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Coral Gables, FL

Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida and is located 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Downtown Miami. As of the 2020 U.S. census, it had a population of 49,248.

Coral Gables is known globally due to being home to the University of Miami, one of the nation's private research universities whose main campus spans 240 acres (0.97 km²) in the city. With 16,479 faculty and staff as of 2021, the University of Miami is the largest employer in Coral Gables and the second-largest employer in all of Miami-Dade County.

The city is a Mediterranean-themed planned community known for its historic and affluent character reinforced by its strict zoning, popular landmarks, and tourist sights.

Coral Gables is located at 25°43′42″N 80°16′16″W. It is bordered on the west by Red Road (West 57th Avenue) north of Sunset Drive (South 72nd Street) and West 49th Avenue and Old Cutler Roads south of Sunset Drive. It is bordered on the north by Tamiami Trail/U.S. Route 41 (South 8th Street), except for a small section that extends north of 8th Street for eight blocks between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Douglas Road (West 37th Avenue).

On the east, it is bordered by Douglas Road (West 37th Avenue) north of South 26th Street, Monegro Street south of South 26th Street to Cadima Avenue, Ponce De Leon Boulevard south of Cadima Avenue to South Dixie Highway (U.S. Route 1), LeJeune Road (West 42nd Avenue) south of U.S. 1 to Battersea Road, and by Biscayne Bay south of Battersea Road. On the south, it is bordered by the Charles Deering Estate.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.2 square miles (96 km²) of which 13.1 square miles (34 km²) is land and 24.0 square miles (62 km²) (64.64%) is water.

Coral Gables places a significant emphasis on the health and wellness of its residents. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation. NovaCare Rehabilitation is offering physical therapy services for sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, post-stroke rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, and women's health. Orthopedic Center of Florida provides orthopedic-focused physical therapy, including joint replacement rehabilitation, spine therapy, sports medicine, and hand therapy. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies. The Breakers Palm Beach is situated in Palm Beach, this historic resort features a lavish spa offering ocean-inspired treatments, wellness programs, and beauty services. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy.

Top Sites in Coral Gables, FL: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami Seaquarium, Lowe Art Museum.

Population: 49,248 (2022). Elevation: 10 ft (2.8 m). ZIP Code:33134. Area codes: 305, 786, and 645. Area: 37.31 sq mi (96.64 km²).

FAQs

Is Coral Gables, FL a nice neighborhood?

Coral Gables is a suburb of Miami with a population of 49,696. Coral Gables is in Miami-Dade County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Coral Gables offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.

What is the cost of living in Coral Gables, FL?

Coral Gables, FL has an overall above-average cost of living thanks largely in part to its high real estate values and tax rates when compared to other places within Florida and the nation as a whole but can vary depending on the neighborhood. One must shop around if they want the best deal available during their search for a place to call home here too. To live comfortably in Coral Gables, Florida, a minimum annual income of $225,360 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

Why is Coral Gables, FL famous?

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 stroll. Here, you’ll find a variety of local boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries.

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City of Coral Gables

Wikipedia

Miamiandbeaches

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Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Center of Florida

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Breakers Palm Beach

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Miami Seaquarium

Lowe Art Museum

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