1. The Comedy Inn At The Quality Inn
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (786) 683-7999
Address: 14501 South Dixie Hwy.
Description: A quaint Quality Inn is the scene for this Friday night comedy show featuring several local comics. Dirty jokes are a common theme in most acts so leave the kids at home. The weekly show is held in the hotel’s grand ballroom with seating for 75. Tickets cost $25. Check the show’s public Facebook page for more details.
2. Bill Sadowski Park
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 255-4767
Address: 17555 SW 79th Ave.
Description: The 30 acre park consists of expansive green space that was formerly part of the Everglades. Animal lovers flock to the live exhibit in the main building, which houses a slew of reptiles, amphibians, as well as a 800+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Nature trails and bird-watching areas also attract visitors, many of whom take the eco tours offered by the parks and rent canoes. A canal for fishing is located nearby and sheltered picnic tables and restrooms are available. Stop by late night for free star-gazing programs with the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. The park itself is open daily except Mon and Tues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3. Coral Reef Park
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Address: 7895 SW 152nd St.
Description: This park spans over 50 acres of Palmetto Bay and includes a trail circling the park, and various sporting spaces including tennis and volleyball courts, a baseball field, and plenty of open space for soccer and football games. Two playgrounds are on-site and the elementary school within the park utilizes them.
4. Sunrise Canoe Tours At Deering Estate At Cutler
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 235-1668
Address: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Description: Early-risers can canoe to Chicken Key, a 7-acre mangrove island filled with sand dunes and home to a restored bird rookery. Manatees, sea turtles, and various birds are often spotted while canoeing. The tour is designed for all skill levels and costs $30 for adults, $20 for children between the ages of 9 and 14.
5. Palmetto Bay Golf Course
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 238-2922
Address: 9300 SW 152nd St.
Description: Lush palmetto trees line the fairways at this par 70, public course. Indigenous, tropical flora and a canal system create a challenging but beautiful course designed by Dick Wilson in 1959. Tee time reservations can be made on the website or by calling (305) 238-2922. Prime slots (like Saturday mornings) cost $43 while afternoon rates can be as low as $24 (weekdays after noon). Single rider carts are available for those with disabilities and must be booked 24 hours in advance. A 22-position, lighted driving range and a lighted putting green are also available for practicing. Sixty balls cost $6.26. The course’s other amenities include a pro shop and a clubhouse that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with snacks.
6. Macitas Restaurant And Bakery
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (305) 259-0404
Address: 18503 South Dixie Hwy.
Description: This is the place to go for true Colombian food in Miami. Some breakfast dishes include Colombian blood sausage or steak, all include arepa with cheese, hot chocolate, or coffee. House specialties include white rice with sides such as plantains or yucca. Breaded meats and seafood are also on the menu.
7. Delices De France
City: Palmetto Bay, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 256-9700
Address: 14453 South Dixie Hwy.
Description: It’s no small feat to gain the title of Best Bakery in Miami but this spot made it happen. In an unsuspecting strip mall, only locals know about this secret, which is known best for its croissants, which come in a variety of flavors (almond, ham and cheese, chocolate, to name a few). Sandwiches on ciabatta bread can be topped with a number of cheeses, vegetables, and meats. Baguettes are freshly baked throughout the day and will only set you back $2.