Brickell Key is a man‑made island (also called Claughton Island) located just east of Brickell. Its origins trace back to 1896, when developer Henry Flagler dredged a channel to deepen the Miami River, depositing the spoils and creating two small islands in the process. In 1943, local investor Edward N. Claughton, Sr. acquired and consolidated those islands into a single 44‑acre triangular tract. Later, in the late 1970s and into the 1980s, Swire Properties began acquiring most of the island and spearheading master planning, infrastructure, and residential development. Over the decades, Brickell Key transformed into a premier luxury residential enclave, blending high-rise condominiums with waterfront promenades, green space, and a private, island‑style living experience.
Brickell Key Condo Buildings
Brickell Key is comprised of one office building called Courvoisier Centre, one 5-star hotel called the Mandarin Oriental, and 11 waterfront,
Brickell Key condo developments:
Asia,
Brickell Key One,
Brickell Key Two,
Carbonell,
Courts Brickell Key,
Courvoisier Courts,
Isola,
One Tequesta Point,
Two Tequesta Point,
Three Tequesta Point, and
St. Louis. The only
pre-construction condo development on Brickell Key is
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami, which will be built on the last remaining waterfront parcel on the island and slated to be completed in 2030.
Things to Do on Brickell Key
Brickell Key offers a quiet, upscale lifestyle with lush landscaping, 24-hour gated security, and a strong sense of community. Although small in size, the island is filled with lifestyle amenities that cater to its residents, including a scenic jogging path along the bay, playgrounds, a dry cleaner, a café, and a gourmet market. Brickell Key Park provides a peaceful green space with bayfront seating areas and walking trails. Dining options include NAOE, a highly praised Omakase restaurant, and Brasserie Brickell Key, a country-style Italian restaurant while Islanders Marketplace offers convenient shopping and grab-and-go meals for residents. The island’s tranquil setting makes it ideal for morning walks, sunset views, and family-friendly activities just minutes away from the action of mainland
Brickell.
Proximity to Major Miami Destinations
Brickell Key is connected to the mainland via Brickell Key Drive / bridge, making travel in and out seamless. From Brickell Key you’re just minutes from Brickell’s financial district, Downtown Miami, the Miami Riverwalk, and Museum Park. The location provides fast access to major causeways, I‑95, and Biscayne Boulevard toward the beach. Miami International Airport is typically 25-30 minutes away, South Beach can be reached in 20 minutes, and the Design District, Wynwood, and Midtown are a short drive away. The combination of waterfront calm, security, and connectivity makes Brickell Key one of the most coveted residential enclaves in Greater Miami.
