Joseph Caleb Auditorium is a performing arts center that can sit up to 991 people. The auditorium has good acoustics and is used for different programs in the community. The auditorium is also used for live performances, such as plays and musicals. Although you won't find national performances, you can find some great local shows.

Originally designed by Bruce Devlin and Bob Von Hagge in 1984 as the Silver Course, the Jim McLean Signature Course was renovated in May 2009 to include high-end facilities and irrigation system. Narrow fairways, moguls and uniquely elevated target greens are designed for all levels of championship play. Sixteen holes play to water. The course features a signature 14th hole island green. While the favorite of many who play at Doral Resort, this course is not out of the main clubhouse.

A Dick Wilson favorite at Doral is the Red Course, which presents many challenges for the accomplished golfer with water in play on 12 holes. This course is often the site of corporate tournaments due to its promise of a fair test of golf at any level of play. Unique to the Red Course are two island greens at the par 3 6th and 14th holes.The Gold and the Red are considered the Resort courses, while the Blue Monster and Great White are considered the more difficult premium courses. All will challenge and inspire. Surrounded by green fairways and shimmering water, Doral Golf Resort and Spa is an oasis of luxury in the South Florida sun. The recently renovated guest rooms and suites are situated in intimate lodges near the main clubhouse, and reflect the colors, beauty, and ambiance of South Florida's natural landscape. It is open daily from 7 am.

Imagine lush, rolling green fairways bordered by towering palms and a sea of light, crushed shells. The 148-acre course, designed by Greg Norman, is primarily landscaped with tightly packed coquina sand and is the only "desert-scape" golf course of its kind in the Southeastern United States. The Great White was rated as the best new golf course of 2000, according to the National Golf Foundation. The course is challenging. Caddies are available and we suggest that you get a pin placement sheet prior to going out.The Gold and the Red are considered the Resort courses, while the Blue Monster and Great White are considered the more difficult premium courses. All will challenge and inspire. Surrounded by green fairways and shimmering water, Doral Golf Resort and Spa is an oasis of luxury in the South Florida sun. The recently renovated guest rooms and suites are situated in intimate lodges near the main clubhouse, and reflect the colors, beauty, and ambiance of South Florida's natural landscape. It is open daily from 7 am.

Nowhere else in South Florida will you find such a challenging and famous golf course than the Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort and Spa. Virtually every great name in golf has had a moment of glorious personal triumph on this world class track. The Gold and the Red are considered the Resort courses, while the Blue Monster and Great White are considered the more difficult premium courses. All will challenge and inspire. Surrounded by green fairways and shimmering water, Doral Golf Resort and Spa is an oasis of luxury in the South Florida sun. The recently renovated guest rooms and suites are situated in intimate lodges near the main clubhouse, and reflect the colors, beauty, and ambiance of South Florida's natural landscape.

The fairways at Westview are collared by thick, mature trees that have a nasty habit of being very intrusive. It is a classic narrow course with quick compact greens. These small greens are defended by a generous number of sand traps. Nine holes are influenced by water. There is one par 4 of significant length; the remainder is quite short, and quite claustrophobic. You will need to be accurate. This course was designed by Mark Mahannah in 1956. This is a private golf course; soft spikes only.

Not to be confused with the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Doral Park Golf & Country Club is a separate golf and country club opened in 1984. Designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge, this challenging 18-hole course is 6614 yards, par 71 with a slope of 129 from the back tees and 4661 yards, par 71 with a slope of 113 from the front tees. Although caddies are not available and walking the course is not permitted, golf carts are included in the greens fees. The facility rents clubs and does permit spiked shoes. The course offers reduced fees on weekdays and during the low season (May-December).

The Doral-Ryder Open, recognized as one of the most prestigious professional golf tournaments, and certainly the longest running one in Florida, has been replaced. The Doral Resort & Spa, a prime location for such a distinguished sporting event, will now host the World Golf Championship tour's CA Championship. The locale offers top-notch facilities that include five 18-hole championship courses. With the purchase of a weekly ticket, golf fans can enjoy four days of the tournament and be admitted into the Cadillac Skins Game, the Bridgestone Gold Circle Pro-Am, and the Mid-Week Pro-Am.

The Country Club of Miami comprises of impeccably manicured and lushly vegetated courses. The courses are located in three corners of the city, making the club easily accessible to golfers in all parts of Miami. The course located in East Miami is suitable for beginners and for serious golfers, while the West Miami location is somewhat of a training ground for soon-to-be-professionals, having hosted the Senior PGA Tour Qualifying School. The South Miami club is intended to be a family destination. It is open daily from 7 am.

Bill Baggs Beach is located in Cape Florida State Park at the very tip of Key Biscayne. It is ideal for family outings or just to relax in the sun. Guided tours are offered from Thursday to Monday, twice a day. Visitors can enjoy anything from sunbathing, to long walks, to picnics to swimming and fishing. You can go biking or kayaking. You can rent a pavilion complete with a grill and have a family party. There are also food and drink concession stands, chairs, umbrellas and watersport equipment rentals. Moreover, lifeguards and beach patrol are on duty. The more mile-long beach is located right on the Atlantic Ocean. Entrance fees are: $8 for vehicles; $4 for motorcycles and $2 for pedestrians and bikes.  - Mercedes de Marchena