Anaeliz’s guidebook: Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and South Miami
Sightseeing
Built in 1926, and now a historic landmark. A luxury hotel with a spa and a golf course is set in a 150 acre estate. Options to walk through the hotel, eat at the restaurants, rent a private cabana, enjoy spa or golf!
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Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia AveBuilt in 1926, and now a historic landmark. A luxury hotel with a spa and a golf course is set in a 150 acre estate. Options to walk through the hotel, eat at the restaurants, rent a private cabana, enjoy spa or golf!
Not your average public swimming pool and a Historic Landmark. This Pool was carved out of coral in the 1920s. The pool contains 820,000 gallons of cool, refreshing spring water that is replaced daily.
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Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdNot your average public swimming pool and a Historic Landmark. This Pool was carved out of coral in the 1920s. The pool contains 820,000 gallons of cool, refreshing spring water that is replaced daily.
An estate that belonged to businessman James Deering, the 20th-century complex features Italian Renaissance gardens, historic structures, and the main villa itself.
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Vizcaya Museum og Hager
3251 S Miami AveAn estate that belonged to businessman James Deering, the 20th-century complex features Italian Renaissance gardens, historic structures, and the main villa itself.
Enjoy the botanical gardens, petting zoo, splash pad and more!
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Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th AveEnjoy the botanical gardens, petting zoo, splash pad and more!
Enjoy a relaxing day walking through 83-acres of natural beauty.
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdEnjoy a relaxing day walking through 83-acres of natural beauty.
Other Areas To Explore
Miami’s financial center and heart of vibrant urban core. Restaurants, shops, & nightlife abound. Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village are good starting points to begin exploring with shops, restaurants and bars.
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Brickell
Miami’s financial center and heart of vibrant urban core. Restaurants, shops, & nightlife abound. Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village are good starting points to begin exploring with shops, restaurants and bars.
Island city located across Biscayne Bay. Several causeways can get you there. South Beach is known for its wide beaches and parks along Ocean Drive and South Pointe. People-watching on Ocean Drive is a favorite pastime, as are nightclubs and restaurants. Lincoln Road Mall is a pedestrian shopping mall with several shops and eateries. Restaurant favorites include Joe’s Stone Crab, Prime 112, Forte dei Marmi, and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. On Collins Ave, The Fontainebleau Hotel is destination, Vegas-style hotel with great restaurants and nightlife.
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Miami Beach
Island city located across Biscayne Bay. Several causeways can get you there. South Beach is known for its wide beaches and parks along Ocean Drive and South Pointe. People-watching on Ocean Drive is a favorite pastime, as are nightclubs and restaurants. Lincoln Road Mall is a pedestrian shopping mall with several shops and eateries. Restaurant favorites include Joe’s Stone Crab, Prime 112, Forte dei Marmi, and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. On Collins Ave, The Fontainebleau Hotel is destination, Vegas-style hotel with great restaurants and nightlife.
Miami’s vibrant Cuban heart, with Latin American art galleries and busy restaurants. Local favorites include Versailles, El Rey de Las Fritas, Sanguich De Miami, Ball & Chain, Guantanamera Café & Lounge, & Sala’o Cuban Restaurant & Bar.
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Little Havana
Miami’s vibrant Cuban heart, with Latin American art galleries and busy restaurants. Local favorites include Versailles, El Rey de Las Fritas, Sanguich De Miami, Ball & Chain, Guantanamera Café & Lounge, & Sala’o Cuban Restaurant & Bar.
Key Biscayne
Small Island town with lots of beaches and parks.
The largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. Known as the “River of Grass” flowing from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Keys, this is an ecosystem unlike any other. Opportunities to hike, bike, camp, and ride airboats in Everglades National Park. Start your exploration at Shark Valley Visitor Center, located 30 min west of Miami on the famous Tamiami Trail/ 8th Street / Calle Ocho. (Spoiler: there are no sharks, but plenty of gators!)
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Everglades City
The largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. Known as the “River of Grass” flowing from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Keys, this is an ecosystem unlike any other. Opportunities to hike, bike, camp, and ride airboats in Everglades National Park. Start your exploration at Shark Valley Visitor Center, located 30 min west of Miami on the famous Tamiami Trail/ 8th Street / Calle Ocho. (Spoiler: there are no sharks, but plenty of gators!)
Sports/Concert Arena
Now called Loan Depot Park. Major League Baseball Ballpark and home of the Miami Marlins.
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Marlins Park
501 Marlins WayNow called Loan Depot Park. Major League Baseball Ballpark and home of the Miami Marlins.
Kaseya Center
Home of the Miami Heat and several concerts/entertainment events.
Shopping/Eateries
Upscale, outdoor shopping mall with several restaurants.
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Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo AveUpscale, outdoor shopping mall with several restaurants.
