La Gorce is a secluded gated island with both waterfront and inland homes in a lush tropical setting. The homes on the southerly coast of the island have open water views across Biscayne Bay to the Miami skyline. Luxurious yachts can be found at a number of La Gorce island docks. Some of the estates on this exquisite island go well over seven figures.

The La Gorce Neighborhood includes all of the area from Surprise Lake, north to La Gorce Island, and from Biscayne Bay east to the Indian Creek waterway, and is generally comprised of single-family residential streets There are no institutional uses, and only one small commercial building on 51st Street and Cherokee Avenue. La Gorce Island also has the famous La Gorce golf course that is a professional level golf course and hold large tournaments.