Things to do in Coral Gables, Florida

Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The City calls itself the City Beautiful, the name the Biltmore says George Merrick gave his vision for it. The U.S. Census Bureau gives it a land area of 12.93 square miles. This page lists the things to do there with the address, the hours and the price that each operator publishes, plus where to park and how to ride the free trolley. We read every source on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and we say so when a place does not publish a figure.

• The City's own landmarks link reads "Experience the rich history of the City Beautiful," and the Biltmore says Merrick called his vision for Coral Gables "The City Beautiful." City of Coral Gables: Historical Landmarks; The Biltmore Hotel: About
• Census QuickFacts gives Coral Gables city a "Land area in square miles, 2020" of 12.93. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Coral Gables city, Florida

Want a route rather than a list? The day planner strings these stops together. Coming by car? Read parking in Coral Gables first.

Every stop, on one list

Each card gives the address, the operator and the page we read. Distances are straight-line figures from Coral Gables City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, not walking times.

• Coral Gables City Hall

  historic city hall (walking origin)

  405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The origin for every distance on this site. The City's Historical Landmarks page lists it as a nationally recognized landmark: 'constructed from 1927 through 1928', designed by Phineas Paist and Denman Fink 'in what has come to be known as the Mediterranean Revival style, utilizing the native oolitic limestone.' It sits at the west end of Miracle Mile.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Historical Landmarks; OpenStreetMap way 416557593, checked 2026-10-20

• Coral Gables Museum

  museum (architecture, planning and local history)

  285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The City's attraction page says the museum 'celebrates the 1920's planned community of Coral Gables' and lists art and history exhibitions, guided tours and wheelchair access; phone 305-603-8067. The City's landmarks page says the building is the Old Police and Fire Station, 'designed by Phineas Paist' and built by the Works Project Administration. Check the museum's own site for hours and admission.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Attractions: Coral Gables Museum; Historical Landmarks, checked 2026-10-20

• Merrick House

  historic house museum

  907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL

  Boyhood home of the Merrick family; the City says George, the eldest son, 'founded and developed the City of Coral Gables' and that the house was completed in 1910. Docent-guided tours of 14 rooms, 1.3-acre grounds with a grotto, Heritage Garden and lily pond. 'Free parking is located behind the house, and public restrooms are available on-site.' No pets, food, open drinks or strollers in the house. Phone 305-774-0155.

  Guided Tours Are Weekends Only. Hours for tours: Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. No reservation necessary. Cash only.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Merrick House; Historical Landmarks, checked 2026-10-20

• Miracle Mile

  main shopping and dining street

  Coral Way between Le Jeune Road and Douglas Road, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The City says Miracle Mile 'is located on Coral Way between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road as part of the Central Business District', the 'four-block commercial strip' rebranded in the 1950s. It names the Miracle Theatre, 'built in 1948', now home of Actors' Playhouse, and George K. Zain, 'Father of Miracle Mile', who leased land behind the shops to the City for off-street parking garages; a plaque to him is at the western entrance.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Attractions: Miracle Mile, checked 2026-10-20

• Venetian Pool

  historic municipal swimming pool

  2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The City's history page says the pool opened in 1924, made from a rock quarry pit; the landmarks page credits Denman Fink and Phineas Paist. The City says it is 'fed by spring water from an underground aquifer and is refilled daily', with two waterfalls and cave-like grottos. 'Children must be a minimum of 3 years of age and 38 inches tall to enter the facility.' Closed Mondays.

  Monday: Closed (Open for Labor Day from 11 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.); Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Attractions: Venetian Pool; Historical Landmarks, checked 2026-10-20

• Douglas Entrance (La Puerta del Sol)

  historic city entrance

  City landmarks page: 'Of the eight planned entrances, only four were completed. The Douglas Entrance, also known as La Puerta del Sol, is one of the most elaborate.' Built 1925 to 1927, designed by Walter DeGarmo, Phineas Paist and Denman Fink in the Mediterranean Revival style. The City page gives no street address, so we do not pin it on the map.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Historical Landmarks, checked 2026-10-20

• Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

  botanic garden

  10901 Old Cutler Road Miami, Florida 33156

  The City of Coral Gables attractions page describes an 83-acre botanic garden with collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines, and the Wings of the Tropics butterfly exhibit; it says the garden opened to the public in 1938. The City page gives the address as 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL 33156; Fairchild's own Visit page gives 10901 Old Cutler Road Miami, Florida 33156 (used here).

  Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (City of Coral Gables attractions page)

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden attractions page; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – Visit page, checked 2026-10-20

• Matheson Hammock Park

  county park, marina and atoll pool

  Miami-Dade Parks calls Matheson Hammock the County's first park, with a marina for about 330 vessels, 11 boat-launch ramp lanes, a sandy beach and a natural atoll pool, and the Noma Beach at Red Fish restaurant in a historic coral rock building. The City of Coral Gables calls it a 630-acre urban park surrounding the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The County page prints no street address.

  Office hours are seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boat ramp: open sunrise to sunset. Atoll pool: Summer Hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Winter Hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  Source: Miami-Dade County Parks – Matheson Hammock Park; City of Coral Gables – Venetian Pool page, checked 2026-10-20

• Lowe Art Museum

  art museum (University of Miami)

  1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124

  The City page says the Lowe opened in 1952 on the University of Miami campus and holds more than 19,000 objects in its permanent collection.

  Sunday – Wednesday: Closed; Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm (City of Coral Gables attractions page; not confirmed on the Lowe's own page today)

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Lowe Art Museum attractions page; Lowe Art Museum home page, checked 2026-10-20

• Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre

  theatre

  280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  Theatre on Miracle Mile. The City of Coral Gables lists it as a place to watch musicals, dramas and children's programs all year round. Hours and ticket prices vary by show; check the theatre's listings.

  Source: Actors' Playhouse; City of Coral Gables – Venetian Pool page, checked 2026-10-20

• Coral Gables Art Cinema

  nonprofit cinema

  260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The City page says the cinema opened in October 2010 as a nonprofit, with a 141-seat auditorium, 4K digital, 35mm and 70mm projection, and is open 365 days a year.

  Sunday: 10:30 am-9:00 pm; Monday – Friday: 3:30 pm-9:30 pm; Saturday: 10:30 am-12:00 am (City of Coral Gables attractions page; showtimes vary)

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Coral Gables Art Cinema attractions page, checked 2026-10-20

• Books & Books (Coral Gables)

  independent bookstore and cafe

  Bookstore and cafe on Aragon Avenue, across from the Coral Gables Art Cinema. OpenStreetMap places it at 265 Aragon Avenue; the store's own Coral Gables page did not confirm the address, so check before you go.

  Source: Books & Books site, checked 2026-10-20

• The Shops at Merrick Park

  outdoor shopping center

  358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

  The City page describes a two-floor outdoor shopping center with restaurants, boutiques, department stores, a movie theater and a gym, and lists a car park.

  Sunday: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm; Monday – Saturday: 11:00 am-8:00 pm (City of Coral Gables attractions page; store and restaurant hours vary)

  Source: City of Coral Gables – Shops at Merrick Park attractions page, checked 2026-10-20

• Coral Gables Congregational Church (Gables UCC)

  historic church

  3010 De Soto Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The church's own site (gablesucc.org) says it has received a $400,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places toward historic preservation work on the building (roof, historic windows, stucco). The church does not publish visiting hours.

  Source: Gables UCC, checked 2026-10-20

• The Biltmore Hotel

  historic hotel (landmark)

  1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

  The City page says the hotel opened in 1926 and has 271 rooms including 174 suites on more than 150 acres, with a restored Donald Ross 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a spa and a pool it describes as the largest hotel pool on the East Coast of the United States (the City's claim). Facilities listed include restrooms and wheelchair access.

  Source: City of Coral Gables – The Biltmore Hotel attractions page, checked 2026-10-20

Swim at the Venetian Pool

The City of Coral Gables runs the Venetian Pool at 2701 De Soto Boulevard. Its history page says the pool opened in 1924 as the Venetian Casino, cut from the quarry pit that supplied limestone for the early city. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the City says it is fed by spring water from an underground aquifer.

Hours on the City page: closed Mondays, Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-resident adults (13 and older) pay $23 and children 3 to 12 pay $18. Coral Gables resident rates are $7 and $6, with proof of residency. Children must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall. Online sales close on the day of your visit, and ticket sales stop once the pool is full, so buy ahead on a hot weekend. The City adds that fees are subject to change.

