Inside Miami Beach: Parties, Shootings And A Loss of Control

[@NickJohnson]

Here's my entire Florida playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yox4qW3D-Zm5Zen1mSmFWTi

[@pop867]

There is no difference between Democrats and Republicans. THEY ARE ON THE SAME TEAM.

[@whitneygibson3431]

Thank you from a Pinellas County native ( Tampa Bay area), now a resident of the wild, wild West human carnival of Portland, Oregon.

[@combatdoc]

South Beach is for tourists and high school kids.

[@jonnygrowlately]

@@pop867 agreed

[@monkeyflower954]

Hi Nick💃🏻HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT ⛱️ 😎

[@kjack1932]

As a black dude I can tell you that when I moved here from NYC in 2018 I used to enjoy the craziness of south beach during the holidays. That feeling lasted about a year , now you couldn’t pay me to go hang out on the main strip especially during any holiday. The last time I was there it was for 4th of July 2021 and I felt disgusted. People treat the city like shit with trash everywhere, shooting guns in the air, and overall leading to everyone being punished for these idiots with no life and their selfishness. The main issue is the people causing all the drama aren’t from here. They hop on a cheap spirit flight, share one room at a hotel, maybe rent a nice car just to ride around drunk the entire night. I think the only way to get it to stop is Jack prices up, the curfews and extra police the city has tried is a temporary solution.

[@thomasmaresh5264]

Thank you for your helpful personal insight!

[@christopherlucy1772]

As a permanent resident I HEAR YOUR CONCERNS..there are local groups that promote quality of life issues. .SOFNA , MIAMI BEACH UNITED. and there may be others I havent heard from..

[@jtsy4239]

ur africo

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Actually, it was determined that most of the people getting arrested on South Beach were from the South FL region aka "locals". I'm sure there are quite a few out of towners causing trouble but they are not the majority.

[@char-les9196]

"They" (you know who they are) destroy everywhere they go bro..Thats what "they" do

[@Lockiel]

Nobody who lives in Florida goes to south beach. We avoid it like the plague.

[@maidenless9504]

Yo. Speak for yourself

[@michelleeggers8639]

We love south Beach and mid beach.

[@luckycharms_93]

Agreed

[@loscojones2520]

Sheeeeit 💯 facts

[@niceandflyy]

Like Times Square in nyc lol residents don’t go there just tourists

[@patrickhastings6421]

Miami Beach is where everyone speaks a different language, but Vanity is what brings everyone together!

[@businessoffice4964]

It is run down and feels third world to me.

[@tidey4]

@@businessoffice4964 Depends on your social economic class. There's no middle class.

[@gabrielgarcia7554]

@Business Office I mean no offence, if that is 3rd world to you then you probably live a very sheltered life. Loud drunk obnoxious people isn’t “third world” haha.

[@Mish_the_ish]

Sounds like LA and San Francisco to me

[@autumn_b905]

@@businessoffice4964 you should go to north Miami Beach. More upscale

[@kimberlysoto6864]

What this ALL COMES down to in the end is “respect”. The enormous lack of respect for the city, residents, themselves, the law , and property.

[@pirette08]

I am a Miamian and no self respecting Miami resident goes to South Beach by choice. For beaches we either go to Ft Lauderdale or more north, or go to the west : Naples, Bonita Beach, Marco Island, etc. Its so ghetto in South Beach and Downtown Miami. I'll never understand why tourists have it down as a must see when they come to south Florida. I'll defend my city with any foreigner if they ever talked bad about Miami but I must say, its far from the glamor they show on TV. That's not real! Lol . at this point I have a love hate relationship with Miami and Florida as a whole.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Haha you think Downtown Miami is ghetto now you should have seen it in the 90s and even in the early 2000s. They have cleaned it up quite a bit. Everytime I see that SoDoSoPa episode of South Park it reminds me of Miami city.

[@xoxxobob61]

@Padre Boaz That's like saying LA lacks Haitians & Cubans. 🤨

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Locals dont go to South beach

[@meechie9z]

Miami is a shitty city as a whole. Coming from NYC, south beach is one of the only fun spots down here. Glad I moved here than anywhere else in Miami.

[@xoxxobob61]

@Padre Boaz Yes of course my point being is that the West Coast has a more established Asian population than Florida or Miami. Orlando does have a sizable Vietnamese population though.

[@DirectedbyZ]

Lived down here for over 7 years unfortunately. Place is miserable and the fakest city I've ever experienced. You'ved nailed it exactly right on in this video!

[@Design770]

I used to go to south beach every night. 30 years ago. So much fun! NOW it’s a different world. I hope the leadership comes up with a plan to revive our once wonderful Miami Beach

[@autumn_b905]

Why did you feel the city of Miami is fake?

