Pinecrest is an affluent suburb located in Miami-Dade County, known for its expansive parks, excellent schools, and luxury homes. This village is home to a diverse community, with a mix of family-owned businesses and national chains. Visitors can enjoy Pinecrest Gardens, which features botanical gardens, nature trails, and artistic performances. The neighborhood is also home to The Falls Shopping Center, a large outdoor shopping mall that features many stores, restaurants, and a cinema.

Pinecrest is also home to many luxury homes and the neighborhood’s real estate market is highly competitive, with a low inventory and high demand among buyers seeking upscale homes with spacious yards and pools.

South Miami, on the other hand, has become also an affluent suburb with a good mix of residential and and more commercial space with a bustling downtown area known for its boutique shops, cozy cafes, and delicious restaurants. South Miami is home to the Shops at Sunset Place, a popular mall with over 50 retail stores, restaurants, and a movie theater.

South Miami is also highly sought after for its schools, with several highly ranked institutions serving the area. Additionally, the neighborhood is home to beautiful parks, such as Dante Fascell and Brewer parks which offer beautiful walking and bike paths for visitors to enjoy.
Both neighborhoods offer an excellent quality of life to families, making them highly desirable places to live in Miami.

Pinecrest and South Miami have some of the best schools in Miami such as Gulliver, Mandelstam Schools, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. Find your local school at  Miami-Dade County School .