Aventura, Florida: Neighborhood Guide

Explore Aventura Neighborhood

Aventura is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, set along the Intracoastal Waterway about halfway between downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Incorporated in 1995, Aventura grew from developer Don Soffer’s original master plan, anchored by the resort and golf community now known as JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. Today the city is known for waterfront high-rise condominiums, gated communities, well-kept parks and some of the best shopping in South Florida, which makes it a favorite of families, seasonal residents and international buyers.

Daily life is easy here. Aventura Mall sits at the heart of the city, the beaches of Sunny Isles and Hallandale are minutes away, and the nearby Brightline Aventura station links residents to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando by rail. Most homes are condos along the water and Country Club Drive, with townhomes and a smaller number of single-family houses mixed in.

Aventura Neighborhood Highlights

Best Places to Eat in Aventura

• Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina – an upscale American steakhouse inside JW Marriott Miami Turnberry.
• Motek – casual Mediterranean dishes at Aventura Mall.
• JOEY Aventura – a two-level, globally inspired restaurant at the Esplanade.
• Pubbelly Sushi – creative Japanese small plates in the mall’s outdoor courtyard.

Where to Shop in Aventura

• Aventura Mall – one of the largest shopping centers in the U.S., with luxury and everyday brands, a food hall and the 93-foot Aventura Slide Tower.
• Esplanade at Aventura – an open-air dining and lifestyle center on Biscayne Boulevard.

Best Spas in Aventura

• âme Spa & Wellness Collective – a three-level, 25,000-square-foot spa and wellness center at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry.
• Independent day spas and wellness studios along Biscayne Boulevard and Aventura Mall.

Aventura Events

• Aventura Arts & Cultural Center – theater, concerts, comedy and family shows in an intimate waterfront venue.
• Founders Park – city fitness classes and community events throughout the year.
• Aventura Mall – seasonal events and a rotating public art program.

Things to Do in Aventura

• Walk, run or bike the roughly 3-mile Don Soffer Exercise Trail around the Turnberry golf course.
• Play tennis or pickleball, or cool off at the splash pad in Founders Park.
• Golf the Soffer and Miller courses or visit Tidal Cove Waterpark at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry.
• Kayak or paddleboard at nearby Oleta River State Park.