• The City of Coral Gables lists the Venetian Pool at 2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134, phone 305-460-5306, email vpinfo@coralgables.com. City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool
• The City's Venetian Pool operations schedule: "Monday: Closed (Open for Labor Day from 11 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.)"; "Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m."; "Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m." The page says "The Venetian Pool is closed on Mondays." City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool
• Venetian Pool rates on the City page: non-residents "Adults (13 years and older): $23" and "Child: (3 – 12 years) $18"; Coral Gables resident rates (year-round) "Adults (13 years and older): $7" and "Child: (3 – 12 years) $6". Resident adults must show proof of Coral Gables residency. "Cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted. Fees are subject to change." City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool
• "Children must be a minimum of 3 years of age and 38 inches tall to enter the facility. Verification of age must be presented at the time of entry." City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool
• The City's ticket guide: "Select your visit date in advance. Online ticket sales close day-of. Same-day tickets may be available onsite until capacity is reached." Non-residents do not need an account; Coral Gables residents must log in or create an account that the Community Recreation Department verifies for the resident discount. City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool Ticket Purchasing Guide
• The City's Venetian Pool history page: "The Venetian pool was opened in 1924 as the Venetian Casino." It was made from the quarry pit that supplied limestone for early Coral Gables buildings, "through the efforts of Merrick, artist Denman Fink, and architect Phineas Paist." City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool History

The City’s FAQ also says the pool closes to the public for annual maintenance from December to January, but it posts no dates for this winter. Rules, depth, parking and the winter question are on our Venetian Pool page.

• The City's Venetian Pool FAQ answers "Do you close the pool for winter?" with: "We are closed to the public for annual maintenance and renovations from December to January." No exact 2026-27 closing or reopening dates are posted, and the main Venetian Pool page does not mention the winter closure. City of Coral Gables: Venetian Pool FAQs

Walk Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza

The City says Miracle Mile is on Coral Way between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road, the main street of the Central Business District. The City says the four-block strip was rebranded as Miracle Mile in the 1950s, and it describes wide sidewalks paved in quartz pavers, palms in the median and large oaks along the sidewalk. A block north, the 100 block of Giralda Avenue reopened in 2017 as Giralda Plaza, a pedestrian street of restaurants, bars and coffee shops with indoor and outdoor seating.

• The City says "Miracle Mile is located on Coral Way between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road as part of the Central Business District. It's the city's main street." City of Coral Gables: Miracle Mile
• The City describes Miracle Mile's "wide sidewalks with a pattern of beautiful quartz pavers", palm trees in the median and large oaks along the sidewalk, and says the Miracle Theatre was "built in 1948" and is now home to Actors' Playhouse. City of Coral Gables: Miracle Mile
• City: "In 2017, the 100 block of Giralda Avenue re-opened as Giralda Plaza, a pedestrian walkway lined on each side with numerous high-quality restaurants, bars, and coffee shops with indoor and outdoor seating." Address given: 100 Block, Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134. City of Coral Gables: Giralda Plaza

Our Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza page covers the history, the nearest City garages and the events on the Mile. Where to eat, with each restaurant’s own published hours, is on the restaurants page.

Museums, books and film downtown

Three stops sit within a short walk of each other on Aragon Avenue, a block north of Miracle Mile:

• Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, in the Old Police and Fire Station: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed Monday. Adults $15, students and seniors $10, children 7 to 12 $8. Free on Gallery Night, the first Friday of the month, 6 to 10 PM, and on Family Day, the third Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
• Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave: the store says it has been an independent bookstore there since 1982, with author events, art gallery nights and a cafe. Its posted hours are 9:00am to 11:00pm Monday to Saturday and 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday.
• Gables Cinema (the Coral Gables Art Cinema), 260 Aragon Avenue: a nonprofit cinema that says it opened in October 2010 in a building the City owns. It says patrons get a parking discount when they validate in the lobby, for the garage next door.

• Coral Gables Museum hours on its own site: "Monday: Closed"; "Tuesday – Friday & Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM"; "Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM"; "Gallery Night (First Fridays) 6 PM – 10 PM"; "Family Day (Third Saturdays) 10 AM – 6 PM". Coral Gables Museum: home page
• Coral Gables Museum admission fees: "Members: Free", "Adults: $15", "Students/Seniors: $10", "Children (7-12): $8", "Children ≤ 6: Free", "Military: Free". Coral Gables Museum: Visit
• Books & Books says its Coral Gables store, at 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, "has been a beloved independent bookstore since 1982", with author events, art gallery nights and a café. Books & Books: Coral Gables store page
• Gables Cinema (the Coral Gables Art Cinema) is at 260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. It says "There is a covered garage with ample parking immediately next door" (Municipal Garage 2, 220 Aragon Ave) and that patrons "receive a discount when they validate their parking in our lobby." Gables Cinema (Coral Gables Art Cinema): Location and Parking

The museum, the Lowe and the theatres are covered in more depth on arts and culture.

