Coral Gables, “The City Beautiful” as it is known, is one of the premiere communities in greater Miami, Florida. As the third municipality incorporated in Miami-Dade county (after Miami and Miami Beach), Coral Gables is known for its “Old Spanish” Mediterranean Revival style architecture and its beautiful tree-lined streets and avenues. Coral Gables is home to one of the few “walking” neighborhoods in Miami-Dade county..Miracle Mile… where many new condominiums have been built recently to take advantage of the unique shops and restaurants there. The five block long “Mile” and its neighboring avenues comprise one of the finest restaurant areas in all of South Florida.
Coral Gables, was founded by developer George Merrick. Coral Gables features lush tropical foliage, four golf courses, a waterway to Biscayne Bay for boaters and multiple parks. This quiet residential area has a bustling downtown business sector, fine residential neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and a tremendous quality of life. Coral Gables has become the corporate capital of the Americas with over 150 multi-national corporations making Coral Gables their Latin American headquarters home. Coral Gables has about 45,000 residents and has strictly enforced its building and zoning codes, which help maintain the city’s Mediterranean-style architectural theme.
Coral Gables, features many historically designated homes built in the 1920s and 1930s. Single-family homes dominate but the recent development of condominiums is slowing changing the mix. Exclusive gated communities include Cocoplum, Gables by the Sea, Gables Estates and Deering Bay. Coral Gables is home to the University of Miami with their national sports championships and their world class music department. Recently built, the Village of Merrick Park has become a major shopping center between LeJuene Road and Ponce de Leon Blvd. with anchor stores including Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
Coral Gables is near Miami International Airport, Downtown Miami, The Grove, and South Beach. A Coral Gables condo is perfect for many people who do not consider beachfront living important and desire the lush, tropical landscapes that epitomizes Coral Gables real estate.
If you enjoy Mediterranean architecture, make sure to visit Vizcaya Museum. Although not in Coral Gables, it’s nearby in Coconut Grove. Tours are available.
Synonymous with golf! The Biltmore Hotel’s public golf course built in 1925 and designed by Donald Ross has the hotel as a backdrop, enough water to keep it interesting, reasonable greens fees and those old-fashioned elevated, smallish and heavily bunkered bermuda greens. The deceptively wide open fairways are lined with St. Augustine grass so bring your wedges!
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