Is Coral Terrace safe?
Coral Terrace, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Coral Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Coral Terrace
“Go. Coral Terrace is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community nestled between Coral Gables and Westchester that poses very little danger to visitors. Standard situational awareness is sufficient, particularly along major thoroughfares like SW 24th Street (Coral Way) and SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road).”
About the area
Coral Terrace is a classic mid-century Miami-Dade suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, lush tropical foliage, and rich Cuban-American cultural influences. Visitors typically pass through for authentic local bakeries and eateries or use it as a peaceful base near Coral Gables and Miami International Airport.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Coral Terrace
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 58/100
While dedicated bike lanes are scarce on internal roads, the nearby Ludlam Trail corridor provides access to expanding multi-use greenway infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County and national averages
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes foster a stable, neighborhood-watch environment
- Close proximity to high-end amenities in Coral Gables and healthcare facilities like Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors and residential driveways
- Heavy vehicular traffic and lack of continuous sidewalks along some secondary streets
- Limited tourist infrastructure or dedicated pedestrian plazas within the CDP itself
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Coral Terrace, with occasional individuals present near major bus stops along Coral Way or commercial shopping plazas.
What Coral Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting via Coral Way.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with standard traffic flow along major avenue corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet dining scene at local plazas and strip malls, feeling safe and community-oriented.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and sleepy with dark residential side streets where normal awareness of surroundings is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates Metrobus routes 24 (along Coral Way) and 73 (along Ludlam Road), which connect to the Metrorail network at Douglas Road Station roughly 3 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with free surface parking lots at commercial plazas and ample curbside street parking in residential zones.
Things to do in Coral Terrace
- Sample traditional Cuban pastelitos and cafe con leche at iconic neighborhood bakeries along Coral Way
- Relax or play outdoor sports at AD Barnes Park, a nearby 65-acre park with nature trails and a heated pool
- Take a short drive to explore the historic Venetian Pool and Miracle Mile in neighboring Coral Gables
Local favorites
- Pinecrest Bakery - Coral Way · Cuban Bakery & Cafe · 4.3★ (1250)Popular 24-hour spot serving authentic Cuban sandwiches, sweet pastries, and espresso drinks.
- Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken · Donut & Breakfast Shop · 4.6★ (2100)Acclaimed gourmet donut shop offering creative flavors alongside crispy chicken tenders.
- El Mago de las Fritas · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Legendary institution celebrated for traditional Cuban-style burgers seasoned with shoestring potatoes.
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.