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    A starting point for exploring Coral Gables

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    SHINGO

    Restaurant · 112 Alhambra Cir

    SHINGO is a restaurant located in the historic La Palma Building in Coral Gables, Florida. It offers a 14-seat omakase experience showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced locally in Florida and throughout Japan. The…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Local shop

    Boutique Italia

    Local shop · 370 San Lorenzo Ave STE 2415

    Boutique Italia is a clothing store on San Lorenzo Avenue.

    Local shop

    By Design Jewelers

    Local shop · 1607 Ponce de Leon Blvd Ste 106

    By Design Jewelers is a shop located in Coral Gables, Florida, at 1607 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 106. The business specializes in creating custom-designed fine jewelry using high-quality materials, including…

    Independent home decor showroom

    Calimia Home

    Independent home decor showroom · 116 Alhambra Circle

    Calimia Home is a Coral Gables home furnishings shop and design showroom at 116 Alhambra Circle. Its site lists in-store shopping hours Monday through Saturday and an online home decor collection.

    Local shop

    Castillo de Oro Jewelry

    Local shop · 4312 SW 8th St

    Castillo de Oro Jewelry is a jewelry store on SW 8th Street.

    Local shop

    Downstairs

    Local shop · 4900 S Le Jeune Rd

    Downstairs is a convenience store on South Le Jeune Road.

    Local shop

    Downstairs Market

    Local shop · 5885 Ponce de Leon Blvd

    Downstairs Market is a convenience store on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Museum and cultural place

    Coral Gables Museum

    Museum and cultural place · 285 Aragon Avenue

    The Coral Gables Museum examines the dynamic relationship between art, architecture, and civic life, exploring how design, history, and cultural expression shape identity and influence the built environment in Coral…

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