Things To DoThings To Do
Explore Coconut Grove on FootExplore Coconut Grove on Foot
Coconut Grove is where the wedding and wedding hotel are located, and it's also Miami’s oldest and most walkable neighborhood. With Bahamian roots dating to the 1870s, the neighborhood is known for its bohemian charm, tree-lined streets, and waterfront views. It offers a marina, Peacock Park (great for kids), farmer's markets, The Barnacle Historic State Park, an outdoor shopping area called CocoWalk, and everything from casual to Michelin-starred restaurants, all within walking distance.
Relax at Crandon Park BeachRelax at Crandon Park Beach
Just a 15 min drive from our Marriott hotel in Coconut Grove, Crandon Park is where locals go to escape the Miami Beach crowds. This 800-acre park has calm, shallow waters and a two-mile beach perfect for relaxing, with plenty of palm trees for shade and a paved path for walking or biking. There are cabanas for rent and lots of parking at around $7-10 per day. The protected water and shallow areas are great for children. You can explore tide pools at low tide. Note: no floaties or inflatables allowed in the water, so kids need to be comfortable swimming or stick to shallow areas. For food, there is El Chiringuito Ocean View (Spanish paella restaurant) and Costenos Seafood (Colombian) both directly on the beach, and various concession stands. Besides the beach, this park also has a championship golf course, tennis courts, kayak rentals, and nature trails through mangroves. It's also great for bird watching, specifically herons and ospreys.
Visit Española WayVisit Española Way
Española Way is a pedestrian-only street designed in the early 1920s as a Mediterranean-inspired artists' colony, modeled after romantic villages in France and Spain. With pink stucco buildings, Spanish tile roofs, and string lights twinkling overhead, it offers a charming Old World escape from busy South Beach. The street is home to more than a dozen restaurants and sidewalk cafes serving Spanish, Italian, Mexican, and Cuban cuisine, plus unique boutiques and specialty shops—by day it's peaceful for strolling and shopping, by night it comes alive with al fresco dining, salsa dancing, and live music.
Vizcaya Museum & GardensVizcaya Museum & Gardens
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is an Italian Renaissance-style villa built in the early 1900s as a winter home for Chicago industrialist James Deering. The mansion features hundreds of European antiques and works of decorative art from the 16th and 17th centuries, set on Biscayne Bay with perfectly manicured formal gardens that are a photographer's dream. It's one of Miami's premier cultural attractions and a National Historic Landmark. It's open Wednesday through Monday from 9:30am-4:30 p.m, with adult tickets at $25.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre garden with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines, home to over 3,400 plant species. It features a butterfly grove with 40+ species, tropical plant conservatory, and frequent art installations from artists like Dale Chihuly and Roy Lichtenstein. It's open daily 10am-4pm, with adult tickets at $25.