Top 5 Instagrammable Places in West Little River

1) Arcola Lakes Park 

1301 NW 83rd St, Miami, FL 33147

When was the last time a neighborhood park genuinely made you pause mid-walk just to take a photo?

Never? Well, at Arcola Lakes Park, you will.

Tucked in the edges of West Little River, Arcola Lakes Park immediately stands out with its calm lake views, open skies, and a pedestrian bridge straight out of a postcard — or your abuela's favorite noontime telenovela. 

You see, Arcola Lakes Park is built around its water features, with walking paths that curve along the lake, a small bridge perfect for wide shots, and pockets of greenery that frame reflections beautifully—especially on bright mornings or just before sunset. 

The gazebo adds another visual anchor, making it easy to switch up angles when the mood (or your pose) calls for it.

More than just a green space to pass through, Arcola Lakes Park invites you to a day of rewarding walks, nature appreciation, and unhurried moments you'll cherish for life. 

And visually? It's hands-down one of West Little River's most photogenic outdoor spots.

If your feed needs more nature, space, and that "Is this still in West Little River?" energy — this is IT!

2) Northside Shopping Center 

7900 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147

A neighborhood shopping center as an Instagram-worthy backdrop?

Stick with us—Northside Shopping Center may not be the usual spots we feature, but its history and reputation make it equally iconic.

Celebrated as one of South Florida's earliest outdoor shopping destinations, this West Little River staple has a look that feels unmistakably ”Miami”: bold colors, open-air walkways, and storefronts stacked along multiple levels, enhanced by pops of pink, teal, and yellow against blue skies that give photos a raw vibrancy not just any mall can replicate.

Plus, Northside Shopping Center is home to familiar names like dd's DISCOUNTS and Dollar Tree, so you'll see people come and go and cars pulling through non-stop, allowing you to capture daily life in West Little River, as staircases and railings create natural lines for your shots and candid street-style photos. 

Sometimes the most Instagrammable places aren't designed for the camera at all, and a visit to Northside Shopping Center will prove our theory.

3) Arepera Tico Tico North 

436 NW 79th St, Miami, FL 33150

Food trucks and string lights — not exactly a rare combo in Miami, but the way it comes together at Arepera Tico Tico North makes it feel special in all the right ways.

Set right in West Little River, this open-air arepa spot transforms a simple lot into a lively nighttime hangout, with rows of tables spread across turf, glowing bulbs overhead, and multiple food trucks lining the space. 

Once the sun goes down, expect the atmosphere to shift into full-on Instagram mode.

At the center of it all is Tico Tico, a haven of Venezuelan-style arepas that people return to again and again, with a surrounding setup that adds to the experience: casual seating, music in the background, and a steady buzz of conversation that makes every photo feel far from staged.

It's the contrast that works—the bright food trucks against the dark sky, the warm string lights framing every shot, and the relaxed crowd giving the space a lived-in, social feel. 

Indeed, Arepera Tico Tico North is one of West Little River's most camera-friendly surprises.

4) Mamma Leone Bakery 

210 NE 82nd St, Miami, FL 33138

If you ask us, you won't need a map to find Mamma Leone Bakery — the bright turquoise exterior, oversized mural, and sunny patio announce it from a block away, turning your casual walk around the Little River/El Portal area into an unforgettable adventure, cameras out and mouths drooling.

Even better, it's just 10 minutes from West Little River, making it an easy hop without planning a whole outing.

Inside, the vibe shifts from eye-catching to irresistible, as a pastry case packed with Italian favorites welcomes you in, starring classics such as fluffy bomboloni filled with Nutella or custard, pistachio and chocolate crostatas, and the ever-popular torta della nonna with its creamy filling and buttery crust.

Mamma Leone rounds things out with espresso drinks and savory bites, such as focaccias and paninis, so it works just as well for a coffee-and-pastry moment as it does for a light lunch stop.

Between the mural wall, patio tables, and a pastry box that deserves its own close-up, sneaking in Mamma Leone Bakery in this list (and your taste buds) is inevitable.

5) The Citadel Miami 

8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

Food worth lingering over, a lively crowd, or skyline views that do the heavy lifting for your feed? At The Citadel Miami, you don't have to choose—it all comes together in one place, just 10 minutes from West Little River.

A multi-level destination designed as a modern gathering space, The Citadel pulls inspiration from global food halls and community hubs — and trust us when we tell you that it doesn't put any of those icons to shame.

Downstairs, you'll find a rotating mix of local vendors of comfort-driven bites and globally inspired dishes paired with crafted cocktails and casual seating that keeps the energy young and flowing.

Head upstairs and a rooftop opens up to layered seating, greenery, and expansive views that stretch toward the city skyline—perfect for sunset photos, group hangs, and candid moments that never stay off Instagram for long.

The chows, drinks, and built-in photo angles — no one can tell us that The Citadel Miami isn't one to watch for whenever you're craving good eats and a backdrop that delivers every time.