Prevailing over all other residential communities in South Florida, the Venetian Islands are a string of barrier islands lapped in luxury and engrained in history. Located off the shores of Biscayne Bay, the Venetian Islands represent a necklace of six artificial islands running from west to east including Biscayne Island, San Marco Island, San Marino Island, Di Lido Island, Rivo Alto Island and Belle Island. Connected to the mainland via the Venetian Causeway, this pristine neighborhood is conveniently situated in between Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Headed west on the Venetian Causeway, residents will find the American Airlines Arena (home of the NBA World Champions, The Miami Heat), Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Bayside Marketplace, Miami WorldCenter, Virgin Miami Central and Port of Miami, which houses some of the largest and most exclusive cruise ships in the world. Headed east on the Venetian Causeway, the epicenter of South Beach and Lincoln Road is accessible within minutes, exiting off 17th street.