Overview
Palmetto Bay is a suburban community located in Florida, a few miles south of Downtown Miami.
4 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Palmetto Bay
Zoo Miami
Largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. It houses over 1,200 wild animals and is a free range zoo. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the…
Deering Estate
Historic waterfront property off Old Cutler. Notable for its two 1920s-era homes, in Colonial and Mediterranean styles. Gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay, as well as acres of (restricted access) forests. There is an intact …
Thalatta Estate
A beautiful, old building designed in a stunning Italian style. Grounds include fountains and waterfront views.
Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Preserve
A good place for nature hiking and has weekly stargazing on Saturdays.
Sky Zone Cutler Bay
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 61°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Sep. (climate data from nearby Miami)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MIA Miami International Airport, Miami — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
- OPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Miami — 20 mi away. Directions
Old Cutler Road, a scenic route, runs through Palmetto Bay. With thick canopies and numerous attractions, it proves much nicer than freeways, and is recommended for this type of excursion.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Deering Estate, Thalatta Estate, Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Preserve
- Afternoon Sky Zone Cutler Bay, Zoo Miami
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
Old Cutler Road, a scenic route, runs through Palmetto Bay. With thick canopies and numerous attractions, it proves much nicer than freeways, and is recommended for this type of excursion.
Get around
See
See Deering Estate
Historic waterfront property off Old Cutler. Notable for its two 1920s-era homes, in Colonial and Mediterranean styles. Gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay, as well as acres of (restricted access) forests. There is an intact plane crash site exists in the wilderness, and Chicken Key (island popular with kayakers) a mile off the coast.
See Thalatta Estate
A beautiful, old building designed in a stunning Italian style. Grounds include fountains and waterfront views.
See Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Preserve
A good place for nature hiking and has weekly stargazing on Saturdays.
Do
- - in Cutler Bay
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