Welcome to The Falls
One of South Florida’s best-kept secrets, The Falls is an exclusive and family-friendly oasis near Dadeland Mall.
The Falls is synonymous with the premier open-air shopping, entertainment, and dining destination in Kendall, Miami, but it is also the name of an exclusive, luxurious neighborhood located close to the mall in the southern part of the area. Providing a mixture of spacious single-family estates, condominiums, and townhomes, The Falls is an affluent community ideal for families and professionals.
Real estate in The Falls is highly sought-after because of the low taxes and proximity to Pinecrest and Coral Gables. With easy access to the expressways and everything else you'll need on a daily basis, The Falls is a fantastic place to live and provides variety in home types and pricing. Plus, even though The Falls is close to Dadeland Mall and other popular retailers, it's still enough out of the way to give residents a quiet, kid-friendly slice of suburban life.
What to Love
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Close to the Dadeland Mall
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Variety of housing types and pricing
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Family-friendly atmosphere
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Quiet, suburban oasis
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Spacious lots
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Luxurious and exclusive
People and Lifestyle
A family-oriented community located close to several gorgeous parks, top-ranked schools, great shopping, and excellent dining options, The Falls is one of South Florida's best-kept secrets. Not many people know about this nook of easy-going suburban living, making it an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of other more prominent neighborhoods.
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment
Enjoy Spanish-style tapas at
Bulla Gastrobar, which is near The Falls Mall in neighboring Pinecrest. Bulla is ideal for those seeking a casual and relaxing atmosphere in which to catch up with friends over shareable plates and cocktails.
There are several cute bakeries nearby, perfect for when you want freshly baked bread or to bring home pastries for your family. The aptly named
Pinecrest Bakery in Pinecrest is a 24-hour Cuban-American bakery dedicated to family traditions. An artisanal French bakery,
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich is a Miami staple baking fresh homemade pastries with a Latin twist daily.
Pummarola at The Falls specializes in Neapolitan cuisine — specifically, cuisine inspired by Naples and the Campagna region — which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Neapolitan pizza is very popular, and Pummarola specializes in making these savory pizzas with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. They even offer pizza-making classes if you want to learn how to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza from scratch.
Get more than just a meal at
Samurai. This Japanese sushi and steakhouse provide guests with an experience, as trained teppanyaki chefs prepare the food tableside! You can also get sushi from
Sokai, a casual fine-dining eatery in the heart of The Falls that also serves Peruvian cuisine.
Los Ranchos is another local steakhouse, but instead of Japanese fare, they serve Nicaraguan dishes like churrasco steaks and tres leches for dessert.
You might be living in Miami, but if you're ever craving the unique taste of traditional New York-style bagels and schmears or pastrami sandwiches, look no further than
Roasters 'N Toasters. Not only does this local hotspot offer a taste of a New York deli, but they also serve breakfast all day, like their famous french toast and omelets.
Things to Do
The annual Christmas parade is a significant aspect of life in The Falls. Each year, thousands of locals and visitors swarm this premier shopping destination to celebrate the holiday with an extravagant parade featuring marching bands, bagpipers, a car show, stilt walkers, and costumed characters. Bring your kids to visit Santa, who is available for photos.
Like most areas of the lush, verdant Dadeland county, The Falls is close to multiple beautiful parks and green spaces for families and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Ron Ehmann Park is a small park, but it’s rife with recreation options, including a playground with a swing set, fields for soccer and other running sports, a baseball field, and a trail.
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Briar Bay Park is another smaller park near Publix and the Briar Bay Golf Course. This park is especially charming if you like going on evening walks, as there are several trees for shade and a well-maintained playground.
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At more than 50 acres,
Coral Reef Park is one of the larger area parks featuring pineland preserves, a streaming canal, several sports fields, and an idyllic trail ideal for bird-watching and exercise.
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Continental Park is a favorite of tennis players because it has eight wheelchair-accessible lighted courts.
Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools serve Miami-Dade County, where The Falls is located.