[@lioneldemun6033]

I believe even Las Vegas or Venice California are more livable than this, and that is saying a lot. It's probably on a par with Atlantic city.

[@dannymuzzi3906]

I’m from cali and my best friend is from cali too and his parents are from Miami not originally and they moved because of the fakeness funny enough. One of the reasons

[@autumn_b905]

@@dannymuzzi3906 wow. Cali person thought miami was fake then miami must really be fake. Cali is allegedly the most fake place in the world

[@whitneygibson3431]

This was priceless, Nick casually listing all the crimes occurring on South Beach on any given night: robbery, rape, assault, gang activity, etc...then he busts out with " hoochie mommas, skanks, hoes...." best low-key comic moment

[@valchris11]

I let out a laugh, everyone thought I was crazy😜 .

[@areguapiri]

There is NO truth to any of those things.

[@whitneygibson3431]

@@areguapiri I was born

[@jonnygrowlately]

@@areguapiri i wouldnt be so sure

[@imranshahzada1812]

I love how he describes cities with zero political correctness lol LOVE IT

[@IAMYUNGGAF]

he told the truth about Phoenix.

[@NickJohnson]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jessicatsao92]

Ya can't deny it, Seattle is a shee*hole as well as Portland. Even San Jose's crime includes at least one or more fatal shootings a day. Every night, it happens.

[@businessoffice4964]

Yeah, but he’s smart so he’s conservative.

[@peterviglietta4207]

How dare he offend the sensibilities of clueless rich white liberals

[@mymangodfrey]

It’s amazing how fast cities are changing. I lived in South Beach and it was safe enough that you could walk anywhere late at night. Denver and Portland barely resemble the cities they were in 2000, and my hometown of Austin has basically been raptured out of existence and replaced with a chunk of Los Angeles.

[@vietnamvet4533]

Gee and I wonder what is the common denominator about all these cities that have changed? And gotten so much worse, you know why as we all do, but can't say it no can we Matt.

[@Lulusvideos1]

LA and the whole state of CA get the blame for everything, but anyone who has lived in LA for decades will tell you that things there were once nice there too, until people from every state in the union came to CA for the weather, jobs, beaches, etc. and ruined the state to beyond recognition. Whenever you have a good thing going, others will hear about it, and they will come in hoards and ruin the once good thing. Happens all the time, everywhere, nothing new.

[@vietnamvet4533]

@@Lulusvideos1 Yea was in Californication 2 times free got a trip there from old LBJ and a free M-16, what a nice guy and at the time nice state.

[@diegostevenson4569]

1999 and 2000' where the best years to party!

[@vietnamvet4533]

@@diegostevenson4569 Yea and the 50s and early 60s were the best times in the US of A, wonder what happened, oh wait I know.

[@City-of-Hong-Kong]

This is such a great channel to learn about US towns and cities in depth. I hope you can cover each of the 50 states in detail like you have cover Florida. Awesome. Keep going. 👍

[@thomasdaniel5308]

Spot on description! Miami is a hot, beautiful, overpriced and miserable mess.

[@caseymccray1387]

@Padre Boaz yeah florida itself never really had a huge Asian population compared to Cali. I'm from fl live in Cai at the moment and this is the first time I'm around a ton of Asians and Philippines.

[@caseymccray1387]

@Padre Boaz ahhhh okay thank you for telling me. I had no clue thats where most lived at in florida. Thanks for the info now i know if i ever wanted to date a asian in florida I KNOW THE AREA TO GO!!!!

[@trumpetmusic5672]

Miami beach is to Miami residents as the Statue of Liberty is to NY residents, nobody ever goes there and nobody can explain why tourists love it so much.

[@niceandflyy]

I will compare it to Times Square instead of Statue of Liberty

[@mikedavis6690]

Queens for the queens

[@realestatephotovideoshawns1177]

So funny listening to him tiptoe around his words. Miami is a cesspool and South Beach is crap. I was born in Miami Beach lived in Miami Beach and loved it for many years. I’m 52 years old and now I try not to go south of Jupiter. Actually I think he did a good job and was very honest. And I always appreciate your perspective on this country! Wonderful channel!

[@dannymuzzi3906]

I was born a and raised in the Bay Area and my family always say how San Francisco was a city that was nice to visit…. Things have changed

[@deadlyoneable]

It’s interesting how one group continually ruins things and how other groups are scared to say anything. How long will we take the excuses from this one group?

