Florida International University Parent Guide

Miami Neighborhoods

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Coconut Grove

Originally settled in the 1800s, Coconut Grove remains a charming, bayside village within the urban dynamic of Miami, known for its international sailing regattas, lush canopy, wandering peacocks and circling parrots. The pedestrian and cycle friendly village center is filled with sidewalk cafes, galleries and boutiques, all within walking distance of eight area hotels. Coconut Grove is home to the famed Coconut Grove Arts Festival, the Taste of the Grove Food & Jazz Festival, King Mango Strut and the Goombay Festival.

Coral Gables

Tree-lined boulevards, winding roadways and green spaces give Coral Gables, Florida its identity as “The City Beautiful.” Shoppers flock to fine boutiques and specialty stores along Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile to find the hottest new styles. Coral Gables restaurants appear on the culinary map for a variety of cuisines. Their elegant ambience and exacting service are taken for granted in Coral Gables, Florida - a city dedicated to fine living.

Downtown Miami

Downtown Miami pulsates with activity as commercial, cultural and leisure pursuits come together. Innovative Downtown Miami skyscrapers compete for your attention, while historic shopping arcades and storefronts packed with merchandise evoke Miami’s origins as a trading town. Downtown Miami department stores and emporiums offer big city shopping with a cosmopolitan flair, while Downtown Miami’s diversity inspires dining delights in a variety of culinary styles.

Key Biscayne

The secluded island of Key Biscayne, Florida can be reached via the scenic Rickenbacker Causeway, which spans beautiful Biscayne Bay. Located south of Downtown Miami and north of Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne touts miles of golden sand beaches and quaint, quiet neighborhoods. At Key Biscayne, Florida, you can play tennis at the Crandon Park Tennis Center, home to the Sony Ericsson tournament every March, while Crandon Park Golf Course’s intriguing terrain puts it among the top 50 public courses in Florida. Tropical foliage lines the Key Biscayne road to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area, where the beach invites swimming or kayaking.

Little Havana

A vibrant Hispanic culture permeates everything in Little Havana, Miami — colorful murals, monuments to heroes past and present, elderly men playing dominoes as they discuss politics, and cigar rollers deeply at work amidst Little Havana’s ever-present aroma of Cuban coffee. These scenes of daily Little Havana, Miami life play out amidst a backdrop of Little Havana’s pulsating music, vibrant storefronts, unique art galleries and quaint restaurants.

Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida’s picture-postcard winter playground has blossomed into a sophisticated community that welcomes visitors at any time of year. Miami Beach offers more than fantasy Art Deco buildings; it is blessed with diverse cultural institutions, public beaches and boutiques that put a designer spin on Miami Beach shopping. Miami Beach, Florida’s trendy charms revolve around its cuisine, sizzling nightspots and cultural scene.

Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach

South Beach, Florida has been called the American Riviera and an Art Deco Playground. Yet there’s more than fine white sand to South Beach’s fantasyland of exuberant architecture. South Beach, Florida offers an eclectic mix of world-class boutiques, galleries and stores, and South Beach rates as a culinary hot spot for gourmet to casual cuisine. At night, South Beach comes alive with crowds dressed in party-casual chic.

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