Miracle Mile
Coral Gables is known, first and foremost, for the Miracle Mile. Situated in the center of the
business district of Coral Gables, the Miracle Mile refers to a section of Coral
Way between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road.
It is filled with local eateries, high-end shops, and art galleries that
make walking a pleasure. Many residents
of Miami and other parts of Miami-Dade come to Coral Gables to eat and shop
along this stretch. Some of the favorite stops are Red Koi Thai and Sushi
Lounge, Hillstone, and Tarpon Bend Food and Tackle for dining, and MiArte and Actors
Playhouse for arts and entertainment. The
businesses and property
In terms of Coral Gables real estate, there are several upscale,
luxury condominiums located on Coral Way and within several blocks that are
ideal for those who want to be near the Miracle Mile. From boutique buildings like Gables on the
Green and Gables Park Tower to exclusive condominiums like Segovia Tower to
larger condominiums like Ten Aragon, there is property to fit many budgets with
list prices starting in the upper-$200s and climbing into the multi-million
dollar ranges.
Village of Merrick Park
The Village of Merrick Park is what developers like to call
an upscale lifestyle center. In essence,
this gorgeous mall, built in 2002, is Coral Gables’ quintessential shopping
center with all of the upscale national retailers like Nordstrom, Tiffany,
Gucci, Jimmy Choo and more. Here,
residents and visitors spend tons of time shopping and dining at well-known
national, regional and local restaurants like Villagio, Café Bistro at
Nordstrom and others not to mention working out at world famous Equinox
Fitness.
For residents who want enjoy all that the Village of Merrick
Park has to offer, there are several Coral Gables condominiums and neighborhoods within a
short walk. Two very popular communities
are 55 Merrick and One Village Place each with list prices starting in the
mid-$300s and offering all the amenities of a five-star resort. Another building set to be completed in 2014
is Merrick Manor which is adjacent to the Villages of Merrick Park. In this building, residence list prices will
start in the upper-$100s and feature updated and elegant homes as well as
amazing amenities for residents and guests.
As for single family homes, there are many homes on streets that
surround this growing area of Coral Gables.
Cocowalk, Coconut Grove
Cocowalk is a wonderful outdoor mall of sorts with all of the
popular retailers seen at most any high-end shopping center. As a destination by many who visit and live
in the area, Cocowalk offers tons of activity in addition to shopping and
dining to create a very relaxing and happy environment. Afternoon concerts on the piazza are a
regular occurrence as are other events tied to different holidays and
activities. While many of the businesses
are regional and national companies, people love coming out to Cocowalk to relish
the outdoor atmosphere while enjoying a cigar from Coco Cigar or a Venti Iced Latte
from Starbucks.
Because Cocowalk is situated in the center of the community,
Coconut Grove real estate is plentiful for all types of buyers. The Moorings and The Anchorage, exclusive
gated communities; luxury condominiums like the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove and
Grovenor House; and, secluded townhome communities like Cloisters on the Bay
are all within a short drive or even walk from Cocowalk. Investors see the draw to Coconut Grove and want to bring more residential development to the area with luxury projects like the Grove at Grand Bay. Because
Coconut Grove is a more exclusive area of Miami-Dade County, the area is in
high-demand and offers many buyers the opportunity to buy with list prices
starting in the upper-$200s and surpassing $10,000,000.
A Great Place to Live
Coral Gables is a great place to live. Residents and visitors from all over
Miami-Dade County love to come to the Gables to enjoy all it has to offer. For those who choose to call Coral Gables home, it is a city filled with so much.
Outside the most popular places to go, there are some hidden treasures
to find which makes it obvious why Coral Gables is the City Beautiful.