Miami Neighborhoods
By Renee Chapple, About.com Guide to Miami
Miami's neighborhoods offer a glimpse at the variety of life in South Florida. From the nightclubs of South Beach to the bedroom suburbs of Kendall, you'll find a community for every type of personality somewhere in the Miami area.
Miami Beach
New York might be the city that never sleeps, but Miami Beach is the party that never stops! From beautiful, sunny beaches (full of beautiful, famous people!) to a raging nightlife, there's always something exciting to do on the beach.
- Miami Beach Walking Tour
- Miami Beach Nightlife
- Miami Beach Shopping
- South Beach Weekend Getaway
- What is Art Deco?
- Parking on Miami Beach
- Top Miami Beach Hotels
- Top Miami Beach Restaurants
- Miami Beach Shopping
- Miami-area Beach Photos
- Ocean Drive and Art Deco Photo Gallery
- Bass Museum of Art
Coral Gables
Just south of downtown Miami lies beautiful Coral Gables, or simply "The Gables" as it's known to natives. This planned section of town is an oasis of quiet stately homes and upscale shopping and restaurants in the heart of Miami. If you're tired of South Beach and the downtown scene and are looking for some classy fun, take a trip to the Gables.
- Coral Gables, The City Beautiful
- Fairchild Tropical Gardens
- Coral Gables Movie Theaters
- Miracle Mile Shopper's Guide
Kendall
In the southwest portion of Miami Dade County, the murky boundaries of Kendall mark an area known for moderate cost suburban living. Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street) hosts a variety of restaurants and retail stores, while the area extending dozens of blocks north and south is home to many city commuters.
- Kendall Neighborhood Profile
- Best Restaurants in Kendall
- Movie Theaters in Kendall
- Sergio's Family Restaurants
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant
Downtown Miami
Downtown Miami is currently the city's business and financial center, but it strives to make a comeback as a residential hub. Condominiums are springing up all over the downtown area in an attempt to revitalize the evenings and weekends and keep commuters from fleeing to the suburbs at 5PM.
- Downtown Miami Waterfront Walking Tour
- Downtown Miami and Coconut Grove Photo Gallery
- Freedom Tower History
- Top Miami Restaurants
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is a fun, exciting neighborhood located just south of downtown Miami. Once an independent village, Miami annexed The Grove in the 1920s, making it officially part of the City of Miami. The Grove’s main boundaries are marked by US 1 on the northwest and Biscayne Bay on the east. It’s bounded to the north by the Rickenbacker Causeway and LeJune Road (SW 42nd Avenue) on the south. The Grove is a center for the arts in Miami and boasts a vibrant nightlife.
