The neighborhood was planned by visionary developer George Merrick in the 1920s and today is home to the impressive architecture of the Mediterranean Revival, landscaped squares and public spaces inspired by Spain.
The most outstanding
The biltmore
An example of the luxury of the Mediterranean Revival, The Biltmore is a historic hotel in Corla Gables that was developed by George Merrick in the 1920s. With a fascinating history throughout the 20th century, it is a luxurious resort with a golf course, Luxury spa, fine dining restaurants and one of the largest pools in the world with 600,000 gallons of refreshing water.
Books & Books
Founded by Mitchell Kaplan in 1982, the Books & Books bookstore is the literary beacon of Miami. It occupies a beautiful building of the Mediterranean Revival in Coral Gables, with a central courtyard and a cafeteria. The rooms with wooden shelves full of books are perfect to get lost. Every month, this library has more than 60 free events for meetings with authors.
Eating house
The restaurant Eating House in Coral Gables by chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, twice champion of the Food Network Chopped Champion contest, is one of the establishments that you cannot miss in Miami. It offers a creative seasonal menu of large and small dishes, in which the carbonara pasta with black truffle and Applewood bacon, halibut in brown butter miso and short ribs cooked for 420 minutes stand out.
Venetian Pool
The Venetian Pool could be the only pool in which you will dip your toes. Built from a coral rock quarry in the heart of Coral Gables, the 820,000-gallon Venetian Pool is fed with natural spring water from an underground aquifer and filled and drained daily.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Head to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables to communicate with nature in this delicious 83-acre garden with beautiful landscaping. It is full of tropical plants and trees. Ideally, explore the paths that will take you to the butterfly garden, the rainforest and the sunken garden.
Matheson Hammock Park
With a lovely artificial lagoon that feeds on Biscayne Bay waters, Matheson Hammock Park is a great place to sunbathe during the day at Coral Gables. This 630-acre urban park is located in Biscayne Bay and features a sailing school, marina and hiking trails. It is also a popular place for kitesurfing, kayaking and rowing.
The bar
Opened in 1946, The Bar is an emblematic establishment of Coral Gables. This popular place has the discreet charm of a neighborhood bar, a menu of pub food and rhythms that make regular customers and those who have just met him come back again and again. The Bar offers special promotions throughout the week.
Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe
After a day strolling through the bars and boutiques of Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, relax by tasting exquisite wines from an unusual collection at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe. The founders of the establishment, Jeffrey and Christie, will be the first to tell you that they favor small producers.