Back 9 Putt-Putt
The nine-hole mini-golf course designed by local artists was such a hit at last year’s Basel, it now has a permanent home in this garden center on the mainland. No hole is named, so you can also play Spot the Hernan Bas (or Daniel Arsham, or...). The $5 entry fee includes a stiff piña colada.
7244 Biscayne Blvd.
305/984-3231
uppereastsidegarden.com

Base Annex
Earlier this year, artist-designer-curator Steven Giles opened a large, labyrinthine second store so he could add more housewares (Tobias Wong, Fornasetti) to the clothing, art books, and rare CDs of the original Base. During Basel, Giles will host local artist David Leroi and graffiti artist Gustavo Oviedo.
927 Lincoln Rd.
Suite 118
305/695-4026
baseworld.com

Marimekko
The design house founded in Helsinki in the 1950s opened a store here just last year. It sells a full range of those distinctive Marimekko prints adorning everything from clothing to housewares. Look especially for quirky items like slippers and disposable coasters.
1671 Meridian Ave.
305/496-0449
marimekkomiami.com

Tomas Maier
Four years ago, Bottega Veneta’s Maier converted a 1930s apartment building on the deserted bay side of South Beach into a series of rooms showcasing the Florida lifestyle. Shop for Maier’s own men’s and women’s wear (think bikinis and lightweight cashmere), plus his pick of gifts and housewares. During the fair, catch works by Naoya Hatakeyama.
1800 West Ave.
305/531-8383
tomasmaier.com

"When in Miami for...Art Basel Miami Beach" was originally published in the Winter 2007 issue of Culture + Travel magazine.