[@liighterspoppow5152]

Revenge for gentrification…..shrugs🤷🏽‍♀️ one group ruins things and then black ppl are called aggressive or against authority for wanting to do what they want. I’m not allowed to laugh at work or enjoy anything without a certain group of ppl getting upset…..if they were white it would be different but because white folks fear blacks it’s a problem they are worried about lol

[@liighterspoppow5152]

We’re tearing up the Catalina whine mixer next then we’re coming for Portland 🧐😅😂

[@liighterspoppow5152]

@@bryans.1710 I will . And soon we shall take over the world muahahahahaha

[@cmhopkins7772]

We?? LOL What you go do? All you can do is Move🤣

[@liighterspoppow5152]

@@cmhopkins7772 na y’all can’t push us out the hoods and projects y’all created for us ….lol we got money now

[@Emilport74]

Most people that live in Miami don't visit South Beach. That is mostly for tourists. If we want to go to the beach, we go a further north, key Biscayne, or the gulf coast.

[@MrJestyler]

Exactly I live here and none of people I know that live here go there.

[@OMEGATECH]

Exactly

[@MrJestyler]

@Padre Boaz lacking because they are smart not to live there much less vacation there. That would be the least place I would want to live or vacation at. I can say this because I live in miami and hell would freeze over before I would go there. It’s just tourists only, no locals ever go there

[@MrJestyler]

@Padre Boaz yes however there is a gigantic difference between central fla/Orlando and south fla/Miami. Central fla is more open and more affordable plus the other obvious reason is language, English is secondary to Spanish in Miami.

[@Sandrinarhonda]

@@robertathey8504 LMAOOOO we say it publicly. It’s ghetto

[@pedrofernandez8729]

"They don't respect our city" LOL They don't respect THEIR city either. They don't respect the law, authority, institutions, their own families.

[@bwoneymaddic446]

I live in Maine, which is nearly all white, but many white folks hear live in squalor.

[@enemyofthesheeple]

Neither do your elected officials. Your government murdered 3k plus on 911. But that doesn't bother you does it?

[@devintaylor8702]

TRUE 👍

[@devintaylor8702]

@RE Lock EXACTLY 💯

[@autumn_b905]

@@bwoneymaddic446 what does his statement has to do with race? He didn't say anything about race

[@drzfinezt180]

I remember when SoBe was so chill and laid back. Now it’s just ghetto!

[@bensantos3882]

Nick Johnson my whole family loves your for the downright honesty, enthusiasm, as well how kind your words are. Even if you have a bad day or sad I can never tell since your so positive and inspirational. Please don't quit even though KZbin censors you for calling bad behavior in the black community too!

[@amandathemystic1828]

Took a solo trip to South Beach (first time in Florida!) back in April for 4 days and I loved it. It was clean, saw only like 2 homeless people, nobody bothered me or tried to sell me anything. Lol. I can’t speak on SouthBeach at night because I went back to my hotel in the evening for dinner and didn’t come back out until sunrise. It was lovely in the am with the Art Deco lights still on and no one around. I do hope to come back soon 💖🙏

[@mlmperez1114]

Growing up south Florida in the 80s & 90s was great back then. It has lost its luster these days.

[@AnneMarie1031]

Agreed. The Metal scene was awesome in the early '90s. South Beach has become trendy, and not in a good way.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

It was more dangerous back in those days.

[@marilynbarker8255]

So sad that this craziness is permitted to ruin the lives of those who live in south beach.

[@Khloe_dancer_model]

Cancel culture.I hate seeing my town trashed.I swear.

[@BS-ou6yu]

We will continue to trash it

[@aclem8246]

South beach used to be the place to go. Models, actors, the real "in" crowd wanted to go and be seen there. The clubs were fabulous and a big draw. Like anywhere else though the shine goes off the apple and people find a new "in" place to go. Then the hotels and clubs start to discount and the trashier crowds start to arrive. That is what is happening here.

[@anye76]

The interview portion was excellent Nick. I'm glad the commissioner was so open ri speaking. He didn't sugar coat, no political doublespeak and it was refreshing.

[@79ENT]

He very much sugarcoated!!!!!!

[@79ENT]

Even had the nerve to basically say the police were victims of cancel culture get the hell outta here wit that….ur mad cause black people speak up now when police try to run that bullshit on em

[@roscoebeach5658]

Let’s see. Portland, Seattle, San Fran, Austin, LA ,DC, bad. War zones. Miami : law and order! No nonsense here! 😅😅😅😅

[@neilsaunders9309]

I'm never quite sure why Nick has these smarmy mayor types on, with all of their self-serving rhetoric, unless it's to get them to condemn themselves out of their own mouths.

[@johnyacks7690]

There is an element that can be found in all color of skin demographics. This element is disrespectful and at times a threat to public safety. Most people just love it when law enforcement runs the element off. There is also an element that can be found in all color of skin demographics that enjoys having a good time and is respectful and pleasant.

