Is Miami a good idea for me?

I have been going back and forth between LA and Miami. Ultimately, I am leaning more towards Miami for the swimmable water, beach activities (snorkeling, fishing, etc.), and geographic location.

The only thing is, I’m white non-hispanic, with a limited knowledge of Spanish (only basic phrases and vocabulary). I could probably get to a decent level, but it would take me at least half a year of consistent practice to get to a level where I can hold a conversation.

I’ve heard stories from others saying they had a rough time integrating in Miami due to limited knowledge of Spanish, with some locals getting visibly frustrated about it or giving strange looks. Others told me you would simply not be welcomed if you are not hispanic or black.

I wanted to make this post to get the perspective from the locals on this. Would you say this is an accurate description of a non-hispanic/non-Spanish speaker’s experience?