Venetian Causeway

The Venetian Causeway crosses Biscayne Bay between Miami on the mainland and Miami Beach on a barrier island in South Florida. The man-made Venetian Islands and non-bridge portions of the causeway were created by materials which came from the dredging of the bay. The Venetian Causeway follows the original route of the Collins Bridge, a wooden 2.5 miles long structure built in 1913 by John S. Collins and Carl G. Fisher which opened up the barrier island for unprecedented growth and development.

Like the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle, the Venetian Causeway bridges Miami Beach with downtown Miami. What makes the Venetian unique is the actual bridge. The causeway runs entirely at sea level, so it feels as if you’re driving on the water; specially-designed white barriers border the road on either side to prevent drivers from actually driving over the water. It takes you through the posh neighborhoods of Miami’s Venetian Islands and past hotels like The Standard and rentable luxury homes like the Villa Venetian, so driving through is not only the most scenic option, but also the most cost-effective.

Location: North, Atlantic Ave, Miami, FL 33132, United States