Historic Española Way on Miami Beach
SPANISH-FRENCH REVIVAL STYLE IN VIBRANT SOUTH BEACH
Today, El Paseo Hotel is a charming boutique hotel that still exudes its historic Latin vibe. Some rooms and suites have full-service kitchens, giving guests an authentic Miami Beach pied-a-terre experience. If you feel the need to pick up a pen or paintbrush while you're here, there's a whole lot of history backing you up.
A Dreamy Latin Village on Miami Beach
On a draft table in the early 1920s, architect Robert Taylor imagined "places where artists and lovers of the artistic might congregate amid congenial surroundings." He dreamed of Miami Beach having a Latin Greenwich Village of fiestas and song, mantillas and lace. He modeled Española Way after the most walkable and delightful places in Spain and France. He was inspired by iconic Las Ramblas in Barcelona and the villages of Biarritz, Cannes and Mentone.
ESPAÑOLA WAY HUMS WITH FOOD, MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE THAT SPEAK TO WANDERING BOHEMIANS AND ARTISTS
When finally built, Española Way was the perfect place for the wealthy, such as Harvey Firestone, J.C. Penney and Harry C. Stutz, to enjoy a secluded holiday, lined with shops and restaurants that rivaled Paris. Then came the roaring 20s and 30s, when the street came alive with parties, bookies and bootleggers. Al Capone ran a gambling ring here, and in the 40s Desi Arnaz ignited the rumba craze. Today, the street is alive with shops, restaurants, and bars that attract bohemians and artists. Walk along Española Way and experience a different, authentic and enchanting side of South Beach.
