Coconut Grove, Florida, is a Miami-Dade town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 9 beaches, parks and attractions, 5 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Fenced dog runs, Dog-friendly trails and Monty's. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Coral Gables (0.9 mi) and Miami (5.3 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Coconut Grove is Miami's oldest neighborhood and its greenest, with banyan-shaded streets, Vizcaya's Italianate gardens, Peacock Park on the bay and a sailing club culture that predates the city. CocoWalk's restaurants and the Sunday farmers market keep it lively.

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Beaches & Parks in Coconut Grove

  • Fenced dog runs (Various) — Bark Park at Snyder, Holiday Park, Riverside and Poinciana (FTL), Barkham at Markham, Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters, Tradewinds Park, Mizner Bark (Boca), Pooch Pines at Okeeheelee (WPB), Blanche & Kennedy parks (Coconut Grove). Dogs: yes.
  • Dog-friendly trails (Various) — Birch State Park loop, Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson, Loxahatchee NWR levee, Oleta, Bill Baggs, Big Cypress boardwalks, Barnacle Historic State Park grounds. Dogs: leashed.
  • Dog hangouts (Various) — LauderAle, Yeasty Brews, Saltwater, Civil Society, Grandview Public Market, The Oasis Wynwood, Lagniappe, Yellow Green market, LOOP market, Aventura Mall, Gulfstream Village, Wynwood streets, Worth Ave, Design District, Coconut Grove. Dogs: yes.
  • Dog-friendly weekend-away hotels (Various) — Kimpton Shorebreak & Goodland (FTL; no fee, no size limit), The Ben and Canopy (WPB), Brazilian Court (Palm Beach), The Seagate and The Ray (Delray), Hard Rock Guitar Hotel and Margaritaville (Hollywood), Kimpton EPIC / Surfcomber and 1 Hotel (Miami Beach), Biltmore (Coral Gables), Mayfair House (Coconut Grove). Dogs: yes.

Attractions & Activities in Coconut Grove

  • Biscayne National Park Institute (Coconut Grove / Homestead) — Reef snorkel $115; sail-paddle-snorkel $209; Boca Chita lighthouse cruise $83; Stiltsville tour $70; evening bay cruise $65 from Nov. The best-value way to see the park.
  • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (Coconut Grove) — 1916 villa and formal gardens on the bay. Price: $25 · Dogs: no.

Shopping & Markets in Coconut Grove

  • Coconut Grove Organic Market (Miami) — Saturdays 10–7 Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed.
  • Vizcaya Village Farmers Market (Coconut Grove) — Sundays 9:30–2:30, Nov–May. Free; $5 Sunday yoga Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed.
  • CocoWalk / Coconut Grove (Miami) — Open-air; Saturday organic market; the most dog-forward neighborhood in Miami. Dogs: yes.

Free things to do in Coconut Grove

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Vizcaya Village Farmers Market — Sundays 9:30–2:30, Nov–May.

Where to eat in Coconut Grove

Waterfront

  • Monty's (Coconut Grove) — Raw bar + tiki. Marina happy hour, reggae, pitchers. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Glass & Vine (Peacock Park, Coconut Grove) — Garden restaurant in the park. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.

Date Night

  • Ariete ★ (Coconut Grove) — Cuban-American. Foie and plantain, canelones — "Miami on a plate". $$$$.
  • Los Félix ★ (Coconut Grove) — Mexican, heirloom masa. Casual and starred; also a Green Star. $$$.
  • Chug's Diner (Coconut Grove) — Cuban diner.

What's on in Coconut Grove

The next 10 events on the Coconut Grove calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Damaged Goods: Labor Day Party — Mon, Sep 7 · E11EVEN Miami · Concerts & Live Music. Miami DJ and producer Damaged Goods brings a genre-spanning electronic set to E11EVEN M.
  • Live Jazz: Tal Cohen and The Ball & Chain Trio — Mon, Sep 7 – Mon, Sep 28 · Ball & Chain · Concerts & Live Music. Pianist Tal Cohen brings modern jazz, Middle Eastern melodic influences and rhythmic improvisation.
  • Marlins vs Mets (3-game series) — Mon, Sep 7 – Wed, Sep 9 · loanDepot park · Sports. Sept 7 1:10 · Sept 8 & 9 6:40 pm Tickets from ~$15.
  • Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets — Mon, Sep 7 – Wed, Sep 9 · Miami Marlins · Sports. The Miami Marlins are back in action for a three-game battle against their division rivals.
  • Labor Day Community Celebration — Mon, Sep 7 · Griffing Park · Festivals & Markets. Water slides, music, food and family activities fill an afternoon gathering at Griffing Park.
  • Labor Day Weekend at the Deering Estate — Mon, Sep 7 · Deering Estate · Festivals & Markets. A long weekend at Deering Estate offers time outdoors by Biscayne Bay, guided tours and fun.
  • Orange Blossom Classic Official Weekend Parties — Mon, Sep 7 · Multiple locations in Wynwood and Miami Gardens · Festivals & Markets. Nightlife, a game-day gathering and a closing brunch are all part of this vibrant weekend.
  • Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival — Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12 · Multiple venues in Miami and Miami Beach · Festivals & Markets. Three decades of Brazilian cinema come into focus through premieres, competitive screenings and more.
  • Pop Air: Art is Inflatable — Mon, Sep 7 – Sun, Sep 27 · Mana Wynwood · Festivals & Markets. An immersive exhibition of large-scale inflatable artworks transforms the Mana Wynwood space.
  • Marlins vs Dodgers (3-game series) — Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13 · loanDepot park · Sports. Sept 11 7:10 · Sept 12 4:10 · Sept 13 1:40 Tickets from ~$15.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Coconut Grove.

Getting there and planning your day

Coconut Grove sits at 25.713, -80.257 in Miami-Dade. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Miami site; the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay; Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail, Metromover, buses) is the car-free way in; the official The Barnacle Historic State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

Each has its own page in this guide:

Official sources and further reading

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