How walkable is Miami? These are the top 10 neighborhoods to travel on foot

Kae Lani Palmisano
·4 min read

If you’ve searched for a home to buy or rent over the past few years, you may have come across something called a Walk Score, a grade that attempts to quantify the pedestrian friendliness of a neighborhood.

So, how walkable is Miami? We’ll get to that in a minute.

First, let’s dive into what measures this Walk Score. The company Walk Score, a subsidiary of the real estate website Redfin, collects and interprets data using its own methodology that helps determine the walkability of ZIP Codes through the United States and some cities abroad.

When grading how walkable a neighborhood is, Walk Score takes into consideration proximity to amenities such as grocery stores, medical services, schools and restaurants. It also takes into account population density, how long blocks are and how dense intersections can get.

Miami, Florida, has an overall Walk Score of 77, meaning that it’s a “Very Walkable” city where most errands can be done on foot.

Below are the most walkable neighborhoods in Miami, according to Walk Score and Redfin — and where we recommend going for a stroll.

Note: Walk Score is measured on a scale from 0-100 broken out into five classifications. Here’s what those scores mean:

0-24: Car Dependent where almost all errands require a car

25-49: Car Dependent but only most errands require a car

50-69: Somewhat Walkable meaning some errands can be done by foot

70-89: Very Walkable meaning most errands can be completed by foot

90-100: Walker’s Paradise meaning daily errands do not require a car

Downtown Miami



Walk Score: 91/100 Walker’s Paradise

Where to go for a walk: As a Walker’s Paradise, there are no shortages of places to walk around downtown Miami. But a great way to take in the local businesses, architecture and art of the neighborhood is through the Self-Guided Downtown Miami Murals Tour. Take in larger-than-life murals that depict Miami’s spirit and history.

Distance: 0.75 miles

Flagler Heights

Walk Score: 89/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Flagler Heights is a small neighborhood that offers residential streets for strolling. For more greenery and access to outdoor recreation areas and a playground, visit Charlie DeLucca Park just east of the Flagler Heights neighborhood.

Size: 0.2 miles

Wynwood-Edgewater



South Florida remains one of the most competitive rental markets in the country. Above: A cluster of condo towers overlooks Miami’s bayfront Margaret Pace Park on the border of the Omni and Edgewater neighborhoods.
South Florida remains one of the most competitive rental markets in the country. Above: A cluster of condo towers overlooks Miami’s bayfront Margaret Pace Park on the border of the Omni and Edgewater neighborhoods.

Walk Score: 87/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Though listed together as one very walkable neighborhood, Wynwood and Edgewater are two separate areas, each with their own attractions. In Wynwood’s Arts District you’ll find plenty of shops, bars, restaurants, museums and murals. In Edgewater, check out Margaret Pace Park for a palm-tree lined walk by the water.

Size: Wynwood’s Arts District: Roughly 50 blocks. Margaret Pace Park: 8 acres

Little Havana

A “Rooster Walk” sculptor, adorned with the flags of the United States and Cuba, was stolen in September 2011 from its perch in front of El Pub restaurant in Little Havana and was returned nearly a week later.
A “Rooster Walk” sculptor, adorned with the flags of the United States and Cuba, was stolen in September 2011 from its perch in front of El Pub restaurant in Little Havana and was returned nearly a week later.

Walk Score: 87/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Get to know Little Havana and its Cuban influences by taking a walk down historic Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street). You can watch locals play dominos in Maximo Gomez Park, visit cigar shops, indulge in iconic Cuban dishes.

Size: 15 blocks

Overtown

The Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown.
The Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown.

Walk Score: 80/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: In the northern part of Overtown, Williams Park offers plenty of recreational spots including outdoor gym equipment, areas to play sports, picnic tables, and a playground. Landmarks include the historic Lyric Theater and the new Red Rooster restaurant.

Coral Way

Walk Score: 77/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Cutting through the center of this neighborhood is its namesake: Coral Way. This tree-lined thoroughfare provides a pleasant place for those who want to take a walk while taking in the neighborhood’s eclectic 20th Century architecture.

Distance: 3 miles

West Flagler

Walk Score: 76/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Bordering the southern end of the West Flagler neighborhood is Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North, a beautifully maintained cemetery and park with winding paths lined by stunning landscaped lawns.

Size: 66 acres

Little Haiti

Aerial view of the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Monday, July 19, 2021.
Aerial view of the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Walk Score: 76/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Miami is filled with vibrant cultural neighborhoods and Little Haiti is one of them. Just walking around this neighborhood you’ll find Caribbean-inspired buildings, murals, stores and restaurants. To see it all in one place, head to the Little Haiti Cultural Center where you can experience live music, dancing, traditional food, and handmade art.

Size: 9,000 square feet

Allapattah



Walk Score: 74/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Often compared to Wynwood because of its artsy vibe, Allapattah is a multicultural neighborhood filled with galleries and museums. Juan Pablo Duarte Park in the heart of the neighborhood offers a greenspace to go for a walk as well as play sports and bring kids to a playground.

Size: 0.2 square miles

Northeast Coconut Grove

Vizcaya Museums and Gardens plans to use water-inflatable tubes called tiger dams that are designed to block flood water from the gardens and low-lying areas of the Main House during hurricanes.
Vizcaya Museums and Gardens plans to use water-inflatable tubes called tiger dams that are designed to block flood water from the gardens and low-lying areas of the Main House during hurricanes.

Walk Score: 74/100 Very Walkable

Where to go for a walk: Northeast Coconut Grove is known for its waterfront location, beautiful architecture and stunning gardens, and you can experience it all in one place at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. The Mediterranean-style architecture and landscaping makes Vizcaya Museum & Gardens unlike any other place in Miami.

Size: 50 acres