The Lowe Art Museum, free

The Lowe Art Museum is at 1301 Stanford Drive on the University of Miami campus, directly off US1. Its own page says it is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and University holidays. General admission is free, thanks to Beaux Arts. The Lowe recommends reserving a ticket online, because walk-ins may be turned away when the building is at capacity.

• "The Lowe Art Museum is located at 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124, approximately 5 miles south of Miami, directly off US1 (South Dixie Highway), on the University of Miami campus." Lowe Art Museum (University of Miami): Plan Your Visit
• "The Lowe is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The museum is currently closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and University Holidays." It lists closures on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Lowe Art Museum (University of Miami): Plan Your Visit
• "The Lowe is pleased to offer free general admission to individuals thanks to the generosity of Beaux Arts!" Advance tickets "can be reserved online, and are highly recommended for guaranteed entry. Guests who arrive without tickets may be unable to enter based on building capacity." Lowe Art Museum (University of Miami): Plan Your Visit

Merrick House and the history walk

Merrick House, 907 Coral Way, was the family home of George Merrick’s parents. The City says the Merricks named it Coral Gables on its completion in 1910, and that the name passed to the community and then the city. The City runs it as a house museum. Guided tours are on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., with no reservation needed. Tickets are cash only: adults $5, seniors, military and students over 12 $3, students under 12 $1, children under 6 free.

• The City's landmarks page: Merrick House was home to the Reverend Solomon G. Merrick, Althea Fink Merrick and their six children; George was the eldest son. "Upon its completion in 1910, the Merricks named it 'Coral Gables'" and the groves the "Coral Gables Plantation." The early use of coral rock "influenced the naming of the home, the community, and the city." It "is currently operated by the City as a house museum, with tours given by volunteer docents." City of Coral Gables: Historical Landmarks
• The City lists Merrick House at "907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL", phone 305-774-0155. "Guided Tours Are Weekends Only": "Hours for tours: Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. No reservation necessary. Cash only." Group tours need two weeks' notice by email to merrickhouse@coralgables.com. City of Coral Gables: Merrick House
• Merrick House tour ticket prices on the City page: "Adults: $5", "Seniors & Military: $3", "Students (over 12): $3", "Students (under 12): $1", "Children (under 6): Free". City of Coral Gables: Merrick House

From there it is easy to build a short architecture walk: City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, built from 1927 through 1928 of native oolitic limestone; the Coral Gables Congregational Church at 3010 De Soto Blvd., dedicated on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1925; and the De Soto Fountain roundabout by the Venetian Pool. Further out are the city entrances, such as the Douglas Entrance, built between 1925 and 1927. Our history and architecture page tells the story of each.

• The City's landmarks page: "Coral Gables City Hall was constructed from 1927 through 1928"; it was designed by Phineas Paist, "the Supervising Architect of Coral Gables," and Denman Fink, "the Art Director of Coral Gables," in the Mediterranean Revival style using native oolitic limestone, and it has served as City Hall since opening in 1928. City of Coral Gables: Historical Landmarks
• The City's landmarks page says Coral Gables Congregational Church, designed by Kiehnel and Elliott, "was patterned after a cathedral in Mexico and was the first church built in the city. It was dedicated on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1925." George Merrick, whose father was a Congregational minister, donated the land. City of Coral Gables: Historical Landmarks
• Per the City: "Of the eight planned entrances, only four were completed." The Douglas Entrance, "also known as La Puerta del Sol," was built between 1925 and 1927 to designs by Walter DeGarmo, Phineas Paist and Denman Fink in the Mediterranean Revival style. City of Coral Gables: Historical Landmarks

The Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore is at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. The City says its 26-story tower is a replica of the Giralda bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville, and that it opened in January 1926. The hotel calls itself a National Historic Landmark. For visitors, it says self-parking is available for a fee in the West Parking Lot and valet is $25 daily for visitors. We could not confirm public tour times on the hotel’s own site, so we do not list any. More on our Biltmore page.

