Hidden gems - Nature preserves in Coral Gables, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Coral Gables

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Coral Gables. This list contains 20 places from Nature preserve category.

Sort results by

Best

Top rated

Most reviewed

Hidden gems

Worst rated

Recently discovered

🆕

Search radius

1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 30 km 50 km 100 km 250 km

Within Coral Gables

Owl Island

Nature preserve

👍👍 It was beautiful and we spotted some bioluminescent bugs. Might have been fireflies or giant florida click beetles. Whatever they were, they were beautiful. Lots of mosquitoes and not named Owl Island from what we saw

5.00 (5 reviews) (~22.1 km from centre)

Tropical Audubon Society

Non-profit organization

👍👍 The Tropical Audubon Society of South Florida is a very nice place to be! They have tours of the Doc Thomas house every first Saturday of each month. They have eco-restoration tours every third Saturday of each month. They have many other fun events planned throughout the year. I have volunteered he...

4.90 (47 reviews) (~4.12 km from centre)

Jenny P. Caceres, DC. Coral Gables Family Chiropractic

Chiropractor

👍👍 Dr. Careres is amazing! When I threw out my lower back and could barely walk she saved me. I am dealing with neck issues now which were triggering headaches that in turn led to nausea. The headaches have lessened and the nausea is completely gone. We are still working to completely heal the neck...

4.90 (37 reviews) (~1.81 km from centre)

Loxahatchee Everglades

Nature preserve

4.90 (25 reviews) (~69.15 km from centre)

Deering Estate North Addition Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 An amazing preserve! I love biking here. You truly feel connected to nature and enjoy the ocean.

4.90 (14 reviews) (~12.27 km from centre)

Turtle Nesting Area And Scuba Diving Zone

Nature preserve

Low-key beach destination known for seasonal turtle nesting & popular scuba diving spots.

4.80 (41 reviews) (~53.09 km from centre)

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

Park

👍👍 Great staff and great place for exploring. Highly recommended.

4.70 (137 reviews) (~10.93 km from centre)

Stunson Nature Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 Arrived to late to walk the trail. No parking here. Parked at adjacent Royal Palm Park and walked to Stunson. (about 100 yards.) Looks beautiful. Will come back to walk the whole path. The walking path is gravel but smooth.

4.70 (90 reviews) (~49.99 km from centre)

Ocean Ridge Natural Area

Nature preserve

Preserved public-use wetland habitat with an ongoing program of environmental restoration.

4.60 (111 reviews) (~90.02 km from centre)

Owls Lookout Park

Park

Dogs allowed

4.60 (88 reviews) (~39.79 km from centre)

Rockdale Pineland Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice pineland nature preserve. One of many in the Miami Dade area. One out and back trail, about a mile or so in total. Plenty of birds to see. I spotted 2 peahens and a chick

4.60 (58 reviews) (~13.72 km from centre)

Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area

Nature preserve

Boating, hiking & wildlife viewing among numerous recreation options at this vast sawgrass marsh.

4.60 (49 reviews) (~93.85 km from centre)

Bear Cut Nature Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 Love ❤️ love 💕 love 💗 this nature trail. First make sure to wear a hat 🧢 bring water 💦 and mosquito repellent is a must. I always park across the street at the marina but it depends who’s there 👀 walk across street and enter bear cut preserve, make a right. So much to see, there’s shade soso. N...

4.60 (43 reviews) (~10.94 km from centre)

Serenoa Glade Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 You enter this park through the parking lot for George Snow Park. There is a concrete path with StoryWalk which is signs telling a children story as you walk along the path. The path loops around so you can do it a few times if you want to walk a longer distance. There are also dirt trails to walk o...

4.60 (20 reviews) (~71.7 km from centre)

Bill Keith Preserve Park

Nature preserve

Small green space with a wooden walkway, picnic tables, a canoe/kayak launch & scenic, water views.

4.50 (126 reviews) (~41.8 km from centre)

East Davie Nature Park

Park

👍👍 Perfect park for sports and exercising! The field is big enough for kite flying, soccer, football, etc. I love the workout stations set around the track! Also, the track is nice and smooth in case you want to rollerblade or ride a bike with the kids! And of course, the playground for the children is...

4.50 (109 reviews) (~35.95 km from centre)

Harden Hammock Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 It's a great place you can go canoeing as well as kayaking there are several paths in the mangroves you can also reach a small isolated island by kayak or canoe where you can swim. Besides that you can also cycle with paths for trail running and mountain biking. Entrance costs only €6, there is ampl...

4.50 (28 reviews) (~22.41 km from centre)

Mary Krome Sanctuary Preserve

Nature preserve

4.50 (27 reviews) (~34.67 km from centre)

Berman Wetland Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Small but well kept, nice playground and an exercise circuit to promote a healthy routine

4.50 (15 reviews) (~35.98 km from centre)

Owaissa Bauer Hammock Preserve

Nature preserve

4.50 (12 reviews) (~32.25 km from centre)

Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Coral Gables, United States