Miami Beach Parking Lot 71

I have kept this a secret for years but now feel that it’s my duty to spread the news of this amazing public resource!
There is a public parking lot at Collins Avenue and 46^th (just past the Eden Roc Hotel). It is public parking lot #71 and has approximately 426 parking spaces. They are open 24 hours, and there are lights throughout the lot for evening parking. There is handicapped and motorcycle parking in addition to spaces for cars. It’s a single level parking lot. You pay via electronic meters, they are $ 1.00 per hour. Great location if you are going to the beach or going to the pool or for a meal at Eden Roc or Fontainebleau. But the real secret is evening parking on Fri/​Sat nights!
Why is this parking lot so amazing, you may wonder?
If you are a Miami Beach resident (your driver’s license must have a Miami Beach address– a guest or passenger in your car can also fulfill this requirement) this lot is a flat rate of $ 6.00 to park on the weekend evenings. It’s not valet; the attendants write down your name, license plate # and phone, you pay $ 6, choose your own spot, and you’re done. Easy peasy.
I went to dinner at Fontainebleau (a block north) this past Saturday when the Fontainebleu was absolutely packed: DeadMau5 was performing at the pool, LIV was getting read to host an all night party for Ultra Music Festival, and it was the Black’s annual charity gala in the ballroom. Talk about valet issues! Knowing that my «secret» parking lot was awaiting me while the rest of the taxis, limos and drivers waiting for valet yelled and screamed and pulled their hair out was such a great feeling! Even better was when cars ahead of me decided not to park in that lot because of the $ 20 charge (the typical evening rate, it is manned by attendants, you can’t simply drive in on weekend nights) and I was able to drive in, pay my $ 6, park, and be on my way.
I also used this lot when I attended a SOBE Food & Wine Festival event in February and it worked like a charm then too. I mentioned it to a Fontainebleau employee and he said that many of the hotel employees park there and he was surprised I was able to get a spot (at 9:00pm on a Saturday night). I told him that I have a Miami Beach driver license and that was the «open sesame».
So, Miami beach residents (or those of you who have friends that are, and ride in your car!), it is an absolute steal to pay $ 6.00 to park in this safe, secure, well-​lighted and attended lot on a weeknight! Why pay $ 25 to Eden Roc or Fontainebleau when you can pay $ 6? If you end up not wanting to or not able to drive home, you can also park overnight.