[@smebl0]

Not it’s 99.9% the blacks

[@radfan7020]

COPE

[@gfuentes8449]

ah yes we're all the same, everything is everything, could have been anywhere...whatever boomer

[@devintaylor8702]

AMEN 🙏

[@devintaylor8702]

Well I agree with you I'm a black man 40yrs old and I love the country side where I live now I sit in my backyard and read 📚 and enjoy my garden I'm a homebody and I'm kinda old school so I love peace ☮✌

[@user.unknown294]

i went to south beach last week during the day and honestly it's pretty chill during the daytime, but looks like the night time sucks

[@janicecroissiert9116]

Agree.

[@Monkofthecaribbean]

Yeah nighttime kinda sucks (depending on the week), too many inner city people from nearby areas or from other states go at night and it can get rowdy/trashy and not in a good way.

[@janicecroissiert9116]

@@Monkofthecaribbean yes. We almost moved to South Beach 5 years ago, moved from up north. But, decided on South Pompano beach near Lauderdale. So glad we did. I see South Beach changed a lot, and not in a good way. Some poor out of state young guy got shot by Lincoln Road while have lunch with his family in one of those cafes. He died, and only 21 years old. For no reason. Guy just went up to him and shot him.

[@Sandrinarhonda]

@@janicecroissiert9116 when was that

[@janicecroissiert9116]

@@Sandrinarhonda 2020

[@jabbarmuhammad8804]

This city is too chaotic and expensive to live in

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Miami makes even Atlanta seem like a relaxed place.

[@GentlRebel]

I have lived in Miami since 1990 and I am leaving in a few months when my lease is up. If I had to explain my reason for leaving in one sentence, it would be exactly what you wrote.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@GentlRebel Where are you relocating to?

[@GentlRebel]

@@thedirtybubble9613 A relatively small city in the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico. I’ve been splitting my time for almost a year and I feel much safer and happier there. Low cost of living, nice people, great food, and short flight back to S Florida when I want to see friends and family

[@taxthesocialist2602]

I think age demographic and overall racial demographics play a huge role here. Younger people tend to be drawn to beaches for partying and hooking up. However, when certain demographics move in...it always up like NYC, Chicago, Baltimore, etc.

[@GooseEggBobby]

They blk. Where ever there is 3 of thee I will not be.

[@davoyesh4551]

Just say some certain type of black people lol

[@chriswhite2151]

Vegas too

[@BrisLS1]

Stimi check women, spendin' them stimi checks. Once we get rid of the Democrats, and stop paying people to behave, they won't be going to spring break anywhere. It will be back to Atlanta, sorry Atlanta.

[@lukebrown6913]

@@GooseEggBobby I respectfully disagree, there are lots of dodgy white people....drugs, poverty and bad behaviour flourish irrelevant of colour. That said, you gotta be sensible and read the scene, but without prejudice.

[@13bcoffee]

I've seen things like this happen in other cities where I lived. At first the party street is real cool for a a few years and then it goes downhill. I think that some of the businesses are to blame. I notice that the business flavor changes. It starts with chain stores but then locals start opening cheap pizza joints, smoke shops, sneaker stores, etc. So it doesn't really cost that much to handout down there anymore. This brings in a whole different type of crowd ... very young and very urban. I work with several party promoters from time to time and they have gone to a strict 30 and over for their events. They don't get the perfect upscale crowd but it looks like more than half of the trouble makers are gone just by raising the age. I remember when 18 was an adult, now they don't start maturing until 30 ....

[@smebl0]

South Beach started local and then becomes corporate that urged the blacks to come. Trust me the locals didn’t and don’t want the blacks there.

[@thomasgibson8025]

Blame the businesses. What the hell is the matter with you? It is animals acting up causing crime. Nothing less. Why not blame the guns for the shootings?

[@smebl0]

@@thomasgibson8025 the businesses? Riiiight. It’s the blacks. If the truth hurts, it’s still the truth.

[@autumn_b905]

I agree. If they cannot afford it, they wouldn't be there. The drinks are likely cheap and the parties go on until 5am there.

[@timtravasos2742]

Looks too dark for me

[@saintjames5816]

You look very colourful too

[@saintjames5816]

@@Shane_2022 yep, we completely agree. And don't forget about the people promoting them back in Israel

[@phongphong4640]

Then, you might like Elon Musk's shirtless torso.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Miami Beach is the type of place where Horatio Caine would always put his sunglasses on when he sees a crime scene. Great Video Nick!

[@CEDL4072]

Went to Miami in 2011 just to drink and party and good to see not much has changed. Damn, I miss being young 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@robertmoore2049]

You rock, Nick! If I lived down there, I would live in Mid Beach in one of the single family homes. Beautiful homes there and in North Beach and all the beautiful trees 🌳 🌴. South Beach looks like a lot of fun, but I’d go in the off season and the daytime and weekday nights.

