The city of Aventura is situated in the northeastern corner of Florida between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Aventura, named after the Spanish word for adventure, is just minutes from both International Airports, and is surrounded by the gleaming warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The up market community runs along the Intercostals Waterway with its stunning white powdery beaches, accessed easily via US Highway 1, and across William H. Lehman Causeway. Elegant and luxurious condominiums, town houses, loft-style, and exclusive single family homes in several gated waterfront communities make for Aventura to be an elite location to live. Aventura boasts stunning ocean, bay and city views, over 50 excellent golf courses, lakes, and a marina. Gorgeous palm lined roadways fringed by colorful flower beds, waterways, and tropical landscaping grace the splendid vibrant and cultural diverse city of Aventura.
A main attraction in Aventura is the magnificent Aventura Mall, a fantastic venue for the whole family to explore with over 250 exclusive shops, gourmet and ethnic restaurants, and a thrilling indoor children’s playground. Aventura Founders Park is located in the center of the city and feature bayside walking and biking paths, tennis and basketball courts, sprinters track, a clubhouse and children’s playground. Winding biking and jogging trails are found around the golf courses and the marina. Along the marina quaint open air shops, waterfront restaurants and interesting small shops are located, presenting a tranquil and relaxing setting.
Aventura is ideally positioned to access all the splendor, excitement and interesting attractions of nearby Fort Lauderdale and the pulsating night life of South Beach. Within a short drive from Aventura attractions such as Miami Seaquarium and Miami Museum of Science & Space Transit beckon visitors. A day trip to Hollywood, Florida, with its trendy shops, jazz clubs, and art galleries is well worth the time. Outdoor activities is abounding in the Aventura area and on offer are scuba diving, water sports, deep sea fishing excursions, hiking and biking, tennis and golf. The city of Aventura is a welcome alternative from the typical South Florida vacation as it has all big city amenities but is less crowded for a perfect relaxing, yet exciting holiday.