The relaxed vibes of Miami Beach extend into its coworking spaces, which offer friendly and inclusive places for freelancers, start-ups and entrepreneurs to work communally.
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The south Florida island city is best known for its stretches of golden sands and wildly hedonistic nightlife. But delve a little deeper and you’ll discover it also has a vibrant business community made up of a large number of solo workers who don’t necessarily want to work from their kitchen, living room or bedroom. For such people, the city is well equipped with welcoming coworking spaces where you can work productively and meet like-minded folk. Here are 10 of the best.
Büro South Beach
Situated in the heart of Miami Beach’s buzzing Sunset Harbour neighbourhood, Büro’s South Beach coworking space is housed in a bright and modern venue featuring chic interior design, eye-catching bay views and eco-friendly touches. The fully-furnished space offers a mix of different types of work areas for individuals and teams, ranging from communal worktables to dedicated stations, studios and suites. Hot desking rates start at $249 per month. Other on-site amenities include meeting spaces, colour printers and copiers, kitchen & lounge spaces, and free gourmet coffee. Members also gain access to regular workshops and networking events.
1815 Purdy Avenue / www.buromiami.com
WeWork
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Located in the affluent South Fifth neighbourhood on the southern tip of Miami Beach, this WeWork coworking space occupies an entire building with three floors of sun-soaked offices and common areas – and two more reserved for parking. Rows of huge windows and a roof deck allow you to catch some rays by day and enjoy stellar views during after-work events. Two types of membership package are available: WeWork All Access, which provides 24/7 access both to this space and any other WeWork location around the world, is priced at $398 per month. For a cheaper, more flexible option, WeWork On Demand allows pay-as-you-go access for $29 per day. There are also spacious common areas, a micro-roasted coffee bar with baristas, and weekly events.
429 Lenox Avenue / www.wework.com
Sandhouse
Home to a dynamic workspace community housed in its own exclusive building just minutes away from the Faena Arts District, Sandhouse is a boutique and creative office designed to maximize privacy, collaboration, and connection between entrepreneurs, freelancers, and other forward-thinking professionals. Coworking memberships come in the form of “resident” or “private offices”. Resident members have 24/7 access to the mixed-use workspace and conference rooms, as well as state-of-the-art kitchens and recreational areas. There’s also super-fast Wi-Fi, printing and scanning facilities, complimentary tea/coffee, bike storage, monthly happy hours, and networking events. Residency membership starts at $250 per month.
820 West 41st Street / www.sandhouse.com
Regus
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Regus’s Miami Beach shared office space provides freelancers, entrepreneurs and start-ups with the chance to meet and swap ideas with a like-minded community of professionals. A choice of shared offices or open plan spaces allow you to commit long-term with a dedicated desk or simply turn up and hot desk as your needs and budget demand. As a member, you’ll also gain access to Regus’s live receptionist services, global business lounge network, and regular networking and community events. Lounge membership gives you unlimited access to any of Regus’s global business lounges whenever you choose and is priced at $106 per month. For full coworking, prices start at $119 for 5 days per month and rise to $262 for unlimited use.
1688 Meridian Avenue / www.regus.com
Spaces
Set in a distinctive eight-story building on a palm tree-lined avenue, this spacious coworking venue combines a professional, productive working environment with enviable beach views and fantastic food and nightlife spots nearby. Members can pick a workspace on floors 5, 6 or 7 of the building, which boasts a cool white exterior and a floor-to-ceiling glass facade. Attached is an architect-designed parking deck – one of Miami’s most famous structures – offering a unique vantage point for both cars and impromptu cocktail parties, with panoramic views across the bay. Coworking membership starts at $93 per person for 5 days a month access, rising to $225 for unlimited access. Other facilities and services include four meeting rooms, breakout areas, and frequent networking events.
1111 Lincoln Road / www.spacesworks.com
Momentum Business Center
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Positioned in the heart of South Beach, and neighboured by a variety of restaurants, cafes, galleries, and boutiques, this 7,000 square foot executive office facility features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a contemporary layout, and a vibrant work setting. There are private office suites of various sizes, workstations, conference facilities, and all the amenities required of a full-service office. The dedicated 1-person workstations are a comfortable and economical option, with each separated by frosted glass partitions for maximum privacy but without compromising the space’s natural light and open atmosphere. A full-service kitchen includes a fridge, microwave and espresso machine. Coworking membership with a dedicated desk is priced at $360 per month.
1680 Michigan Avenue, Suite 700 / www.momentumbusinesscenter.com