Top 5 Instagrammable Places Near Coral Gate

1) maman

136 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 

If your saved posts are full of farmhouse aesthetic, romantic café vibes, and #foodporn snaps, then maman is already speaking your language.

More so, since it's only 4 minutes from Coral Gate!

Rooted in French home-style cooking and neighborhood café culture, maman offers a polished but gentle presence to Miracle Mile, pairing bakery delights with an effortlessly styled space for your Paris-meets-Pinterest moments. 

Here, blue-framed doors, pale wood furniture, cascading greenery, and airy seating set the tone indoors and out, creating a setting that invites slow mornings, mid-day coffee dates, and picture-perfect brunches with your gal pals.

The menu? It's equally worth the clout!

Think flaky croissants, maman's signature chocolate chip cookie, quiches, salads, breakfast sandwiches, and brunch plates like crème fraîche pancakes.
You can also order coffee and espresso drinks, with favorites such as lattes, matcha, and seasonal specials rounding out the lineup. 

Come for the sips and bites, stay for the setting, and leave with photos that barely need editing — maman is an Instagram win.

2) Downtown Coral Gables

130 Miracle Mile #200, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Walk along the historic landmarks, Mediterranean façades, murals, plazas, and palm-lined streets (and we mean literally WALK) of Downtown Coral Gables, a picture-perfect district that oozes Old-World character and modern street life, just 4 minutes from Coral Gate.

Anchored by Miracle Mile and spilling into surrounding streets and plazas, this picturesque district guarantees visual moments at every turn: classic architecture, tiled details, fountains, shaded sidewalks, and public art that adds color and contrast to the Coral Gables' historic bones. 

Here, you don't "hunt" for a backdrop — you just keep walking.

At Downtown Coral Gables, it's not unusual to see murals pop up between cafés and storefronts, historic buildings frame the daily grind, and plazas like Giralda create reasons for a mid-stroll shot and candid capture. 

It's a day-to-night shindig filled with sidewalk dining, boutique-lined blocks, and constant movement, where your feed ends up with depth, texture, and variety without having to change locations.

3) Motek Coral Gables

45 Miracle Mile, Miami, FL 33134

Striped awnings, greenery overhead, and tables that buzz from brunch to dinner — welcome to Motek Coral Gables, a highly praised dining spot that brings the bold, comforting flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean to Coral Gables, just 4 minutes from Coral Gate.

A lively, social Israeli-Mediterranean spot offering sidewalk dining and a bright, beautifully styled interior, complete with woven bistro chairs, marble tables, hanging plants, and a bar that's always part of the action, Motek isn't just a food expert — it's also an Instagram celebrity in its own right! 

Inside or out, Motek Coral Gables is bright, animated, and effortlessly photogenic, with the menu keeping the momentum going, offering a star-studded list of classic Lebanese, Moroccan, Turkish, and Yemeni dishes, such as creamy house-made hummus, crispy chicken schnitzel sandwiches, arayes burgers, shawarma and falafel plates, and za'atar-kissed salads with big flavors and strong visuals. 

Add a cocktail or glass of wine, and you're looking at a table that's ready for both reels and real appetite.

It's high-energy, stylish, built for the camera, and the perfect fit for your taste buds.

Indeed, Motek is a Miracle Mile must!

4) Shops at Merrick Park

358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Designed with tropical elegance and distinct Old World polish, the Shops at Merrick Park is a refined open-air shopping experience along Mediterranean-inspired walkways, fountains, and manicured gardens, just 9 minutes from Coral Gate, transforming a day of shopping into browsing — by the way, we mean your viewers browsing your IG feeds because of the beautiful photos you'll be capturing! 

Here, you won't be rushing from store to store, as this luxury-forward retail village encourages mindless strolls and in-between moments courtesy of those shaded paths, curved staircases, and courtyard corners that double as effortless photo backdrops. 

At the Shops at Merrick Park, each level blends greenery and architecture in a way that makes outfit shots, candid walks, and lifestyle snaps a given — you can't resist it!

Plus, it's anchored by heavyweights like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, designer and fashion-forward names such as Gucci, Jimmy Choo, CH Carolina Herrera, and Tiffany & Co., along with more accessible favorites like Anthropologie, ALO, and Banana Republic, so it's a must-visit nonetheless, even if you never pull out your camera.

On top of all the shopping and snapping, you'll find outdoor dining pockets, café terraces, and landscaped courtyards framed by fountains, classy storefronts, and leafy passageways — a symphony of style, scenery, and slow moments in one frame.

5) Venetian Pool

2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Keep your snaps hip as you take a dip into the gorgeous Mediterranean scene and cool blue waters of the Venetian Pool, an iconic and historic Coral Gables landmark, just 9 minutes from Coral Gate.

Carved from a coral rock quarry by George Merrick, the Venetian Pool blends Old World romance with Miami ingenuity, framed by palm trees, arched bridges, cascading waterfalls, and cave-like grottos that invite exploration from every angle. 

Meanwhile, the pool is continuously fed by fresh water from underground artesian wells, filling this massive oasis—one of the largest freshwater swimming pools in the country—with crisp, naturally sourced water during the warmer months.

When you're done swimming, trace the historic photographs near the entrance and find out more about the pool's transformation from quarry to community jewel, highlighting the origins of Coral Gables' carefully planned charm. 

From the textural coral stone to the soft curves of its architecture, the Venetian Pool is more than a tourist attraction — it's a masterpiece recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and the only swimming pool in the U.S. with that distinction, so having it on this list needs no explanation!