Neighborhood Guide

The New Miami: A Series of Villages

Not so long ago, Miami-Dade was a story of east — the sprawling Beach — and a mainland of undifferentiated suburbs, centered by a central business district that shut down at 5 p.m. Today the county increasingly is coalescing around a series of urban villages or centers — compact, pedestrian-friendly places where people can live, shop or dine out, even work or go to school, with few or mercifully short trips by car. Here's a look at South Florida's burgeoning neighborhoods and classic destinations, from Miami-Dade north to Palm Beach.

Miami Mainland

Allapattah

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Aventura

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An upscale community with a mix of waterfront condominiums, mid-rise apartments, and spacious townhomes, Aventura is the highly accessible halfway point between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It is also home to the world-renowned Aventura Mall – one of South Florida’s top shopping destinations, but also a fantastic spot for casual dining, trendy bistros, movies, entertainment, and more.

Brickell

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Coconut Grove

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Coral Gables

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Designed by the famed George Merrick to be an ideal city within the city – Coral Gables is known throughout the area as one of Miami’s most lovely and centrally located residential neighborhoods. Quiet winding streets lined by Banyan and Oak trees are home to oversized lots, Mediterranean-style architecture, and excellent public and private schools, including the acclaimed University of Miami.

Design District

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Doral

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With its multiple thriving business districts, gated communities, condo developments, shopping malls, golf courses, and a new downtown city center, Doral is Miami’s modern family-friendly neighborhood. Affordable homes and new construction condominiums and townhouses have made this a popular destination for people relocating from other countries as well as other places in the United States.

Downtown Miami

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Just north of Brickell along the famous Biscayne Boulevard Corridor, Downtown Miami remains the “capital” of The Magic City – where government offices, courthouses, and community headquarters all reside. Other residents here are some of the area’s newest ocean-view condominiums, including Aston Martin Residences Miami, Natiivo Miami, One Thousand Museum, Paramount Miami World Center, and Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, among others.

Edgewater

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Alongside one of the most historically significant thoroughfares in South Florida – Biscayne Boulevard – the emerging community of East Edgewater is adding a new dimension to the downtown skyline and experience. The recent development of towering waterfront condominium communities have created a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that blends the breezy spirit of Biscayne Bay with the sparkle of the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the FTX Arena, and the glamour of neighboring downtown Miami.

Hialeah

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Hialeah Gardens

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Kendall

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Kendall is suburban neighborhood located in the southwestern part of Miami-Dade county. In additional to its residential offerings, it features a variety of hotels, shopping, dining, and entertainment hubs. The city is known for Dadeland Mall, one of the nation’s busiest suburban shopping malls. Kendall offers a lot of enjoyable, family friendly experiences such as its restaurants, golf courses, roller rinks, ice skating rinks, skate parks, and arcades.

Little Haiti

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Known for its creative global restaurants, colorful street murals and fruit stands, Caribbean-style Little Haiti also has a flourishing art scene centered on small, indie galleries. The Little Haiti Cultural Complex showcases Afro-Caribbean art, dance and theater, while the large covered Caribbean Marketplace sells produce and locally made handicrafts. The area's record stores and dive bars draw a hip crowd to the city.

Little Havana

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Miami Gardens

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Miami Gardens is a suburban city located in north-central Miami Dade County. The city is home to the Hard Rock Stadium and Calder Casino. Many entertaining events are hosted in this city such as Jazz in the Gardens and the International Music & Food Festival. Beginning 2022, Miami Gardens will host the Miami Grand Prix Formula 1 racing event. This suburban city is fun and undeniably alive.

Miami Shores

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Midtown

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Morningside

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North Bay Village

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North Bay Village is a city located in Miami-Dade County, with a total population of 7,137. The city is a three-island community situated in Northeast Miami-Dade between the cities of Miami and Miami Beach that used to be underwater. The three islands- North Bay Island, Habor Island and Treasure Island- are linked by the John F. Kennedy Causeway which is extended from Biscayne Bay from Miami to Miami Beach.

Pinecrest

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South Miami

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Conveniently close to the University of Miami and Coral Gables, South Miami is another top pick by long-time Miami residents and natives. Residential neighborhoods are established and casual and are typically single-family homes, though a number of townhomes and condominiums exist as well. South Miami is a great home base for work throughout Miami and access to superior public and private schools.

Wynwood

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Just north of downtown Miami, the urban artists’ village of Wynwood has been rapidly expanding over the past decade. Colorful, bold murals and street art figure prominently throughout the entire neighborhood, popularized by some of the world’s most famous urban artists and their contributions to the Wynwood Walls – an outdoor, rotating exhibit. Unsurprisingly, galleries, design agencies, and warehouse-style studios are popular here, home to many of Miami’s emerging names in art, home design, furnishings, fashion, and more.

The Beaches (Miami Dade County)

Bal Harbour

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A luxurious coastal town, Bal Harbour and the nearby Bay Harbor Islands offer peaceful beachside living and internationally famous shopping. Bal Harbour is situated at the northernmost tip of Miami Beach, with the Bay Harbor Islands lying just west in Biscayne Bay.

