Coral Gables is situated 7 miles South West of Downtown Miami and was planned in the 1920s by visionary developer George Merrick. The area is filled with wide, tree-lined avenues named after Spanish and Italian towns. It features stunning Mediterranean revival architecture complemented by plazas, parks and fountains. This area is known for its ivy-covered mansions and historic landmarks.
Home to the historic world-famous Biltmore Hotel, as well as outdoor wonders such as the Venetian Pool, a coral rock quarry and natural aquifer for swimming, and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, an 83-acre wonderland of tropical plants and trees near Biscayne Bay. The University of Miami, one of the nation's top private research universities, has their campus here spanning 239 acres.
Downtown Coral Gables, including Miracle Mile, is one of South Florida's most sought-after shopping destinations. Features art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and a live theater in a lushly landscaped environment of tree-lined streets. Shoppers will find unique jewelry, apparel, home furnishings, salons and spas, and other specialty shops. World-renowned restaurants offer food from around the world. The area is known for its commitment to quality and personal service.
Coral Gables is a veritable mecca of fine dining. It has the highest density of quality restaurants - close to 100 quality dining establishments. The restaurants do cluster near the main street of Miracle Mile, but are also spread throughout the Gables. Caffe Abbracci, a gables icon, is both a power lunch favorite as well as a cozy evening gathering place for families.
Nestled away in the southern portion of the city is a highly affluent and coveted waterfront enclave, The Gables Estates. This neighborhood has just under two hundred lavish mansions, meandering waterways connecting to Biscayne Bay, providing direct access to the open waters and stunning bay views.
This neighborhood's Mediterranean themed home and affluent characteristics make it one of the most sought-after communities to live in all of South Florida.
