Miami’s oldest, leafiest neighborhood: waterfront parks, a historic bayfront villa, and sidewalk cafés under a canopy of trees. See it all with a Tesla or electric SUV delivered to your Coconut Grove hotel — from $79/day.
Quick answer: The best things to do in Coconut Grove are touring Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, walking the waterfront parks and marinas, exploring the shops and cafés around CocoWalk, and visiting the tropical gardens nearby. It’s about 15 minutes from downtown — the easiest way to see it is to rent an electric car delivered to your Miami hotel, so you can cover the Grove and nearby Coral Gables in a day.
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First time in the Grove? Vizcaya is the must-see — a 1916 bayfront villa with formal gardens. Pair it with a walk around CocoWalk and the marinas.
See the top highlights →Start with the neighborhood’s crown jewel, then explore the parks, gardens, and village.
The Grove’s crown jewel — a 1916 Italian Renaissance–style villa on Biscayne Bay, surrounded by formal gardens, fountains, and a stone barge in the water. Miami’s most photographed landmark and a must-see.
Visiting Vizcaya guide →The walkable heart of the Grove — sidewalk cafés, boutiques, galleries, and rooftop bars clustered around CocoWalk and Main Highway.
Peacock Park, Kennedy Park, and the marinas line Biscayne Bay — perfect for a bayfront stroll, sailing, or paddleboarding at sunset.
A lush 9-acre tropical botanical garden of rare fruit trees and flowering plants — a quiet, fragrant escape in the heart of the Grove.
The Kampong guide →Just south of the Grove, Fairchild’s 83 acres of palms, butterflies, and rainforest make one of the country’s great tropical gardens.
Fairchild Garden guide →A hidden gem just south of the Grove — a man-made atoll pool that fills with tide from the bay, framed by mangroves and skyline views.
Matheson Hammock guide →A short drive into neighboring Coral Gables, this 1924 pool carved from a coral rock quarry is one of the most beautiful swimming spots in the U.S.
Venetian Pool guide →The village center is walkable, but Vizcaya, the gardens, and the parks are spread out, and nearby Coral Gables and Key Biscayne are worth adding. Skip the airport rental counter — rent a Tesla Model Y in Miami, a Tesla Model 3, or an electric SUV rental delivered straight to your Coconut Grove hotel by Amped Auto Rentals. Free car rental delivery in Miami on rentals of 7+ days.
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Book a rental near you →Fine for one trip, but Uber and Lyft fares stack up across a day of sightseeing, and no driver waits while you tour Vizcaya. See how rental pricing compares.
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Best Miami neighborhoods to stay →Coconut Grove is Miami’s oldest neighborhood, known for its lush tree canopy, waterfront parks and marinas, the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, sidewalk cafés and boutiques in the village center, and a laid-back, bohemian feel. It’s a favorite for families and anyone wanting a calmer, greener side of Miami.
The best things to do are touring Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, walking the waterfront at Peacock and Kennedy Parks, exploring CocoWalk and the village shops and cafés, visiting the Kampong tropical garden, and sailing or paddleboarding from the marinas. Most are a short drive apart.
Electric car rental in Miami starts around $79–$99 per day — a Tesla Model 3 from about $89/day, a Tesla Model Y from about $95/day, and a Nissan Rogue SUV from about $79/day. See full Tesla rental pricing in Miami. Delivery is free on rentals of 7+ days.
The village center around CocoWalk and Main Highway is very walkable, with cafés, shops, and restaurants clustered together. But the parks, Vizcaya, and the gardens are spread out, so an electric car rental in Miami makes it easy to see the whole neighborhood and combine it with nearby Coral Gables.
Coconut Grove is about 6 miles south of downtown Miami, roughly a 15 minute drive. It’s close to Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, and Vizcaya, which makes it easy to base a day of sightseeing around the Grove with a rental car.
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