• The City's landmarks page: the Biltmore Hotel was designed by Schultze and Weaver; "The 26-story tower is a replica of the Giralda Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Seville, Spain"; its grand opening was "in January of 1926." The War Department used it as an army hospital in the 1940s, the VA ran the hospital until 1968, "the City acquired the Biltmore in 1972," and after sitting vacant almost 20 years it "was restored in 1987 as a luxury hotel." City of Coral Gables: Historical Landmarks
• The Biltmore calls itself "a National Historic Landmark located at 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, Florida 33134." It says self-parking is available for a fee in the West Parking Lot and "Valet services are $25 daily for visitors and $42 per day for overnight guests. Rates are subject to change." The Biltmore Hotel: About / Getting Here

Theatre on the Mile

Actors’ Playhouse is at 280 Miracle Mile, in the Miracle Theatre, which the City says was built in 1948. The City says the building holds a 600-seat, a 300-seat and a 100-seat space. The 2026-27 season lists A Christmas Carol, The Musical from December 1 to 20, 2026, Come From Away from January 27 to February 21, 2027 and Rock of Ages from March 17 to April 11, 2027.

• City listing: Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305-444-9293), a "private nonprofit professional theatre organization"; "The historic landmark hosts a 600-seat, a 300-seat, and a 100-seat space." City of Coral Gables: Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theater
• Actors' Playhouse lists, among its 2026-27 shows: A Christmas Carol, The Musical ("December 1 – 20, 2026"), Come From Away ("January 27 – February 21, 2027") and Rock of Ages ("March 17 – April 11, 2027"). Its address is "280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134". Actors' Playhouse: home page

Gardens and the bay: Fairchild and Matheson Hammock

South of downtown on Old Cutler Road, next to Matheson Hammock, is Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, which gives a Miami mailing address, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, Florida 33156. It is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and parking is free. Same-day adult tickets start at $24.95 on weekdays online; buying online or at the kiosks saves $5 a ticket.

• Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: "Open Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m." Members get early entry "each Tuesday at 7:00 a.m." at the South Entrance Gate (Visit page). Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Hours & Admission
• Fairchild general admission (same-day): Adult $24.95 weekday online, $29.95 weekday in person, $27.95 weekend online, $32.95 weekend in person; Child 3-11 $11.95 / $15.95 / $14.95 / $18.95; Senior $17.95 / $22.95 / $20.95 / $25.95; children 0-2 and members free. Buying online or at the kiosks saves "$5 per ticket." Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Hours & Admission
• Fairchild: "Parking is free for all visitors." Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Hours & Admission

Miami-Dade County says Matheson Hammock Park is the County’s first park. Car parking is $7 plus tax on weekdays and $10 plus tax on weekends and holidays. Its atoll pool lagoon is open seven days a week, with lifeguards on weekends and holidays only. Pets are not allowed. Both are on our parks and gardens page.

• Miami-Dade County: "Matheson Hammock Park is Miami-Dade County's first park and is home to the County's second-largest County-operated marina", with about 330 vessel slips and 11 boat-launch ramp lanes. "Pets are not allowed in Matheson." Miami-Dade County Parks: Matheson Hammock Park
• Miami-Dade County Parks lists Matheson Hammock car parking at "$7 plus tax on weekdays and $10 plus tax on weekends and holidays", payable "through the Pay-By-Phone or Park Mobile application, or in person in the park office." Bus/RV: "$15 plus tax each day." Miami-Dade County Parks: Matheson Hammock Park
• Miami-Dade County: the atoll pool lagoon "is open seven days a week", with lifeguards on weekends and holidays. Summer hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Winter hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The boat ramp is "Open sunrise to sunset." Miami-Dade County Parks: Matheson Hammock Park

Shopping beyond the Mile

The Shops at Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave, is a two-floor outdoor mall with restaurants, department stores, a movie theater and a gym, per the City. Its own hours are Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Friday and Saturday 11AM to 9PM and Sunday 11AM to 7PM, and individual store hours may vary.

• Shops at Merrick Park lists its address as 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables FL 33146 in the address block of its Hours & Info page; the City's listing gives the same 358 San Lorenzo Ave address and describes it as a "two-floor, outdoor shopping mall" with restaurants, department stores, a movie theater and a gym. Shops at Merrick Park: Hours & Info
• Shops at Merrick Park's own Hours & Info page: "Monday–Thursday from 11AM–8PM, Friday–Saturday from 11AM–9PM, and Sunday from 11AM–7PM", adding that "Individual store and restaurant hours may vary." Phone (305) 529-1215. Shops at Merrick Park: Hours & Info

Free, or paid?

