Coral Gables
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Coral Gables

Coral Gables, Florida

The City Beautiful

About this city

Also known as: The City Beautiful

Coral Gables is an elegant, meticulously planned city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, situated southwest of downtown Miami. Developed in the 1920s by George Merrick during the Florida land boom, it is globally celebrated as one of the nation's first major planned communities, built entirely in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style. The city's geography is defined by its grand banyan-shaded avenues, monumental stone gateways, winding waterways, and strict zoning laws that preserve its cohesive, historic aesthetic. Home to the prestigious University of Miami, Coral Gables functions as both a sophisticated residential enclave and a vibrant international business hub, containing numerous foreign consulates and multinational corporate headquarters.

Location & Administrative

County
Miami-Dade County
Time Zone
EST
State Code
FL

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports
MIA
Rail Systems
MTA (NYC Metro)
Train Stations
Douglas Road StationUniversity Station
Getting Around
Car RequiredRideshare-FriendlyWalkableLight Rail / Streetcar

Weather & Timing

Best Months
JanFebMarAprMayNovDec
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Winter
Off Season
Hurricane SeasonHumid Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population
City proper 49.2K · Metro area 6.1M
Sales Tax
7%
Key Industries
International Finance & Corporate HeadquartersHigher Education & ResearchLuxury Tourism & Real Estate

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 1–3 days

Swim in the freshwater oasis of the Venetian Pool, wander through the tropical paradise of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, shop along the upscale Miracle Mile, and tour the landmark Biltmore Hotel.

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