Supermarket and essentials
This guide gathers all the everyday services you might need during your stay: supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, hospitals and emergencies. All organized by proximity to The Pavilion so you can solve things quickly.
Publix Super Market at North Shore
Closest supermarket to the building. Classic Florida chain with everything you need: food, cleaning products, pharmacy, bakery, prepared foods. Clean and well-organized.
6876 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 1.1 mi · 5 min by car · 20 min walk
TIP: Open daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Delivery via Instacart. Deli sandwiches (Pub Subs) are famous and feed two.
Walgreens (24 hours)
Historic Miami Beach pharmacy open 24 hours. Medications (OTC and prescription), personal care items, snacks, drinks, beach products, batteries, chargers.
6700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 0.9 mi · 4 min by car · 15 min walk
TIP: Open 24/7. For late-night needs (medication, water, snacks), it's your best bet. Accept card and Apple Pay.
CVS Pharmacy
National pharmacy chain, similar to Walgreens. Some locations have MinuteClinic (walk-in medical consultations without appointment) for minor issues.
6800 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 1 mi · 5 min by car
TIP: MinuteClinic: $89–150 per walk-in consultation. Useful for minor infections, antibiotics, vaccines.
Prescription medications
In the U.S., many medications require a prescription (even common antibiotics). For walk-in consultations: CVS MinuteClinic or the nearest Urgent Care. Bring your regular medications in their original packaging.
6800 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 1 mi · 5 min by car
What's over-the-counter in your country may require a prescription here. Bring just what you need, in its box. For chronic medications, check with your doctor before traveling.
Shell (the closest)
Closest gas station to the building. Convenience store with snacks, drinks and basic items. All cards accepted.
6701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 0.9 mi · 4 min by car
TIP: Regular gallon ~$3.40 (typical Miami Beach prices are higher than the mainland). Pay with card at the pump to avoid going into the store.
Wawa (cheapest without membership)
East Coast U.S. chain with great gas prices and excellent sandwiches/coffee. Best price-quality without requiring membership.
Closest Wawa: 1801 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach 6 mi · 15 min by car
TIP: Grab a giant coffee (~$2.50) and a sandwich (~$8) while there. Gallon ~$3.10–3.30 (cheaper than Shell in Miami Beach).
Mount Sinai Medical Center (closest)
Main Miami Beach hospital with 24-hour pediatric and adult ER. Bilingual staff (English/Spanish). Closest to The Pavilion.
4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 2.5 mi · 7 min by car
For serious emergencies call 911. For minor urgencies, the ER is faster than waiting for an appointment. High costs without insurance ($1,000+ for one visit).
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami's largest public hospital, downtown. Good level of care but longer waits. Level 1 trauma center.
1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami FL 33136 · 7.5 mi · 20 min by car
More for serious emergencies (accidents, trauma). For minor issues, Mount Sinai is closer.
Urgent Care walk-in (no appointment)
For non-serious consultations without going to the hospital ER. CarePlus Health Plans Urgent Care, Citymd Urgent Care, MinuteClinic at CVS. Faster and cheaper than ER.
CityMD: 4500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33137 · 5 mi · 15 min by car
TIP: Walk-in consultation $150–250 without insurance. Treat infections, sprains, routine checkups. If your travel insurance covers, keep receipts for reimbursement.
ATMs
Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo and TD Bank have ATMs throughout Miami Beach. Bank ATMs charge $3–5 for foreign cards. Your bank also charges a fee.
Bank of America: 1098 5th St, Miami Beach FL 33139 ATMs in Walgreens, Publix and banks
TIP: For cash withdrawals in dollars, take out larger amounts once ($300–500) instead of multiple smaller ones — fees add up. Notify your bank before traveling.