The Crossings, Florida
The Crossings is a community of 22,963 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Why visit The Crossings
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 114 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas, Ferdinand Magellan, Florida East Coast Railway 153 and Calusa Club Estates Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 57°F.
Weather in The Crossings
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About The Crossings
The Crossings is a census-designated place (CDP) and suburb of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The CDP includes the neighborhoods of The Crossings, Devon Aire, and Calusa. The population was 23,276 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article The Crossings, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Aquarium Depot
Zoo and aquarium · 1.4 mi
11762 Southwest 88th Street, Miami
Museums and landmarks2
Ferdinand Magellan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
US Presidential railroad car
Florida East Coast Railway 153
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Preserved American 4-6-2 locomotive
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes114
Acqua E Farina Pizzeria Napoletana
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 1.1 mi
12070 Southwest 131st Avenue, Miami
We-Su 17:00-22:00
Autentica Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
9947 Southwest 142nd Avenue, Miami
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · American, Fine Dining, Seafood · 1.6 mi
11715 Sherry Lane, Miami
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Chicken Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
12957 Southwest 112th Street, Miami
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Chifa Dukang
Restaurant · Chinese, Peruvian · 1.4 mi
11768 Southwest 88th Street, Miami
Mo-Su 12:00-21:30
Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats
Restaurant · Local · 0.7 mi
12335 Southwest 112th Street
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
FreshCo Fish Market & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
12700 SW 122nd Ave, Miami
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
102 more on the map.
History
The communities comprising the CDP were developed in the 1970s and 1980s. The area today is made up of single-family residences and townhouses.
From the History section of The Crossings, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East - Miami
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
11520 Southwest 88th Street, Miami
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami-Kendall
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
13475 Southwest 131st Street, Miami
Churches and places of worship5
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
9501 Southwest 117th Avenue, Miami
Shopping29
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of The Arts
School · 5.6 mi
8851 Sw 168Th St, Palmetto Bay
Healthcare16
MD Now Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
14085 Southwest 88th Street, Miami
Map of The Crossings
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 57°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 80°F | 59°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 61°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 65°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 88°F | 70°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 8.8 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.2 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 8.3 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 8.4 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 71°F | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 82°F | 64°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 60°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Kendall Tamiami Exec Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami-Dade County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami Executive Airport (TMB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Three Lakes 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Kendale Lakes 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Kendall 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- The Hammocks 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Kendall West 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Richmond Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Country Walk 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Sunset 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Palmetto Estates 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Westwood Lakes 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Flcrossings, Ven-Lib, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gold-Coast-Railroad-Museum-1, Micha L. Rieser, Attribution
- Magellan Railcar, Alexf at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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