Is Southeast Kendale Lakes safe?
Kendale Lakes, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Kendale Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Kendale Lakes
“Go. Southeast Kendale Lakes is a safe, stable suburban community featuring quiet residential pockets and well-tended golf course scenery. While primarily residential with few conventional tourist attractions, visitors will find a secure and comfortable environment.”
About the area
Southeast Kendale Lakes is an established suburban enclave in southwest Miami-Dade County centered around waterways and the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined residential cul-de-sacs, townhouse communities, and neighborhood strip centers catering to a largely Hispanic community.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Golf Community
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Southeast Kendale Lakes
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no public bike-share systems in the area, and cycling is best suited to residential neighborhood streets rather than busy perimeter corridors lacking dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade averages
- Solid middle-to-upper income baseline with low local poverty and high homeownership
- Well-maintained suburban properties and manicured golf course surroundings
- Abundant everyday conveniences and authentic Latin American dining options nearby
Cons
- High car dependency and heavy traffic congestion along perimeter arterials like Kendall Drive
- Isolated incidents of property crime such as vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots
- Limited walkability with sparse pedestrian infrastructure across wider thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Southeast Kendale Lakes, with only occasional individuals encountered near major commercial intersections along Kendall Drive.
What Southeast Kendale Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents jogging along residential loops and walking dogs around golf course edges.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along major perimeter roads, while interior residential streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Strip plazas and neighborhood eateries fill with local diners, while residential pockets wind down safely.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; street crime is uncommon, though standard vehicle-locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the area primarily via bus routes like Route 88 and Route 72, which connect east to the Dadeland North Metrorail station roughly 7 miles away.
Parking is straightforward and free, with ample space in residential driveways and large surface lots at all commercial strip centers.
Things to do in Southeast Kendale Lakes
- Play a round of golf or practice on the driving range at Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
- Enjoy an afternoon walking path and playground amenities at nearby Kendale Lakes Park
- Explore local Latin culinary staples and bakeries along SW 88th Street
Local favorites
- Miccosukee Golf & Country Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (1450)A storied 27-hole facility offering public tee times, lighted practice areas, and casual clubhouse dining.
- El Rinconcito Latino · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (1820)Popular neighborhood outpost serving generous portions of classic Cuban comfort food, shakes, and espresso.
- Bocados Bistro · Venezuelan Restaurant · 4.6★ (860)Casual neighborhood eatery renowned for Venezuelan arepas, burgers, and contemporary Latin fare.
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.