Coconut Grove is the Perfect Neighborhood for Kids

With its bayfront views, banyan tree-lined boulevards and casual cafes, Coconut Grove is an ideal area in Greater Miami & Miami Beach for families. Home to grand historic homes and beautiful public parks, Coconut Grove offers families a wide variety of attractions in Miami’s most historic neighborhood.

Peacock Park and Glass & Vine

Peacock Park is a lovely, intimate green space overlooking Biscayne Bay with a wooden waterfront promenade, basketball courts and a playground. It’s also anchored by trendy eatery Glass & Vine. Choose either indoor or outdoor seating in a greenhouse-style building with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the lush park. It’s an ideal spot for families to spend an afternoon outdoors and then enjoy a family-friendly meal with standout dishes like chicken and black truffle gnocchi, sweet potato tater tots and the delicious house burger.

Standup Paddleboard — Take a calm standup paddleboard tour of the bay

Dinner Key Marina

As the largest wet slip marina in Miami, Dinner Key Marina is an iconic part of Coconut Grove’s landscape. Set on Biscayne Bay, it’s a picturesque vista that plays up Coconut Grove’s waterfront charm. Bring the family to the docks and consider booking a fishing or sailing charter. You’ll also find vendors who can set you up on a kayak or standup paddleboard tour of the bay. Of course, strolling the docks and simply enjoying the views is also a pleasant way to while away an afternoon.

The Barnacle Historic State Park

In the late 19th century, Ralph Munroe built the Barnacle, a simple, wood-frame home designed to catch sea breezes. Here, Munroe and his family lived an idyllic life on the banks of the bay. Today, The Barnacle Historic State Park’s 30-minute tour introduces kids to family treasures such as hand-hewn toys, a full-size replica of Munroe’s sailboat Egret and a 1927 refrigerator. You’ll enjoy winding your way through the hardwood hammock canopy forests on a path toward the historic home overlooking the bay.

Pond at Vizcaya — Stroll through the gardens at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Take the family to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and step back in time to the Italian Renaissance. In the 1920s, this historic estate was built by James Deering as a winter retreat. It’s a true architectural marvel in magnificent Italianate limestone featuring a main house with 34 rooms decorated in European antiquities along with 10 acres of formal gardens and a grotto overlooking Biscayne Bay. It’s a fascinating place to let your imagination run wild and explore with the whole family.

The Kampong

The Kampong is a true Coconut Grove gem. The nine-acre botanical garden is set against Biscayne Bay featuring plant species from Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. You can expect to see both flowering and fruit trees, including monumental banyan and baobab trees, all cultivated by Dr. David Fairchild, a notable botanical explorer who introduced exotic plants from around the world to Miami. Embark on a naturalist-led or self-guided tour, but be sure to call ahead to make your reservation.