Is East Coral Terrace safe?
Coral Terrace, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Coral Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Coral Terrace
“Go. East Coral Terrace is a safe, quiet, residential suburban community bordering Coral Gables. Visitors will find authentic local Latin dining along the commercial corridors and safe, peaceful streets throughout the residential blocks.”
About the area
East Coral Terrace is a mid-century residential neighborhood in suburban Miami-Dade County, situated directly west of Coral Gables. Characterized by single-family ranch homes, palm-lined avenues, and strip plazas serving classic Cuban fare, it offers an authentic, unpretentious local Miami atmosphere.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Authentic Dining
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Coral Terrace
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share hubs in the neighborhood, but the flat residential grid connects to the M-Path / Underline trail a couple of miles to the east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below the broader Miami-Dade County average
- High homeownership rate and stable multi-generational family households foster neighborhood pride
- Immediate proximity to upscale amenities, healthcare, and dining in neighboring Coral Gables
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along busier corridors
- Car-dependent street grid with limited pedestrian infrastructure on internal residential streets
- Heavy commuter pass-through traffic and congestion along Red Road (SW 57th Ave) and SW 24th St
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops along major thoroughfares like SW 8th Street.
What East Coral Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents walk dogs and commute to work, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with local errands and strip mall dining along the perimeter, maintaining a calm residential interior.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with casual dinner crowds along SW 8th St and Coral Way; completely safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark on residential side streets; safe overall, though standard situational awareness is prudent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates Metrobus routes 24, 40, and 73 serving Coral Way and Red Road. The nearest Metrorail station is Douglas Road Station or South Miami Station, both roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Plentiful and easy. Commercial strip centers feature free surface lots, and residential side streets permit free curbside parking without meters.
Things to do in East Coral Terrace
- Sample classic Cuban comfort food and fresh tropical fruit juices along SW 57th Avenue
- Stroll through neighboring leafy Coral Gables residential streets right across Red Road
- Explore local vintage bakeries and Latin-American specialty grocery markets
Local favorites
- Arbetter's Hot Dogs · Hot Dog Restaurant · 4.6★ (2100)A storied Miami institution serving classic chili dogs and fries in an old-school atmosphere since 1959.
- Rio Cristal · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Beloved retro diner famed for its classic Cuban steak buried under a mound of shoestring fries.
- Sergio's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)Popular neighborhood spot known for Cuban sandwiches, cafecito, and full breakfast plates.
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.