Why you'd want to live in Coral Gables

The Biltmore Hotel tower From historic Mediterranean Revival architecture to a thriving cultural scene, Coral Gables is truly the City Beautiful. Coral Gables was planned in the 1920s by visionary developer George Merrick. Situated a few miles southwest of Downtown Miami, 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. Home to the historic Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables is famous for its shops and cafes along Miracle Mile 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 pedestrian-only Giralda Plaza promenade is an inviting area for a leisurely stroll. Here, you’ll find a variety of local boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. Coral Gables offers a dynamic cultural scene anchored by longstanding institutions such as Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre, which stages Broadway-caliber shows and local productions in an intimate setting, and GableStage at The Biltmore, which presents cutting-edge plays. The Coral Gables Museum focuses on architecture, design and urban planning, and hosts popular community events. Caffe Abbracci, founded in 1989 by Venice native Nino Pernetti, is a Coral Gables institution. The clubby dining room sets the scene for traditional Italian comfort food. Other popular spots in Coral Gables include Talavera Cocina for refined Mexican fare and Bachour for creative pastries and desserts. From tree-lined shopping avenues to delicious global cuisine and a thriving local culture scene, Coral Gables is a destination you’ll want to explore.