Stop	Address	Admission as published
Venetian Pool	2701 De Soto Boulevard	$23 adults, $18 children 3 to 12 (non-residents); fees subject to change
Coral Gables Museum	285 Aragon Avenue	$15 adults; free on Gallery Night and Family Day
Lowe Art Museum	1301 Stanford Drive	Free general admission; reserve online
Merrick House	907 Coral Way	$5 adults, cash only; weekend tours
Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza	Coral Way and Giralda Avenue	Free to walk; City garages $1.00 per 24 minutes
Fairchild	10901 Old Cutler Road	From $24.95 adults (weekday, online); parking free
Matheson Hammock Park	Old Cutler Road (County park)	$7 plus tax a car weekdays, $10 plus tax weekends
Coral Gables Trolley	Ponce de Leon and Grand Avenue routes	Free, Monday to Saturday

Plan by the day of the week

Mondays are the trap. The Venetian Pool and the Coral Gables Museum close on Mondays, and the Lowe is closed Sunday to Tuesday. Merrick House tours run only on Saturday and Sunday. The trolley does not run on Sundays. Saturday is the one day when every stop in the table below is open, Merrick House tours included.

Day	Closed or not running	Open
Monday	Venetian Pool, Coral Gables Museum, Lowe	Fairchild, Merrick Park, trolley
Tuesday	Lowe	Venetian Pool, Coral Gables Museum, Fairchild, trolley
Wednesday to Friday	Merrick House tours	Venetian Pool, both museums, Fairchild, trolley
Saturday	None of these	Everything on this page, including Merrick House tours
Sunday	Lowe, trolley	Venetian Pool, Coral Gables Museum, Merrick House tours, Fairchild

Getting around: trolley, Freebee and garages

The City says the Coral Gables Trolley is free Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., on two routes, Ponce de Leon and Grand Avenue, both starting at the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. It does not run on Sundays, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. The City has also partnered with Freebee for free door-to-door rides in electric vehicles around downtown, booked in the Ride Freebee app.

• The City says the Coral Gables Trolley "is free Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and provides service on two routes, Ponce de Leon and Grand Avenue." City of Coral Gables: Trolley
• City trolley page: "The trolley does not run on Sundays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day." City of Coral Gables: Trolley
• The City "has partnered with Freebee to offer free door-to-door rides in electric vehicles", requested through the "Ride Freebee" app; riders without a smartphone can call Freebee Dispatch at 855-918-3733. City of Coral Gables: Ride Freebee
• City Freebee page: "Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.", "Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.", "Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m." Freebee "will not operate" on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. City of Coral Gables: Ride Freebee

City garages charge $1.00 per 24 minutes with an $18.00 daily maximum. On-street meters are enforced 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to midnight; the City sets a $3.50 maximum hourly rate for meters and $4.00 for City lots, so check the posted rate where you park. Routes and apps are on getting around; the garage and lot list, with a picker by destination, is on parking.

• City garage rates: "$1.00 per 24 minutes", "$18.00 Maximum per day", "$18.00 Lost Ticket per day"; the day "begins at 12 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m." City of Coral Gables: Parking Garages and Fees Information
• City: "$3.50 maximum hourly rate for on-street parking meters", "$4.00 Maximum hourly rate for city-owned lots", and "On-Street metered parking is enforced 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to Midnight." City of Coral Gables: Parking Garages and Fees Information
• The City lists these municipal garages: Garage 1, 245 Andalusia Avenue; Garage 2, 220 Aragon Avenue; Garage 4, 385 Andalusia Avenue; Garage 6, 51 Aragon Avenue; and the Minorca Garage, 254 Minorca Avenue (all Coral Gables, FL 33134). City of Coral Gables: Parking Garages and Fees Information

Events this season

Gallery Night opens downtown galleries and art venues on the first Friday of the month, 6 to 10 p.m. Carnaval on the Mile returns to Miracle Mile on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, 2027, with free entrance. The City’s Farmers Market in front of City Hall ran from January 17 to March 28, 2026; no 2027 season was posted when we checked. Every date, and a checker for any day, is on the events page.

• The City says "Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night," with live music and fine art, and encourages visitors "to use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries." City of Coral Gables: Gables Gallery Night
• The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana's Carnaval on the Mile returns to Miracle Mile on "Saturday & Sunday, March 6-7" 2027, from 10 a.m., and "The entrance is FREE". The organiser calls it the "28th-anniversary edition", with local art, live music, food and children's entertainment. Carnaval Miami: Carnaval on The Mile
• The City described its last farmers market season this way: "The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, returns on Saturday, January 17, and will run until March 28, 2026." The event overview lists "8:00 AM – 2:00 PM". No 2027 season was posted when checked. City of Coral Gables: Farmers Market at Merrick Park

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Things to do FAQ

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: City of Coral Gables (official site)