The city of Coral Gables boasts a fantastic location in Miami Dade and while Miami is famous for being a hub for fun and vibrancy; Coral Gables is no doubt the city’s plushest entertainment capital as it is home to seemingly endless streets featuring famous retail outlets, high class dining establishments and lively bars. Many of the shops are specialist shops offering gourmet foods and boutique textiles and the opulent area is also known aptly as the ‘City Beautiful’.

What to Do in the City

With the city oozing such opulence it would be easy to mistake this area just southwest of Miami Downtown as a chilled out place to relax in tranquility and while it does offer places to unwind; it also offers residents the chance to live a full life with countless entertainment venues to make use of.

Here are some of the most common things to do in the city:

• Eating and drinking in fine establishments
• Shopping in various shops including boutiques and specialty outlets
• Relaxing in one of the fine residences
• Exploring the landmarks
• Taking part in sporting opportunities such as tennis, golf, swimming and squash

Sports such as golf and tennis are simple to find close by and the Venetian Pool is a public swimming pool that is like no other. It is filled daily from fresh water from artesian wells and as well as laying claim to being the largest fresh water pool in the whole of the US; it also has a waterfall, children’s pool, sunbathing areas, a grotto, an island with two palm trees, a sandy beach and a café.

Properties in Coral Gables

There are many fine residences in Coral Gables and among the most famous landmarks in the city are the Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool and Douglas Entrance; all worth seeing when visiting here. Residential properties here are at the higher end of the luxurious scale and the property market here often features magnificent mansions coupled with beautifully landscaped gardens.

Swimming pools and tennis courts along with driveways packed with Ferraris and Lamborghinis are common sights here and it is easy to see the correlation between luxurious living and Coral Gables. The majority of condominiums and apartments here have high quality amenities and facilities with shared swimming pools, gymnasiums and 24-hour security coming as standard.

People in the City

A wide range of people reside in this opulent city and here are some of the most prominent:

• Families
• Business people
• Famous celebrities
• Bachelors and bachelorettes
• High-flying company workers
• Corporates
• Executives

Families can make use of the schools in the area as well as the low-crime rate and as many residences here have multiple bedrooms and plenty of acreage it is easy to see why so many families call Coral Gables home. Singles and young couples live here to make use of the endless entertainment options and these range from classy tapas bars through to late night clubs and Michelin Star-worthy eateries. Everyone can be entertained in Coral Gables and the lavish lifestyle on offer appeals to just about everyone…