Venetian Pool is a historic public swimming facility in Coral Gables, Florida, with spring-fed water, waterfalls and cave-like grottos. You can plan around its regular opening hours, admission prices and swimming rules before you go.
- Location: 2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- From the hotel area: about an 8-minute drive
- Regular hours: Tuesday through Friday and weekends; closed Mondays, with an annual maintenance closure from December to January
- Nonresident admission: $23 for adults and $18 for children ages 3–12
What makes Venetian Pool distinctive
Venetian Pool combines a public swimming facility with the limestone features of the quarry from which it was made. The City of Coral Gables says it opened in 1924 as the Venetian Casino, using a quarry that supplied limestone for buildings in Coral Gables. The pool is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Spring water from the Biscayne Bay aquifer feeds the pool, which holds 820,000 gallons. Two waterfalls and cave-like grottos shape its setting, making the pool's historic stonework part of the experience as well as a backdrop for swimming.
For more context on the surrounding area, browse this Coral Gables neighbourhood guide. The Coral Gables Museum visitor guide can help you plan another local stop.
Tickets, opening hours and seasonal rules
Venetian Pool's regular schedule varies by day, and admission depends on age and Coral Gables residency. The City of Coral Gables lists the following hours and prices:
- Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Monday: closed, except Labor Day, when the pool is open 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Nonresidents: $23 for adults age 13 and older; $18 for children ages 3–12
- Coral Gables residents: $7 for adults age 13 and older; $6 for children ages 3–12
Resident adults need to show proof of Coral Gables residency at admission to receive the discounted rate. The City says the pool closes to the public for annual maintenance and renovations from December to January.
You can buy tickets online in advance, but online sales close on the day of your visit. Advance online tickets guarantee admission. Same-day in-person tickets may be available until the pool reaches capacity; ticket sales stop for the day once it does. Check the official site before you go for current hours, prices and ticket availability.
How do you get to Venetian Pool?
Venetian Pool is about an 8-minute drive from Miami Princess Hotel. Its address is 2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134. You can use the address to plan your route and check directions before setting out.
Two parking lots sit in front of the facility. If both are full, the City identifies Salvadore Park, less than half a mile away, as an alternative. For ideas on nearby outings, see this guide to Coral Gables.
What to know before swimming
Check the entry requirements and pool rules before you arrive, especially if you are bringing children or swimming aids. Children must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall to enter, and proof of age must be presented at entry.
Visitors must shower before entering the pool; outdoor showers are available. The pool ranges from 2 feet deep at its shallowest point to 8 feet at its deepest. Floaties are allowed, but not in the deep end, where only Coast Guard-certified lifejackets are permitted.
You may bring food and nonalcoholic beverages, but coolers, glass containers and alcohol are not allowed. Smoking, speakers, umbrellas, outside deliveries and restrictive clothing in the water are prohibited. Animals are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
The facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator for entering the pool. For another Coral Gables stop, see the museum visit guide, or find information about Miami Princess Hotel.
FAQs
Where is Venetian Pool?
Venetian Pool is at 2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
Can children of any age enter Venetian Pool?
No. Children must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall, and proof of age is required at entry.
Can you bring food to Venetian Pool?
Yes. Food and nonalcoholic beverages are allowed, but coolers, glass containers and alcohol are not.
Is Venetian Pool wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator to enter the pool.