Walkable area full of several restaurants, stores and bars
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Miracle Mile & Downtown Coral Gables
220 Miracle MileWalkable area full of several restaurants, stores and bars
18 min South of Coral Gables, a large indoor mall that offers plenty of stores, restaurants and eateries.
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Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall Dr18 min South of Coral Gables, a large indoor mall that offers plenty of stores, restaurants and eateries.
Walkable area with movie theatre, stores, restaurants and bars. Local favorites in and near the area included Mister 01, Greenstreet Cafe, Glass & Vine, Jaguar, Ariete, Lokal, Vicky’s House & Monty’s Raw Bar
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CocoWalk
3015 Grand AveWalkable area with movie theatre, stores, restaurants and bars. Local favorites in and near the area included Mister 01, Greenstreet Cafe, Glass & Vine, Jaguar, Ariete, Lokal, Vicky’s House & Monty’s Raw Bar
Pedestrian street near Miracle Mile with great restaurants including: Talavera, Luca Osteria, Threefold Cafe
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Giralda Plaza
120 Giralda AvePedestrian street near Miracle Mile with great restaurants including: Talavera, Luca Osteria, Threefold Cafe
The Coral Gables Farmer's market is located right by City Hall. Offers a great variety of fresh local produce and food. Runs Saturday's from 8am -2pm from ~ Jan-March
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Coral Gables City Hall
405 Biltmore WayThe Coral Gables Farmer's market is located right by City Hall. Offers a great variety of fresh local produce and food. Runs Saturday's from 8am -2pm from ~ Jan-March
Coral Gables Restaurants
Pretty close to my favorite NYC Bagel place, great for breakfast or a quick lunch. $
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Toasted Bagelry & Deli
83 SW 8th StPretty close to my favorite NYC Bagel place, great for breakfast or a quick lunch. $
Bakery and Restaurant with French influence- great for Brunch. My personal favorite dish: Bachour Egg Sandwich. $$
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Bachour
2020 Salzedo StBakery and Restaurant with French influence- great for Brunch. My personal favorite dish: Bachour Egg Sandwich. $$
American comfort food with a twist. Plus, GREAT Happy Hour! $$
Doc B's Restaurant + Bar (Coral Gables)
301 Miracle MileAmerican comfort food with a twist. Plus, GREAT Happy Hour! $$
Copper 29 Bar
206 Miracle MileGreat Cocktails and bar bites! $$
Bulla Gastrobar
2500 Ponce de LeonSpanish Tapas, great for brunch, lunch, or dinner. $$
Romantic, Upscale Italian restaurant. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. $$$
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Fiola Miami
1500 San Ignacio AveRomantic, Upscale Italian restaurant. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. $$$
Public Square
6915 Red RoadElevated American Cuisine, good cocktails and many times has live music. $$$
South Miami Restaurants
Elevated American comfort food. Make sure to save room for desert. My personal favorite: Brioche Double Grilled Cheese Sandwich. $$
Cracked by Chef Adrianne
7400 SW 57th CtElevated American comfort food. Make sure to save room for desert. My personal favorite: Brioche Double Grilled Cheese Sandwich. $$
Contemporary American food great for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour! $$
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Town Kitchen & Bar
7301 SW 57th CtContemporary American food great for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour! $$
Southern comfort food. Great for Brunch! Check their website for events and live music calendar!
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Root & Bone
5958 S Dixie HwySouthern comfort food. Great for Brunch! Check their website for events and live music calendar!
Whip'n Dip Ice Cream Shop
1407 Sunset DrGreat little ice cream shop that's been around for almost 40 years!
Coconut Grove Restaurants
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
3015 Grand AvenueFantastic Neapolitan-style pizza. $$
American Cuisine. Great outdoor seating and amazing cocktails! $$
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Greenstreet Cafe
3468 Main HwyAmerican Cuisine. Great outdoor seating and amazing cocktails! $$
French inspired cuisine. Great for Brunch or a romantic dinner, this restaurant is surprisingly family friendly. $$$$
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Ariete
3540 Main HwyFrench inspired cuisine. Great for Brunch or a romantic dinner, this restaurant is surprisingly family friendly. $$$$
Great for some funky burgers and wide selection of beers. $$
*** Save room for dessert here or at Vicky's next door.
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LoKal
3190 Commodore PlazaGreat for some funky burgers and wide selection of beers. $$
*** Save room for dessert here or at Vicky's next door.
Get ready to enter a time machine back into the 80's. Incredible/ over the top milk Shakes!! $$
Vicky's House
3190 Commodore PlazaGet ready to enter a time machine back into the 80's. Incredible/ over the top milk Shakes!! $$
Great Brunch spot- I recommend sitting outside in their beautiful garden. $$
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Peacock Garden Bistro
2889 McFarlane RdGreat Brunch spot- I recommend sitting outside in their beautiful garden. $$