[@GlobalGioReacts]

My first 2 trips to Miami were both in February, so luckily not many out of town spring breakers or whatever goes on. Overall I had a quiet trip without much trouble but during the summer the south beach is hectic/ratchet and should be avoided .

[@tidey4]

Most people from Florida don't go to south beach and I'm black.

[@dexterlee6938]

Springs break is the WORST, summer is actually very chill.

[@victorw2474]

Summer is quiet, there is good weather in the tourists' home states and towns so they don't need to travel for warmth.

[@Sandrinarhonda]

@@dexterlee6938 exactly but April is perfect time to go to south beach LMAOOOO all the spring break nonsense is over

[@skyblu0w0]

I think you may have brought back the term “hoochie mama” 😂😂😂😂!!! That was hysterical 😭!!!

[@AndrewPena94]

Born and raised in Miami and I never touch South Beach unless it’s south of 5th street. Post Covid it’s been hectic with everyone from up North coming down to cause mayhem. Shootings, stabbings, drunken brawls, muggings, etc. South Beach has always had its issues but it’s been out of control the last two years specifically.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

My favorite part of Miami Beach is NO WAY IN HELL Beach, I'd rather drive a couple of hrs west or north to get away as far as possible from the low life cesspool.

[@MrJestyler]

Amen brother I feel same way

[@Sandrinarhonda]

Exactly

[@earving3245]

At “there is a change in dealing with THESE crowds” I started laughing

[@stephenbacks3100]

My friends and I often bicycle from North Miami Beach (entirely different city) to South Beach and back, and yes, it’s become very biker friendly in recent years. Property values are insane. I live in Southwest Broward, and my home has nearly quadrupled in value in 20 years. I do recommend that you head a bit north to Oletta State Park (North Miami Beach) and rent a kayak on the weekend. Row out to the Haulover Sandbar, and hit the good boats. Hundreds of boats out there, and do much fun. Next, hit Hollywood Beach. Best family beach in South Florida. Lots of mom and pop shops, and a great Broadwalk.

[@teddypgray]

Being a native Miamian, I found it very interesting to hear the way Miami Beach was described in this video; especially, the use of Mid-Beach. The northern parts of the beach does have more than just homes, but it is mostly residential; great Beaches, also! South Beach is mostly tourist and Miami Dade County residences that's aren't Miami Beach locals. No one from Miami actually go to South Beach on non eventful days. What is being called Mid Beach; which is really just Miami Beach, is the actual beach that I would say locals use. I personally like this beach and Haulover Beach, which is the northern part of the area. I think this is a good look at the beach as a whole though.

[@wengin]

We‘ve been to Miami regularly with the first time being in 1989. Back then it was a retirement spot which had a very relaxed atmosphere. We saw a lot of construction on the Art Deco district that year. In the years later South Beach was just magic. Every evening of our holidays we went to the News Cafe where a mix of interesting people were having a good time. It really felt a lot like Miami Vice. In the early 2000s things seemed to have changed to be much more commercial, however still being pleasant with a nice vibe and we always felt safe with our young kids. We’ve just been in Miami Beach again this April and were very disappointed what has happened to South Beach. The magic feeling is almost gone and it’s just a stupid noisy party. We felt safe and it’s still beautiful, but somehow it’s a different place now. Where did the old stylish South Beach go? And News Cafe - the iconic restaurant on Ocean Drive - has been closed. Looking at recent reviews before closing its quality seemed to had changed to the worse. It’s really sad - but still it’s a nice place for holidays when you read Google Maps reviews before going out for dinner there.

[@Zambineaux305]

Once again, I’m from Miami, born and raised. And let me tell you, South Beach is overrated af. I can’t speak for every local, but I’m one of those Miamian’s that avoids tourist spots at all costs. You can find me on the other side of the causeway 😂 somewhere in the hood.

[@MrJestyler]

I live here also and never ever go there. Usually go to Fort Lauderdale or up to west palm beaches

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

The Grove is my spot.

[@gabriels3415]

North Beach is a hidden gem. Shhhhhhh.

[@lespaulr6]

I built the billboard boat seen around 10:00 , was built in Albany Ny.

[@lespaulr6]

Ballyhoo Media

[@thomasmendez1843]

9:42 I didn’t get to see it with your time stamp , btw that’s cool I have seen it before

[@networth00]

The GHETTO crowd ruined south beach, but we aren't supposed to say that out loud.

[@sorrowsharvest7891]

It's where the ghetto spends spring break.......

[@heather957]

Been waiting three months for this one! : D The Art Deco District is easily my favorite aesthetic in the whole country. I'm glad that a show like Miami Vice was able to officially help preserve it!

