This place is located about a half hour from downtown Miami. The drive isn't bad, but I'm not sure…read moreabout traffic in the area generally. We arrived here a bit after 1:30 p.m. on a Thursday. As we toured the gardens, I could see the road we came in on as it continued past some areas of the garden, and by 3 p.m. it was packed with cars at a crawl. So come early? The facility has ample parking on site. There is a main building that houses the gift shop, ticket counter, and a very small cafe. The gardens spread out behind it. Our tickets were free thanks to a Horticultural Society membership that my wife got. If you know that you'll be visiting at least a couple of sites like this within a year, it is worth checking on this to save some money on entry fees. There are paved paths throughout the gardens. You can walk the entire property, but they also offer hourly tram tours. We opted to do the tram first, and I think this is definitely the way to go. You can get a 1-hour overview of all the areas and then decide what to re-visit on foot afterwards. The focus of the gardens is tropical plants, though they have some other varieties as well. Our guide on the tram tour was quite good. He provide a historical overview and highlighted specific plants and architectural design choices as we drove around. Afterwards, we checked out the butterfly house and a few adjoining buildings. We also revisited areas with particularly nice views. My wife wanted to track down some Egyptian geese and also iguanas, both of which we'd seen on the tour. We were able to find both without too much effort. We probably spent 2.5 - 3 hours here. I enjoyed this more than I expected, and if you have any interest in landscape design or botanical gardens, this is a very worthwhile stop near Miami.

It was absolutely beautiful. Really enjoyed the main act for the Valentine's Day event…read more Things could be a little more organized as entrance to specific praise areas were not well indicated but overall a good experience. I would suggest that chairs lot be allowed or only be allowed in the back [in picnic area] as they block the views for everyone behind them that is actually sitting on the picnic blankets.

This is a sister garden of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, located in Coconut Grove. It's…read moregated and you have to reserve your time and ticket in advance on their website. On the day of my reservation, there was a high chance for downpours. I wish we had had more than 5 minutes to walk around before the heavens opened and it started pouring rain. We did make it over to the water, but didn't really get to see the whole garden other than the area where we parked. You'll only need an hour or less to see this place, it's small. Would I go out of my way to visit? No, but if you're in the area and looking for something new, then go for it. Entry was a bit annoying as I had to get out of the car to reach the buzzer to have the gate opened. No one was answering so we wasted 5 minutes just trying to get in. All in all, interesting little garden, but no where as spectacular as Fairchild.

Stunning, beautiful place!!! The service is incredible. Bridgette in guest services is really that…read moregirl! She makes every visitor make sure to feel welcome and informed on all the events occurring onsite. This is a very special part of the city with many beautiful gardens and sea views.

Attended a friend's wedding there. To start, the grounds were incredible. Waterfalls, swans and…read moreother wildlife throughout the property. A wonderful venue for any occasion, in my humble opinion. We were in a clear sided tent which was well illuminated and the air conditioning did not disappoint. The management has contacts for event management, music, food, decor, etc. I do not know if the family brought in their own music and catering or used the venue's, but both were very good. Highly recommend!

We sent an inquiry for my wedding because my boyfriend liked the venue online. However, Joseph…read moreDoyle was very rude, refusing to give us any information until we confirmed the date he said was okay (which, it wasn't, but if had the treatment been different and we liked it in person as much as we did online, we could have compromised). They can keep their garden, I'm not paying 21k to someone who does business like that.

This is a classic spot for photos and scenery! In the heart of Coral Gables. Use it to chill or to…read moretake photos, but regardless you'll have a good, calm time.

This is the Prado entrance which is located at the NW corner of the City of Coral Gables at S.W…read more 8th Street and S.W. 57th Avenue (Red Road). For years the Country Club Prado Arch has been a setting for photography, specially wedding, engagement, etc. George Merrick envisioned eight different entrances to Coral Gables inspired in Spanish hill towns; however only 4 were completed. This is the Prado entrance, a lovely spot to relax by the water features and fountains. This is a very popular place for photography for special events, I can say this is true as I saw confetti on the floor. Beautiful, classy, relaxing, this area transports you to Italy, France, Spain...

We were excited to visit this place but unfortunately left slightly disappointed…read more All of the exotic bird cages through out the gardens were empty. The landscapes were beautiful but we were excited about the animals too. The gardens close at 5:30 pm but they take the animals (donkeys, cow, goats and pig) away at 4 pm, which we didn't know. So they were being put away as we got there. The playground is nice, although not very big, my girls enjoyed it. The water park closes earlier than the rest of the gardens too. Overall a lot of the "experiences" seemed to be closed on the Sunday we visited. Not sure it was worth the drive.

