Is Brickell Hammock safe?
Miami, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Brickell Hammock as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Brickell Hammock
“Go. Brickell Hammock is a tranquil, lush residential oasis directly adjacent to the bustling Brickell urban core. While visitor precautions against opportunistic property crimes like car break-ins are still warranted, violent crime is exceptionally low and the neighborhood is very safe for strolling day or night.”
About the area
Nestled between the high-rises of Brickell and the historic charm of Coconut Grove, Brickell Hammock is characterized by dense tropical hardwood canopies, quiet residential streets, and historic coral-rock architecture. It offers visitors a leafy, relaxed retreat that remains within walking distance of downtown Miami's vibrant dining and nightlife.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Lush & Tropical
- Close to Transit
Walking and biking in Brickell Hammock
Walk score: 74/100 · Bike score: 78/100
The area offers direct access to The Underline multi-use trail beneath the Metrorail guideway and features multiple Citi Bike docking stations along its perimeter.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami averages
- Affluent demographic profile with high median household incomes and high homeownership rates
- Peaceful, shaded streets beneath historic natural tropical hardwood hammock canopies
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft common along urban fringe corridors
- Narrow residential streets with limited public curbside parking options
- Limited commercial nightlife directly within the residential hammock boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of the hammock, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed near major transit nodes and along the US-1/South Dixie Highway corridor.
What Brickell Hammock is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and commuters heading through dappled morning light beneath massive banyan trees.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and shaded, offering a safe and calm atmosphere with minimal vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and ambient as residents return home and walk to nearby dinner spots along Coral Way or Brickell Avenue.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and generally safe, though some side streets are dimly lit under the thick tree canopy so basic awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides direct access via the Metrorail at Brickell Station and Vizcaya Station, both within a 10 to 15-minute walk, alongside multiple Metrobus routes along Coral Way and South Miami Avenue.
Street parking is largely restricted or residential permit-only on narrow side streets; visitors should use metered street spots on perimeter corridors like Coral Way or paid parking garages in neighboring Brickell.
Things to do in Brickell Hammock
- Explore the preserved old-growth tropical hardwood forest and nature trails at Simpson Park
- Walk or jog through the historic tree-lined avenues to nearby Alice Wainwright Park along Biscayne Bay
- Visit the historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens situated just south of the neighborhood border
Local favorites
- Simpson Park Hammock · Nature Preserve & Park · 4.6★ (320)A serene 8-acre remnant of native tropical hardwood hammock offering shaded walking trails and quiet nature viewing.
- Berries in the Grove · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)A nearby neighborhood favorite offering hearty wraps, pizza, and casual outdoor patio dining.
- Farolito Peruvian · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.5★ (610)A cozy, authentic eatery serving traditional ceviches, lomo saltado, and classic Peruvian dishes nearby.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.