**Cast Yourself in America’s Arabian Nights City**

Learn about the centennial city of Opa-locka and begin your journey to our unique and centrally located South Florida paradise.

Day Trip Guide

COMING SOON! With 4.2 square miles to discover, you can easily spend a day checking out the icons and shopping local with this suggested guide.

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Archives

Discover the institutions and explore the photographic collections that showcase the 100 year history of Opa-locka.

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History of Opa-locka

Learn the origin story of how aviator / inventor Glenn Curtiss created a themed community during the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s.

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Heritage Guide & Map

Experience Opa-locka in a way never before available. The newly created Opa-locka Heritage Guide & Map is a beautifully illustrated brochure featuring the historic landmarks ad neighborhoods of our city, as well as detailing the Opa-locka Heritage Trail route.

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Group of people standing outside a building that has a sign reading OPA-LOCKA FLORIDA, with some wearing hats and casual clothing, a tour bus in the background, on a cloudy day.

Guided Tours of Historic Downtown and OPF

Explore the city’s storybook streets and Moorish Revival landmarks on a guided walking or bike tour. Join a scheduled group tour or book a private experience for your friends or family.

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The 15-station outdoor trail is the city’s first-ever permanent historical experience that’s open to the public 24/7. Located in the historic downtown district, the Opa-locka Heritage Trail tells the founding history of the city, including the people, industries, and ideas that made it one of the most exciting places to be during the mid-to-late 1920s.

Funded by non-profit Ten North Group, this was a partnership between the City of Opa-locka and the Opa-locka Preservation Association.

The Trail begins at the historic fire and police station, located at 151 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL 33054, and continues south on Perviz Avenue until Ali Baba Avenue, and then goes north on Opa-locka Boulevard finishing behind historic city hall.

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Images Showcasing 100 Years of History and Transformation

From public treasures to private collections, our photo archive offers a diverse glimpse into the city’s past—hidden stories, iconic moments, and everyday life captured through countless lenses.

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Founded in 2022, the Opa-locka Preservation Association (OPA) is dedicated to safeguarding the historic, architectural, and environmental character of Opa-locka, a uniquely storied city in Miami-Dade County, incorporated in 1926. Made up primarily of local homeowners and residents, OPA works to uplift and beautify both public and private spaces while fostering a deeper appreciation for the city’s rich 100-year history.

Through archival initiatives, digital campaigns, and preservation projects for historic residences, OPA ensures that Opa-locka’s past is honored and its legacy lives on. Your support helps sustain efforts of preservation, education, and community projects that celebrate Opa-locka’s heritage.