Jupiter to Key West

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.

41 things to do · 225 upcoming events · 65 places to eat · Updated September 2026

This Weekend in Coral Gables

Fri 11 – Sun 13

See allConcerts 26 Sports 164 Festivals & Markets 34 Theater 6

Things to Do in Coral Gables

41 places
  • Local spring substitutes, Coral Gables

    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.

    WebsiteMap

  • 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.

    WebsiteMap
  • Deering Estate, Coral Gables

    Attraction

    Deering Estate

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

    $22No dogs
    WebsiteMap
See allBeaches & Parks 7 Outdoors 10 Attractions 16

Where to Eat in Coral Gables

65 spots
See all 56 Nightlife & Bars 9
Nothing else within 15 mi