Hotels near Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is one of Miami's oldest neighbourhoods, settled before the city was even incorporated, and it still has a leafy, village feel. At its heart is The Barnacle Historic State Park, home of yacht designer Ralph Munroe, whose 1891 house is the oldest in Miami-Dade County still standing on its original site. The shady lawn runs down to Biscayne Bay and makes a peaceful break from the city.

Entry to the park costs just a few dollars, and guided tours of the house run on a regular schedule. Nearby, Peacock Park and the Dinner Key marinas are good for a bayfront walk at sunset. In late December, the Grove usually hosts the King Mango Strut, a satirical community parade that pokes fun at the year's news.

Pro Tip: Visit The Barnacle in the afternoon, walk to Dinner Key for sunset over the boats, and finish with dinner in the Grove's village centre.