Top 5 Instagrammable Places Near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest

1) Pinecrest Gardens 

11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Allow the calm South Florida breeze and Miami's sun-kissed tropical beauty to whisk you away to the corner of Red Road and 110th Street, where you'll find Pinecrest Gardens, a landmark of flora and fauna a minute from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest!

Yes, peeps, this massive maze of gardens is just your next-door neighbor!

Boasting approximately 14 acres of lush botanical gardens and family-friendly attractions, Pinecrest Gardens showcases South Florida's natural beauty with gardens and forested areas of native cypress sloughs, tropical hardwood hammocks, and riverine landscapes.

Here, you'll find various specialty gardens (including a desert garden), more than 1,000 varieties of both native and non-native tropical flora, and many notable natural features, including remnants of the Snapper Creek streambed, a 30,000-year-old solution hole, a piece of cypress hammock once connected to Big Cypress National Preserve, a 100-year-old Cocoplum, and various other mature landmark trees.

Meanwhile, you can interact with nature at Pinecrest Gardens' tranquil paths winding through the botanical garden, a meadowed lake viewing area (Swan Lake) with resident wildlife and fish-populated waterways.

Expect to fill your feeds with nature snaps at every corner — that's just how it is at Pinecrest Gardens!

But that's not all!

If you're through with your Instagram "mission," you can explore the rest of Pinecrest Garden's amenities, like the Splash N' Play water playground, petting zoo, giant outdoor chess/checkers large playground area, and the Sensory Garden educational area, where you'll see a butterfly garden, raised vegetable/herb garden, watering cans, drop-in garden programs, and an Investigation Station that invites exploration!

Pinecrest Gardens is a place of fun and wonder for the whole family — and a ringer for photos that deserve to be on everyone's FYPs!

2) Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Let Miami's eternal summer essence shine in your photos as you 'snap' across the Eden-like splendor of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of South Florida's finest gardens and tourist destinations, a 4-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.

Offering 83 sprawling acres of lush, colorful tropical gardens, rainforests, and coastal habitat, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, founded in 1938 by famed plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild, invites you to relish a day of beauty and adventure at a massive collection of than 3,400 species of natural biodiversity, including tropical fruit, orchids, butterflies, and native and exotic plants throughout its Uplands and Lowlands ecosystems and exhibits.

The Allée, the Overlook, the Water Gardens, the Aquatic Exhibits, the Arboretum, the Geiger Tropical Flower Garden, the Butterfly Garden, and the Children's Garden — take your pick or explore them all!

In this gorgeous paradise, anyone will look like a pro photographer, even if their only skills are 'point and click!'

3) Deering Estate People's Dock 

Biscayne Bay, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

Watch every angle and snap transform into instant postcard material at the Deering Estate People's Dock, the "best seat in the house" for sunrise, sunset, and waterfront views, just 7 minutes from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.

A hidden Instagrammable spot in Deering Estate, but a famous one for those in the know, the People's Dock provides visitors with endless opportunities for birdwatching, manatee and dolphin sighting, family fishing, and even small picnics!

Plus, come sunrise or sunset, you can whip out your phone and take the most effortless IG-worthy photos you can imagine!

4) CVI.CHE 105 

7535 N Kendall Dr #5000, Miami, FL 33156

Promising an unforgettable dining experience with a dash of Instagrammable vibes, CVI.CHE 105 is a twelve-year award-winning restaurant with several locations across Miami, with one just an 8-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.

A celebrated gastronomic experience covered in Peruvian tastes and flavors, CVI.CHE 105 Dadeland boasts a delightful menu (which keeps getting revamped with new food items, mind you!), spearheaded by famous offerings like ceviches, Tiraditos, seafood, culinary fusions, and Peruvian classics!

Yes, foodies, this famous Miami Peruvian food spot has conquered the most demanding palates locally and nationwide, crafting the most marvelous and delicious experience for each customer, which has garnered a 5-star rating for over 28,000 Google reviews for its Dadeland Mall spot alone!

But hang on a sec — that's not all this famous dining spot offers!

CVI.CHE 105 Dadeland also spoils diners with a contemporary, tropical garden-like ambiance with hanging plants, rainbow hues, and industrial touches that make every photo effortlessly aesthetic and worthy of 'likes!'

Need we say more?

5) Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse 

8219 SW 124th St, Miami, FL 33156

Marvel as irresistible aromas, unrivaled flavors, and colorful artworks come together to provide a unique café experience at Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse, a famous coffee shop 8 minutes from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.

A local coffee shop serving the finest hand-crafted coffee, tea, sandwiches, and waffles, the Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse may seem like an ordinary coffee destination, but you'll change your mind as soon as you step inside this cool joint!

Think cozy couches, black, modern chairs, wooden interiors with lush artificial greens, artworks, and photographs hanging around — all from the shop owners themselves, mind you!

It's like a mini-art gallery made better with delicious COFFEE!