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Coral Gables, Florida

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Coral Gables

Nearby: Coconut Grove · Miami · Key Biscayne · Miami Beach

Things to Do in Coral Gables, FL

Coral Gables is the City Beautiful, planned in the 1920s around Miracle Mile, the Biltmore Hotel and the spring-fed Venetian Pool. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Matheson Hammock's man-made atoll pool are the outdoor draws, and the University of Miami fills the fall weekends.

9 things to do · 30 upcoming events · 12 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Coral Gables

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Not much listed in town this weekend — here's what's on across South Florida.

Things to Do in Coral Gables

Beaches & Parks 2

Local spring substitutes, Coral Gables / FTL / Riviera Beach

Swimming hole

Local spring substitutes

South Florida has no natural springs — they all sit north of Orlando. Local stand-ins: the spring-fed Venetian Pool in Coral Gables (1924 lagoon pool, $23, closed Mondays), the atoll pool at Matheson Hammock, the Snyder Park dog lake, and Peanut Island's snorkel lagoon.

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On the water

Kiteboarding & wing foiling

Miami Kiteboarding (IKO; $200/hr private, 3-hr $650) and Miami Kiting. Season starts with November's fronts (steady 15–25 kt); Sept–Oct are for light-wind lessons and foiling. Adventure Sports USA teaches on Pompano/Hillsboro beaches — closest to home.

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Deering Estate, Palmetto Bay

Attraction

Deering Estate

Two historic homes on 444 bayfront acres; October ghost tours, canoe tours, Nov 15 vintage auto show.

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FAQ: Coral Gables

What is there to do in Coral Gables this weekend?

Events in and around Coral Gables include Downtown Delray Restaurant Month (Sep 1–30, Downtown Delray Beach), School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play (Sep 3–27, The Hive Black Box Theater) and Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You (Sep 7, Fort Lauderdale). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Coral Gables?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Coral Gables include Matheson Hammock Park (leashed), Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Dog Dates only), Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market (leashed) and Shops at Merrick Park & Miracle Mile (yes).

What towns are near Coral Gables?

The closest towns to Coral Gables are Coconut Grove (0.9 mi), Miami (5.5 mi), Key Biscayne (6.9 mi), Miami Beach (9.9 mi), Bal Harbour (15 mi) and Miami Gardens (15 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.