Fashionably fun and casually elegant, Bal Harbour is a quiet and exclusive beachside oasis. It is a pedestrian-friendly community of beautiful homes, world-class resorts, and upscale shops.

Bay Harbor Islands

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The Town of Bay Harbor Islands, located in Miami-Dade County, is a waterfront community of fine homes, luxury condominiums, and apartments. Bay Harbor Islands is home to a K-8 school, retail shops, restaurants, professional offices and other businesses. The community's location near South Beach, The Bal Harbour shops, Aventura Mall, and other areas in Miami-Dade has made it an ideal place to live and work.

Fisher Island

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It simply doesn’t get more exclusive than a private island retreat that can only be reached by boat or ferry. And that is precisely what residents of Fisher Island love about living there. Less than five minutes from the heart of Downtown Miami and Brickell, and seconds from South Beach, Fisher Island boasts the best of everything – Atlantic and Bay views, an 18-hole golf course, yachting, tennis, world-class spa, and peaceful serene beaches.

Golden Beach

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Golden Beach is minutes away from the excitement of Miami Beach, the region’s finest malls, and an array of cultural activity, offering a quiet, suburban type living along the ocean. Over the last decade, the demographics of the town have changed. The population has transitioned from the older retired snowbird that only spends six months a year in town to the family with young children who live in town all year long.

Indian Creek

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Key Biscayne

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A short 8-minute bridge ride away from Brickell and Downtown, and home to the iconic Cape Florida lighthouse, the island of Key Biscayne is beloved for its beaches, boating, marinas, and the Crandon Park Tennis Pavilion. Neighbors zip along on golf carts and scooters in the residential core – which is comprised of single-family homes and bay-front estates on the south and west, and high-rise condominiums and townhome properties on the north and east.

Mid Beach

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North Beach

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North Miami Beach

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SoFi

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At only about 2 square miles in size, the South of Fifth (SoFi) district of Miami Beach is one of the smallest neighborhoods in all of South Florida. It also happens to be one of the most prestigious and in-demand, with Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, and South Pointe, all elements of this unique community. Ultra-luxury beachfront condominium towers, multi-million-dollar penthouses, designer villas, and mid-rise condos and apartments are neighbors with Joe’s Stone Crabs, Prime 112, Nikki Beach, Smith & Wollensky, Fogo de Chao, and chic hotels.

South Beach

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The South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach offers a unique combination of tropical resort lifestyle and cosmopolitan glamour that can only be found here. It is trendy, charming, and overall a fun place to be - after all, it is one of the most iconic destinations in the world.

For this reason, South Beach attracts the rich and famous and youthful. Enjoy the beach, South Beach's historic Art Deco architecture, fine oceanside dining – or all of it in a single day.

Sunny Isles Beach

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Just north of the Haulover Inlet, on either side of AIA, the established community of Sunny Isles is experiencing a renaissance in luxury living. With some of the finest, white sand beaches in all of Miami and convenient access to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale, new resorts and condominium developments have been flocking to the area lately. Along with them are some of the hottest new restaurants, beach club experiences, and sophisticated entertainment options to hit South Florida in many years.

Surfside

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Surfside, located along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, in southeast Florida, is the perfect community for your permanent residence, seasonal retreat, family vacation, or relaxing escape. Gorgeous, pleasant, safe, convenient, with all the amenities that you would expect in a tropical paradise. All of the homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels and resorts in Surfside are within walking distance of world class shopping, fantastic public beaches, a number of public parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, and recreational facilities including a new Community Center and Aquatics Facility.

Venetian Islands

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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 six man made 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.

Broward County

Fort Lauderdale

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Soon to become one of the most advanced and connected cities in the entire United States, Fort Lauderdale is surging with new opportunities these days. Major expansions of both the Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Port Everglades are bringing more jobs, business, tourism, and investment to the area than ever before. As well, the new All Aboard Florida high-speed rail will soon make travel between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando faster and more convenient.

Hallandale Beach

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What used to be a forgotten stretch of sand between Miami and Fort Lauderdale is now one of the area’s hottest new destinations for young professionals and urbanites eager to enjoy the luxuries of South Florida at an attractive value. Major hotel and resort brands have brought a new level of sparkle to these pristine beachfront shores along with high-end amenities, beach clubs, dining, and entertainment.

Hollywood

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Hollywood Beach

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Weston

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Palm Beach County

Boca Raton

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Boynton Beach

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Palm Beach

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West Palm Beach

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West Palm Beach represents coastal city living at it’s finest. This lively, artsy, downtown scene is always booming with activity. Driving through the historic downtown neighborhoods you’ll be greeted with beautiful streets lined with tall palm trees, vibrant colors, and a city of people who truly love where they live. The city is surrounded with condos and houses that outline the skyline and overlook the beautiful intracoastal waters of West Palm Beach.