[@juliejensen7370]

Activists who cared preserves the Art Deco District before greed could totally take over what was formerly the poorest place in the country. Read Gerald Posner's Miami Babylon book.

[@littleflower8915]

I've been living on the Beach since 1979 Miami Vice promoted a fake fantasy showing slim bikinied women and hot night life there. In the 1980s when it was filmed most of the population of Miami Beach was 65 or older. Prune juice was the most popular drink. Fashion was support stockings and orthopedic shoes. A set of wheels wasn't a Corvette or Porshe but a folding shopping cart to take to Publix supermarket. For variety we had some petty criminals including small time drug dealers. The Versace mansion was one of many shabby, old hotels in the area. The sidewalks were rolled up at 9 pm when the local residents put their dentures in a glass and went to bed.

[@oadrian3]

Nick Johnson is the best. No bullshit, no political correctness. He calls out the issues on its name. Well done

[@sierralovat5498]

I hate Miami Beach and Hollywood Beach. These places used to be beautiful, now its dirty, noisy and full of creepy people who only want to get drunk. the property is too damn expensive, there is never any parking and there's always somw kind of petty crime or drama.

[@ChefBagel]

I'm not sure why, but your commentary is especially funny in this video lol.

[@WiseOwl_1408]

He's a funny and good humoured dude

[@Stufftowatch21]

Nick you’re on point, 💯 truth. The whole scene has changed for the worse.

[@jbar_85]

And yes, the city of South Beach is trying their best to remove rift-raft from causing issues. We shall see because the bars really are fighting against it. However, it gets real crazy on Memorial Day and Spring Break. Other weekends it’s a bit more calm.

[@MasterMalrubius]

This is why we can’t have nice things.

[@MrJestyler]

I live in area and anyone I know does not go to this beach because it’s not easy to get to unless you are staying on beach. Parking is expensive and not plentiful so unless you get there really early you can forget about it. The area is crowded and unless you are very young and good looking you stick out like a sore thumb. Locals go up to beaches in Fort Lauderdale, west palm beach, treasure coast beaches or around Naples. When it rains a lot of streets will flood because drainage system in place was not meant for all development that is there now. This means all the people who pay top dollar to live along beach and in one of many many high rises, will find there parking garage flooded along with streets. I would be very pissed if I were paying top dollar to live there meanwhile the streets flood, the parking garages flood plus the unruly crowds the constant traffic and noise oh hell no I wouldn’t put up with that

[@kaipervaiz4745]

Maybe host is upset and didn’t fit in south beach because he isn’t young and good looking.

[@djramirez8635]

Great video man . This was very informative, and TRUTHFUL.. Alot of the Truth that people don't want to hear.. 💯

[@Familytime1]

Nick, this will be your most watched show/segment yet. Congratulations, great work. Greetings from South of Fifth, Miami Beach 🇺🇸

[@christianmendez8299]

The biggest problem South Beach have is the alcohol laws, the bad crowd comes to Miami Beach because of the open container laws in public allows them to walk around with drinks everywhere and the last call for alcohol is at 6am. The bad crowd will keep coming to Miami Beach to act as fool and crazy for as long as the alcohol laws stay the same.

[@Utubedeletescomments]

Yea, it's called freedom. Most of the world does the same , the difference in the United States is that you can only drink till 6am in like 4 cities so of course everyone is going to flock to Miami, Nyc, Vegas . If it were legal to drink till 6am all over the United States and at 18 ( like the rest of the world ) alcohol wouldn't be such an issue with Americans.

[@christianmendez8299]

@@Utubedeletescomments Back home in Puerto Rico the legal age for dinking alcoholic drinks is 18, it's okay to drink in public, gas stations are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages 24 hours, but most bars and festivities stop the sale of alcoholic beverages at midnight. In Puerto Rico loud music isn't permitted after midnight. Miami Beach is a multicultural city and they welcome everyone to have a great time but it's time to stop all the madness. Loud music should be banned, open container alcoholic drinks in public should be banned, and last call for alcohol should be at 2Am.

[@Utubedeletescomments]

@@christianmendez8299 Who the F are you to tell a grown adult they can't drink after 2am ?

[@christianmendez8299]

@@Utubedeletescomments Am telling the city of Miami Beach the best thing they can do is to stop serving alcohol after 2am in the morning. Any adult who wants to drink alcohol after 2am can stack up their place with alcoholic beverages and drink till 6am.

[@ericktwelve11]

@@Utubedeletescomments because grown adults are too immature and infant to handle alcohol.

[@thebitcoinalchemist3877]

Love that commissioner of Miami Beach speaking the truth. Spot on man. Good stuff. TY.

