The City Beautiful” — An elegant, historic, tree-lined enclave with fabulous Mediterranean architecture
Walking the streets of Coral Gables is like being transported to a picturesque Italian town with beautifully manicured gardens, arched banyan trees lining the streets, sculptures, majestic fountains, and fabulous Mediterranean-style architecture. That was the vision of the city’s founders, and today Coral Gables stands as a testament to the success of their mission; it truly is “The City Beautiful.” The town employs a board of architects to ensure new development is in keeping with the architectural styles of the community. The area features luxurious single-family homes and upscale condominiums downtown. Many homes are on deep canals that open the area up to boat traffic. Behind ivy-covered gates are mansions and estate homes.
Coral Gables is diverse, pleasant, and family-friendly. The residents take great pride in maintaining the beauty and unique character of their town. Coral Gables is walkable, providing residents with convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment. The neighborhoods have delightful little pocket parks that are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the fantastic Florida weather. The community offers two exceptional golf courses, lovely shops and boutiques, and award-winning fine dining.
Coral Gables is a lush urban oasis with a Mediterranean ambiance. The unique nature of the town sets it apart from all of the surrounding cities in South Florida, fostering tremendous pride and community spirit. Residents can be seen tending to their lawns and gardens, walking and jogging along the tree-lined streets, and enjoying cocktails with friends at an open-air cafe. Sailboats and yachts slowly cruise through the beautiful canals heading for a day on the gorgeous waters of Biscayne Bay.
It’s fitting that Coral Gables is home to some of Florida's finest Italian and Mediterranean restaurants. What could add more to the feeling of being in a charming Italian town than sharing an antipasto plate and a bottle of wine at an open-air cafe? Fratellino is a delightful Italian restaurant with an elegant dining room and sidewalk tables. They serve authentic Italian fare and have a fantastic selection of imported wines.
Cafe Abbracci offers a stylish and sophisticated dining area that showcases Italian glasswork. The menu features gourmet pasta dishes, fresh seafood, beef, veal, and poultry. The Bulla Gastrobar is an elegant restaurant that serves Spanish cuisine, offers daily happy hours, and has a bottomless Sangria and Mimosa on the weekends. For those nights when there’s a need to satisfy a craving for authentic Cuban fare, Havana Harry’s is the place to go.
The Coral Gables shopping district is The Miracle Mile, a primary thoroughfare running east to west through town. You’ll find hundreds of unique and upscale shops, boutiques, and cafes along the Miracle Mile. Additional shopping can be found at The Shops at Merrick Park, in the heart of Coral Gables. Merrick Park offers shoppers a delightful shopping experience with high-end brands, classy boutiques, and lovely tropical streetscapes.
Residents of Coral Gables have access to many wonderful venues for recreation, culture, and family fun. The Venetian Pool and the Biltmore Hotel are arguably the most iconic venues in Coral Gables. The Venetian Pool is a glorious Mediterranean-style community pool. The facility is made from coral rock and has two towers with fantastic views of the city. The pool is fed by an underground aquifer and is freshly filled every day, keeping the water clear, cool, and pristine. The pool has a waterfall feature and caves that make a day at the pool an enjoyable experience. The Biltmore Hotel is a massive historic hotel overlooking the downtown area. The hotel has an almost endless list of amenities, including one of the largest hotel pools in the United States. It is also home to The Gable Stage Theater for live comedies, plays, and performances, a culinary academy, specialty boutiques, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, three upscale restaurants, and two full-service bars. The resort also offers a luxurious day spa and the 18-hole Biltmore Golf Course.
Coral Gables is also home to beautiful parks, gardens, and cultural venues, like the magnificent Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Matheson Hammock Park & Marina, Miracle Theatre, Lowe Art Museum, Gusman Concert Hall, Cosford Cinema, and Coral Gables Art Cinema.
The community is also the site of several fantastic festivals and events, including Coral Gables Art Festival, Carnival on the Mile, the International Mango Festival, and Coral Gables Restaurant Week.
The highly-rated public, private, magnet, and charter schools in Coral Gables provides excellence in academics, arts, and competitive sports
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