There's something quietly magical about Pinecrest Gardens--it feels like a tucked-away paradise…read morewhere every path invites you to slow down and wander a little longer. Lush tropical greenery, hidden corners, and dreamy light filtering through the trees make it a natural playground for photographers, whether you're chasing golden-hour shots or candid moments. It's just as perfect for a peaceful solo escape as it is for a relaxed family day, with open spaces for kids to explore and plenty of serene spots to pause, reflect, and take it all in.

In all the years that I lived in Miami, I never once visited Viscaya; I live in shame. Mostly…read morebecause when you're local the mentality is, "why pay to see a fancy house? you can drive by coral gables or south beach and see them for free". I will say, the grounds are absolutely delightful, especially if you go in the Springtime as we did where flowers are all in full bloom, that alone is worth the ticket price. The architecture is exquisite! A feast for the eyes in so many ways. When we came to visit, they were doing renovations. You could see the water damage on the roof and walls, probably caused by one of the many Summer storms, because of that the tickets were at a discount that day but we were still able to appreciate the beauty of Viscaya. There are two cafe's. One in the garden of the main house, and another across the street where farm animals use to be kept. Surprisingly, the food and drinks are reasonably priced. The day we were there, a wedding was going to take place and there was a lot of commotion going on. Fancy tables being set up, fine china, crystal glasses, the whole works. We asked a security guard how much it costs to have a wedding reception there and he said: "Just to rent the space, no tables, no nothing, starting price is 100k". So if you have 100k lying around, and plan to get married soon, this could be an option for you. Jokes aside though; I'd definitely visit again.

I have been here before but this time there was a lot of construction going on. I am glad to see…read morethat they are preserving the house for the future. We were able to see most of the rooms in the house and almost all of the garden. We were there the last week in April. The flowers were not popping as they were the last time I was there in July. I am not sure why that is. I do wish that they kept the ocean front a little cleaner. There has to be a way to clean up the sargasm and trash on a daily basis. Other than that, it was a great experience.

On my first day of my Miami vacation, I NEEDED to get in the…read morewater. So, after a quick Google map search, I headed out to Matheson Hammock Park. While it's not your traditional beach, it certainly got the job done for me ‍ I honestly loved the lake like feel. The fact that there were small fishes grazing along the surf and the muddy like sand upon reaching the water (which definitely smoothed away some calluses while I swam)! It truly is a great beach for families with kids, something I learned there while entertaining a whole bunch of kiddos with my hula hoop (which I, personally, didn't mind since I love kids but wanted to give a heads up for anyone that's looking for something more kid free). Once the sun began to set, I grabbed some wine from the beach's restaurant. The wine was amazing and very reasonably priced but what was even BETTER? The song selection! I stayed a whole extra 30 minutes just to vibe out There couldn't have been a better way to start my vacation, honestly! I think it's more than worth it to visit this spot the next time you're in South Florida

Matheson Hammock has a special place in my heart. I grew up going here as a kid, and have grown to…read morelove it and appreciate it more as an adult. I recently came to take some photos for a friend and the scene was an absolute dream. From the beautiful trees that make it look like a fairytale, to the lagoon that gives it the perfect Miami signature touch -- every area in the park is lovely, relaxing and the no service makes it an even better way to disconnect!

Today, we visited this location and were pleasantly surprised, despite having low expectations. We…read morehad the pleasure of meeting the sole volunteer on site, a friendly individual with a deep love for the garden. He provided us with insightful information about the place and Japan . It's commendable to see someone dedicated to this endeavor. Our 25-minute experience was truly incredible!

I hadn't been in several years and this place has improved so much!! They added so much more to it…read moreand especially the extra color now is so great. Paid parking right out

Given that it is relatively new, I was lucky to come across this business in my landscaping…read moreservices search. They are knowledgeable and responsive and pure professionals. I can also tell they they love what they do. Services seem to be reasonably priced give the quality of the work and their online scheduling, text communication and online payments just make them so easy to work with.

An absolute nightmare. If you value your plants, don't make the same mistake I did. Trust &…read moreintegrity are so important when you are leaving the care of your tropical exotic plants in someone else's hands

I strongly recommend TLC. Darren took my call right away and was putting together an estimate even…read morebefore coming on site. He was very thorough in his estimate and knowledgeable to recommend plants that we might like and suitable for the FL heat in the summer. The crew did quality work and everything went as planned and as promised. I will ke3p using TLC for all my landscaping projects

I can't say enough about my experience with Darren and TLC Landscaping. Darren is attentive,…read moreresponsive, punctual, reasonable, professional, accommodating, and talented. He did an amazing job relandscaping the front of my house using mainly native species, and captured just the look I had in mind, at a very fair price! With summer coming, it won't take long for it to all grow in beautifully!