[@laurastrobel718]

Good interview... I was hoping you would mention Miami Vice, great show. Thanks Nick🌞🏖️

[@NickJohnson]

Laura ❤️❤️

[@laurastrobel718]

@@NickJohnson 🙂🌺

[@fosiko123]

Yes Laura ; that brings a smile to my face too!! Used to watch when I was in Europe in late 80s Good job Nick !!! ❤️from Cali

[@laurastrobel718]

@@fosiko123 Nice🌞

[@karynspinuzza3537]

I haven't been to South Beach since the late 80s. Looks like the same overcrowded scene, but different toys. No thanks!

[@summertime1977]

Hopefully Miami Beach will change to what it was, it’s unbelievable to see what it became.

[@blueskies5827]

Obviously, the "South Beach Diet" is not a thing anymore!! LOL

[@HannahKosoff]

What does a south beach diet mean lol? 😂

[@brandyhardin-hj2cr]

So here i am again... tagging along on your tour of Florida. Really enjoyed your Outer Banks drive through as well. My absolute favorite place and very much hoping i can still move the awesome state of NC...live out the rest of my middle aged life where I'm happiest. Thanks for being a good distraction.😊👍🤍

[@johnl5316]

I have overheard "liberals" who regularly say the official party lines return from a weekend in South Beach saying , "Never again"

[@johnl5316]

@@mike-uw6wt ?

[@rodrigoduran7481]

Wow lived in Miami back in 2010 worked off of Alton and Lincoln and it was not this GHETTO amazing how it has changed. Back in the days clubs like Liquid, Mansion, etc. This looks terrible now very different vibe. Well enjoyed it when it was still good. Live in Texas now and its great!

[@EllieM_Travels]

South Beach is nothing short of obnoxious. They yell at you to eat at their restaurants, wave menus in your face and charge $20 for a margarita.

[@danieldelgado8153]

50$ for a Margarita……Plus tip.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

They are baby making, too. The Movie Idiocracy, comes to mind.

[@brandon___styles]

Oh, man, don’t remind me. I JUST watched that movie (for the first time ever) yesterday, and, what was supposed to make me laugh, ended up making me depressed and angry as some of what was considered satire when that movie was released is now reality.

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE]

Hi Nick & everyone, Thanks for sharing, Regards from, Adelaide, South Australia 🇦🇺👍

[@jdavis8610]

Another example of the undisciplined society we live in!

[@phongphong4640]

Sounds like you'll do really well in China. In that country, everything is Under Control. As long as you follow the Rules, you will be safe and secure--guaranteed.

[@GenXfrom75]

My trip to Miami, FL was in August 1997 and it was amazing!! Got my first tattoo there, of a Dolphin (Miami Dolphins fan!). It was a gorgeous city and I had no issues. We stayed at the Leslie Hotel. A lot can definitely change in 25 years, I guess....

[@laurenr4531]

I live in South Beach - you should have checked out Flamingo Park, South Pointe park, or along Alton Road. It's a different world. I don't go out at night though! Lol

[@Sandrinarhonda]

Yess love Southe Pointe , quiet and peaceful.

[@BrogeKilrain]

Looked to be going fancy status ghetto last I was there . Head on up to Palm Beach for quality

[@phongphong4640]

Say hi to Malania!!

[@larry5384]

It anger me to hear how you describe my Miami Beach but you are absolutely right. These people are not locals.

[@JohnCiaccio]

Probably the most accurate video you made. Miami is now totally for the rich. Mid and lower are leaving in droves as everything has become unaffordable. Another NYC without the rent freeze.

[@micahjhoffman8329]

Great video, speaking the truth! Never back down.

[@earving3245]

If hell exist, I imagined it as an infinite night in a south beach street party as showed here

[@NewHaven203]

Hell is Norfolk, Virginia

[@johnfielding3154]

I’m from St. Petersburg Florida and me and a few my buddies were just down there for a festival and went out to South Beach one night….insane to say the least but pretty fun!

[@danielj3010]

I can attest to the south beach bs. Loved it in years past. Now ghetto af.

[@jamesmack3314]

Blacks bring ghetto

[@fruitopia5461]

I live in North Beach it’s my paradise worlds away from South Beach! I stay away from there! Very good informative video. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@isar7525]

I live in Miami. The only good thing I have to say is our beaches are nice, and we have plenty of restaurants.

[@nc.cane6]

Im from Broward and is too crowded here

[@Emilport74]

I've lived in Miami for almost 30 years and in my opinion Miami has everything for everybody, except mountains.

[@Monkofthecaribbean]

@@Emilport74 agreed

[@Emilport74]

@Padre Boaz Obviously, California is much closer to Asia and with ties to that continent for many decades. Also most Asian population in the United States have had established their roots in the west coast and in a few other big and old metropolis like New York and Chicago. But you can find many different Asian restaurants, mini markets and other stores throughout South Florida.

