying.
Cross into Key Biscayne, loop around Crandon Park and Crandon Boulevard to the southern tip, stop at the Cape Florida lighthouse, and return. The whole loop is about 25 miles — perfect for the 4-hour rental package.
- Best time: Midday or sunset — the water color is stunning in both
- $2 toll on the causeway — bring exact change or use SunPass
- Stop at Crandon Beach for a walking break
Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) is the cultural spine of Miami's Cuban community — a vibrant strip of domino parks, cigar shops, live music spilling from restaurants, and Cuban coffee windows. Rolling slowly through in a Slingshot draws smiles and waves from locals.
Cruise west along SW 8th St from the Brickell area, past Domino Park (SW 15th Ave), through the murals of Calle Ocho, and into the quieter residential blocks beyond. On Friday evenings, the district hosts live music and food events.
- Best time: Friday evenings or weekend afternoons
- Stop for a Cuban coffee at a ventanita window — a true Miami experience
- Combine with Coconut Grove for a 4-hour cultural tour
Coconut Grove is Miami's oldest neighborhood — tree-canopied streets, bohemian boutiques, bay-view restaurants, and the magnificent Vizcaya Museum & Gardens along the water. The slower pace and winding roads make it ideal for a relaxed cruise.
Head south along S Bayshore Drive, past Vizcaya's gates, through the village center on Main Highway, then loop through the residential streets. The canopy of banyan and oak trees creates a tunnel effect that's spectacular in the Slingshot's open cockpit.
- Best time: Weekend mornings — quiet and cool
- The Vizcaya gates on S Bayshore Drive make for great photos
- Grab a seat at Glass & Vine on the water for a midway break
Got a full day? Combine all the best of Miami into one epic Slingshot tour. This route covers the city's greatest hits across 8 hours:
Morning: Coconut Grove → Key Biscayne via Rickenbacker → Brickell lunch stop. Afternoon: Little Havana → Wynwood → Design District. Evening: Downtown Bayfront → MacArthur Causeway → South Beach for sunset on Ocean Drive.
- Best booked as the 8-hour ($260) or 24-hour ($300) package
- Start early (9 AM) to hit Key Biscayne before midday crowds
- End on Ocean Drive at golden hour for the perfect finish