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Venetian Pool A 1924 public swimming pool carved from a coral rock quarry, with grottoes, waterfalls, and Venetian bridges.
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Who it's worth it for
Travellers on a budget If you've only got a day Couples Solo travellers Photographers Anyone here to unwind Romantics
Families with kids Adventurers Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes Spring-fed water, caves, waterfalls and porticos carved from a 1924 coral quarry make for a genuinely magical, one-of-a-kind swim.
Not independently verified — estimated It's seasonal (typically closed in winter), small, fills to capacity early on hot days, and sits well outside the tourist core.
Not independently verified — estimated Capacity is capped, so on a hot day you can be turned away by late morning.
Not independently verified — estimated What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller As a couple
A photogenic, unusual swim that feels like a film set.
With friends
A fun, distinctive swim spot if you arrive early enough to get in.
Multigenerational
Charming for older kids and adults, but young children face a minimum-age policy.
Good to know
Before you go Cost
~$15–25 (resident discount); seasonal hours
Best time Arrive at opening on a hot day before capacity fills; confirm seasonal hours.
Getting there In Coral Gables; drive, as it's outside the tourist core.
Booking ~$15–25; check the seasonal schedule before going.
Accessibility Historic site with steps and uneven coral rock; limited accessibility. Alternatives
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Check availability → The Venetian Pool was created in 1924 from a former coral-rock/limestone quarry and is the only swimming pool listed on the National Register of Historic Places (added 1981). en.wikipedia.org ↗ The pool closed for a major renovation beginning October 2024 and was scheduled to reopen in fall 2025; post-reopening non-resident admission is set at $21 adult / $16 child. coralgables.com ↗ 🛡️ Independent — no pay-to-rank🔎 Graded for who you are✓ Verified 2026-06-17How we grade →