[@305GARAGE]

The restaurants are overpriced and food service and taste is disappointing A F

[@hex6879]

Florida native here. One major thing to consider about miami beach that I didn't see in the video is how much it floods. I know the city is trying to help the problem but long term I don't know how they'll solve the problem without building a sea wall. You are better off in broward imo. shout out to coral springs.

[@vincentgoupil180]

Noticed at 28:05 he couldn't finish saying " storm ... *surge* ". Surge being the resulting flood waters after a hurricane goes by. 20 foot sea wall or no sea wall, i.e. Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans. In Florida highway AIA is build like a dike with a higher slope towards the ocean. Once the water starts coming over the top its Led Zeppelin's "When the Levy Breaks". Even without a hurricance Miami Beach being about three feet above sea level and flat, flooding is always a consideration.

[@Tirra227]

Cubans took over Miami in the eighties.

[@HombreWithAnOmbre]

Thanks for making a miami video! I've been waiting for it 🙌

[@NickJohnson]

Two more coming!

[@HombreWithAnOmbre]

@@NickJohnson awe thanks for your reply I'm honored Nicky poo 💩 ☺️ ❤️

[@katiehouse1576]

Absolutely love your videos! Always spot on

[@bradvincet1848]

The abundance of trashy people are bringing down all kinds of areas in the country. The middle-class are affected the most because they don't have the money to relocate to more expensive areas to keep the trash out.

[@mikehunt4986]

Great video, especially for a guy who's planning on moving to Miami Beach from NYC. I will be emailing you. One thing you should keep in mind is that Cubans have been voting Republican for decades! Most Latinos do vote blue (though more and more are switching colors nowadays) but Cubans have traditionally voted red!

[@NickJohnson]

Email me mike I'll help you figure out wheee to move.

[@mikehunt4986]

@@NickJohnson I did.

[@LIVE_Concerts_STL]

I just got back from the monte carlo on miami beach mid beach. Nice and quiet. Definitely going back to the monte carlo

[@Lulusvideos1]

If you want these street parties to go away, you need to shut the place down at night. Sad, but it's only going to get worse, and will probably get more violent, more than it already is.

[@aarons.6022]

I just got back from South Beach, and I never want to visit again. The energy there is way intense. I don't get why people think that flaunting wealth is classy. It makes them look the opposite.

[@ernestconnell8087]

Anytime really large crowds gather, criminal elements creeps in.

[@Joeelectronicschematicsforauto]

I absolutely love the video and your channel you give so much details and information and one video more than I've seen on other channels for many videos keep up the great work

[@NickJohnson]

Haha ok Joe

[@Anonymous_JK_Lover]

Flex culture on social media really messed it up for South Beach. In 2020 once influencers started traveling and posting about going to South Beach I noticed everyone else wanted to follow. South Beach became the place where you could feel like you went out of the country when you didn't due to the tropical vibes. That and spring break along with memorial day weekend which I vowed to never go to again after going once during college and that was like 10 years ago. As a miami native I definitely don't touch South Beach unless absolutely necessary. Just the prices enough made me laugh because I saw how much tourists get ripped off. Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale are a much more chill vibe. Oh and if you want to see nice houses Golden Beach is a beautiful area. Oh and also for Hispanic population and especially Cubans have for the most part has always voted conservative.

[@Theworldisyouroyster156]

Great video Nick. You always do such a wonderful job. 👏

[@frankmarcia5956]

The entire stste of Florida is a freakin mess.i moved here in 1971 from Long Island NY . Tampa was a very nice quiet city in those days and it started to change in the late 1980s. we always get the same reasons for why people move here to Florida taxes are low, no state income taxes, sun and fun, great fishing. lack of taxes will show you what you get for your money, no transportation systems at all in the bigger cities, an overburdened school system, tax dollars used to support private schools, you want your kids to go to private schools you pay for it out of your own pocket.there is no affordable housing for young people just starting out or for seniors. this place is turning into a state where only the rich will be able to live. and yes crime is on the rise that's no suprise at all. here in Florida we need to get our act together real soon.

[@dastraightedgelife]

This was the most entertaining vid I ever watched of Miami beach, that's why I had to subscribe.

[@pj7309]

We have to shut it down and turn it into an art deco tourist district. Point blank!

[@monicalifornia_]

Love the narration on these vids. Cuts like a scalpel.

[@cherylhymon3736]

Good coverage and narrating. I've been waiting for the financial time that I can visit South Beach, Miami, I'd like to see places where the sixty and up generation can go and have fun.

[@Sandrinarhonda]

The best time is basically around the school year : September, October, November, February etc.

[@robertpace901]

Cool job you have Nick.

[@EllieM_Travels]

Mid beach is nice. They have a pretty restaurant area with brick and tree lined streets.