Welcome to Pinecrest
Pinecrest remains one of the best-kept secrets in Florida. A close-knit community and extremely neighborhood-oriented, Pinecrest is home to large, sprawling lots close to the water and luxurious mansions in a serene, suburban setting. The town is beautifully landscaped and has many parks and green spaces for residents to embrace the enjoyable year-round sunshine Florida is known for.
What to Love
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Spacious lots and homes
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Access to upscale dining options and shopping
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Abundant parks and nature trails in the area
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Outstanding public schools
Local Lifestyle
Pinecrest residents embrace the area’s suburban lifestyle. With an unbridled enthusiasm for the outdoors, residents can often be found exploring the local parks, playgrounds, walking paths, and tennis courts. There are plenty of festivals and events in Pinecrest year-round. Residents have unique access to even more arts and cultural options just a short drive away. There’s always something new and exciting to experience in Pinecrest, and residents frequently take advantage of the amenities given to them by visiting independently-owned businesses, stopping into public spaces, and attending local festivals.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
For gourmet shopping, stop by Wayside, an open-air market selling fresh produce. This popular destination also features a juice bar serving shakes, pastries, and more. If that’s not enough for you, head to Joanna's Marketplace, whose gourmet grocery store is the ideal place to find fresh, organic produce and specialty items.
Captain's Tavern Restaurant features the best in local, high-quality seafood. This local favorite boasts an old-school vibe, perfect for gatherings with friends and family. Meanwhile, Anacapri Italian Restaurant, Market & Wine Bar should be your go-to choice for cozy Italian classics. Sit in a corner booth and indulge in homemade antipasto, risotto, and various pasta combinations.
Things to Do
To connect with other Pinecrest locals, make sure to stop by the Pinecrest Community Center, the community’s central hub. This community center boasts a lively events calendar full of weekly programs and activities locals can attend.
Embrace the peaceful ambiance of the Pinecrest Gardens, or take your family to Evelyn Greer Park’s state-of-the-art playscape. A weekend trip to the Coral Oaks Golf Course or the Palmetto Golf Course is just the ticket for golf aficionados. Palmetto Golf Course features an 18-hole, beautifully manicured course, a premier pro shop, and a mini-golf course.
Tennis clubs also abound in Pinecrest, including Royal Palm Tennis Club and Coral Oaks offers dozens of classes from tennis to pilates and summer tennis camp. The kids can enjoy an awesome playroom while the adults hit the spa for a massage or the wellness cafe for a cocktail.
Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools serve Pinecrest residents. Top-rated schools include:
- Gulliver Prep School, PK-12
- RAMBAM Day School at Temple Beth Am, 18m-5
