VerdictDestinations Attraction · Miami
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
Great for
- Travellers on a budget
- If you've only got a day
- Couples
- Solo travellers
- Photographers
- Anyone here to unwind
- Romantics
Depends
- 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 — estimatedIt's seasonal (typically closed in winter), small, fills to capacity early on hot days, and sits well outside the tourist core.
Not independently verified — estimatedCapacity is capped, so on a hot day you can be turned away by late morning.
Not independently verified — estimatedWhat 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.
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