Is Gables by the Sea safe?
Coral Gables, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Gables by the Sea as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Gables by the Sea
“Go. Gables by the Sea is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful waterfront enclave in southern Coral Gables. While access is restricted due to guard-gated entry and strictly residential zoning, the area boasts virtually no violent crime and beautifully maintained surroundings.”
About the area
Gables by the Sea is an exclusive guard-gated coastal neighborhood characterized by high-end waterfront estates and canals feeding into Biscayne Bay. It is entirely residential, offering lush tropical tree cover, quiet cul-de-sacs, and dedicated private security patrols.
- Affluent Enclave
- Waterfront
- Gated Community
- Quiet & Serene
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Gables by the Sea
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Internal streets are very safe for casual biking, and cyclists can connect just outside the gates to the historic Old Cutler Trail, though no municipal bike-share stations exist.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low crime rate bolstered by 24/7 guard-gated security checkpoints and private patrols.
- Exceptionally high median household income and near-universal homeownership.
- Quiet, low-traffic streets lined with scenic waterways and mature landscaping.
Cons
- Private gated entry strictly limits casual public access and visitor parking.
- Zero commercial establishments, restaurants, or retail within walking distance.
- Vulnerability to king tide coastal flooding and tropical storm surges.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Gables by the Sea due to 24-hour guard-gated access control and its isolated residential location.
What Gables by the Sea is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and secure, with residents jogging and walking dogs along serene, tree-lined cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with occasional landscaping crews, resident boaters, and zero through-traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil and well-monitored, feeling exceptionally safe for evening strolls along the canals.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely silent and dark, with strict gated access preventing non-resident vehicle entry.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit does not enter the community; Miami-Dade Transit operates Metrobus routes along nearby Old Cutler Road, and the nearest Metrorail station (Dadeland South) is over five miles away.
Street parking is prohibited or strictly regulated by the homeowners association; visitors must utilize designated residential driveways.
Things to do in Gables by the Sea
- Stroll or jog along the quiet, palm-lined canal streets with resident permission.
- Explore native flora at the adjacent Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden just north on Old Cutler Road.
- Cycle along the tree-shaded Old Cutler Trail located just outside the neighborhood gates.
Local favorites
- NOMA Beach at Redfish · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (750)Upscale waterfront dining situated nearby at Matheson Hammock Park.
- Wayside Market · Bakery & Market · 4.6★ (690)Longstanding local country market famous for fresh fruit shakes and baked goods along Old Cutler Road.
- Captain's Tavern Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1480)Beloved long-running neighborhood seafood institution with an extensive wine selection located a short drive west.
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.