West Miami, Florida
West Miami is a city of 7,162 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida, founded in April 7, 1947.
Why visit West Miami
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, University of Miami, Biltmore Hotel and Coral Gables City Hall.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 61°F.
Weather in West Miami
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Miami
West Miami is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 7,233 at the 2020 census, up from 5,965 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article West Miami, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Theater on the campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, United States
University of Miami
School · 2.7 mi
Private university in Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks15
Biltmore Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Luxury hotel and historic place in Coral Gables near Miami, Florida, USA
Coral Gables City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Coral Gables Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Public elementary school in Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Coral Gables Merrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic residence in Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Coral Gables Police and Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Local history museum in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic place in Coral Gables near Miami, Florida, USA
Douglas Entrance
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic site in Coral Gables, Florida, United States
MacFarlane Homestead Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Coral Gables, Florida, NRHP-listed
Venetian Pool
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic swimming pool in Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.A.
Entrance to Central Miami
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
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I. and E. Greenwald Steam Engine No. 1058
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Caballero Rivero Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Cemetery in Miami, Florida, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Brothers to the Rescue Memorial Park
Park · 1.2 mi
2420 Southwest 72nd Avenue, Miami
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Le Parc Café
Cafe · French · 1.4 mi
A small café located inside the Coral Gables Country Club.
997 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables
Mo-Sa 07:00-08:00; Su 08:00-06:00
Aromas del Peru
Restaurant · Peruvian, Latin American · 0.6 mi
5757 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
Mo-Su 11:30-21:30
El Mago de las Fritas
Restaurant · Cuban, Latin American · 0.5 mi
5828 Southwest 8th Street, West Miami
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
El Palacio de los Jugos
Restaurant · Cuban, Latin American · 1.0 mi
5721 West Flagler Street, Miami
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Birdie's Bistro
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
2001 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables
Mo-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
Le Paris Cake Design Bakery
Bakery · 0.4 mi
6180 Southwest 8th Street, West Miami
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 05:30-16:30
Cono Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1200 Southwest 67th Avenue, Miami
Su 11:00-01:00, Mo-Th 11:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00
La Palma
Restaurant · Latin American, Cuban · 0.4 mi
6091 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
24/7
Montes de Oca
Restaurant · Cuban · 1.1 mi
5241 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
24/7
Rey's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Cuban · 0.4 mi
6340 Southwest 8th Street, West Miami
24/7
31 more on the map.
History
The city of West Miami, which is less than three-quarters of a square mile in area, is nestled between Tamiami Trail and Coral Way. Among early suggested names for the city were West Haven and West Gate.
Incorporated as a town with 700 residents, West Miami had 7,233 residents as of the 2020 census. 88.54% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. West Miami is surrounded by its larger neighbors, Coral Gables and Miami.
From the History section of West Miami, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Extended Stay America - Miami - Airport - Blue Lagoon
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
6605 Northwest 7th Street, Miami
Churches and places of worship8
Coral Gables Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Coral Gables Congregation Church
Church · Protestant · 1.5 mi
3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables
Coral Villa Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
3201 Southwest 67th Avenue, Miami
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Saint Philip's Episcopal Church and School
School · Episcopal · 1.3 mi
1121 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables
Healthcare10
Pharma Plus Drug Store
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
619 Southwest 57th Avenue, Miami
Map of West Miami
201 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 61°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 63°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 66°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 10.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 9.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 10.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 7.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Intl Ap 72202 (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 International Airport (MIA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Coral Terrace 1 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- Fountainebleau 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Olympia Heights 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- South Miami 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Westchester 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Glenvar Heights 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Virginia Gardens 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Miami Springs 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Doral 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Miami 6 mi east, about 9 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
- Halloween Decorations - West Miami FL Red Door 1321, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 4.0
- Waymo Self Driving Car in West Miami, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 4.0
- Election Signs in my Neighborhood - West Miami Florida, 8 November 2022, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Neighborhood Haunted House Nicely Restored - West Miami Florida 2023-03-05, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Little Free Library West Miami City Hall Feb 2024, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Little Free Library West Miami City Hall Feb 2024 close, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Mexican Coke and Sprite in West Miami FL grocery, August 2023, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Coral Gables - City Hall (1930), Curt Teich & Co., Public domain
- Coral Gables FL Biltmore01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CoralGablesCongregationalChurch, SebasTorrente ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coral Gables FL womans club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CoralGablesHouse, SebasTorrente ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coral Gables FL MacFarlane Homestead HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Venetian pool coral gables florida, Jesper Rautell Balle, CC BY 3.0
- Coral Gables FL police-fire03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coral Gables FL Douglas Entrance01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CoralGablesElementarySchool, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coral Gables FL Entrance to Central Miami01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coral Gables FL Greenwald Engine01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Discarded Mask (50240164703), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Waymo Car in my Neighborhood (54457417422), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Waymo Car in my Neighborhood - W Miami Fl April 2025, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Publix Shopping Bag Key Chain (41631129221), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Publix Sub Key Chain (51546193678), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Clausen Pickle Gummy Five Below Grove Central (54915190504), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 4.0
- Publix Chicken Tender Pin (51545271932), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Crunchy Chicken Nugget Sauces Taco Bell (54475320331), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Polaroid Super Colorpack (14184582445), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pepsi Nitro, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Halloween Decorations, Miami FL Oct 2025, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 4.0
- Sabor Tropical Shopping Cart, Miami, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 4.0
- Masks Required Polling Site Miami Election 2020 (50519635023), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Alec Ake, Cesaruf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Social Distancing at Elementary School (50225787027), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Sylvania Heights Elementary School Miami Florida, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Miami Dade Schools Police Car, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Social Distancing Miami (50383551083), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- US Post Office Mail Box Still Standing (50229146457), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- US Post Office Mail Box Still Standing (50229136152), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Bell Ice Cream Truck (18800132134), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
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