Welcome to Glenvar Heights
Glenvar Heights is an affluent and attractive suburban community conveniently located just 20 minutes from Downtown Miami. This census-designated place is bordered by the commercial hub of Dadeland to the south, the suburban CDPs of Sunset, Olympia Heights, and Coral Terrace to the west and north, and the city of South Miami to the east. Glenvar Heights is directly adjacent to the sprawling green space and attractions of Tropical Park and lots of retail and restaurants at Dadeland Mall.
Development of Glenvar Heights began in 1945, and the community’s real estate mix features large single-family homes of diverse styles from different time periods. Glenvar Heights’ spacious homes typically sit on half-acre lots.
What to Love
- Affluent suburban community
- Dadeland Mall shopping and dining
- Diverse housing styles
- Tropical Park recreation
People & Lifestyle
Glenvar Heights is an upper-middle-income neighborhood with a diverse population. More than 62% of Glenvar Heights residents are of Cuban heritage, and over 61% were born in another country. Many residents work in professional roles and management positions, and most commute into other Miami areas for work by car. Public transportation is also available with the Miami Metrorail Dadeland North station on Glenvar Heights’ southern boundary.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Glenvar Heights has many locally-run shops and restaurants. Close to the intersection of several major highways in Glenvar Heights’ northwestern corner,
Cayo Esquivel Seafood serves flavorful Cuban dishes prepared with delicious fresh seafood. Other businesses close to Glenvar Heights’ northern boundary include hip craft beer breweries
Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. and
Carolina Ale House. There are several great places to pick up baked goods and sweet treats dotted around Glenvar Heights, including
Jennifer’s Homemade Breadsticks & Flatbread,
Edda’s Cake Designs, and
Cuatro Leches Dessert Bakery. Glenvar Heights is also home to fashion-savvy clothing boutiques such as
Alka Boutique,
Prinzzesa Boutique, and children’s clothing store
Mother Goose. Just south of Glenvar Heights,
Dadeland Mall is one of Florida’s premier retail destinations. This iconic shopping mall features more than 180 stores anchored by the state’s largest Macy’s department store as well as Macy’s Home Gallery & Kids, JCPenney, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Other retailers include fashion brands such as Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Boss, Coach, LOFT, Louis Vuitton, lululemon athletica, Michael Kors, and Zara.
Things to Do
Along Glenvar Heights’ northwestern boundary, sprawling
Tropical Park spans 275 acres and attracts around 1.5 million visitors every year. This park contains many amenities and sports facilities, including
Tropical Park Stadium, home of soccer teams Miami Dade FC and FC Miami City, as well as numerous high school football teams and various prestigious track and field meets.
The Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park hosts more than 30 horse shows every year. Between early November and January,
Santa’s Enchanted Forest illuminates Tropical Park with more than six million lights alongside over 100 carnival rides and attractions as well as a gigantic Christmas tree. Tropical Park also has a boxing center and a tennis center with 12 lighted courts. Just north of Glenvar Heights, 65-acre
A.D. Barnes Park features oak and pinewood forests and a public swimming pool.
Schools
Glenvar Heights is served by the Miami-Dade School District.
- South Miami K-8 Center, Public, Magnet, PK-8
- South Miami Middle School, Public, Magnet, 6-8
- South Miami Senior High School, Public, Magnet, 9-12
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, Private, Roman Catholic, PK-8
