
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Morning · 2–5 h

Historic spring-fed pool in Coral Gables
USD 23
Entry is booked through the pool's own site, and warm weekends are often busy, so booking ahead is usually wise.
Is it free?No, swimming here needs a ticket. Some visitors may qualify for reduced entry; the pool's site lists who.
As of Nov 2026
1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027: closed
Weekday mornings are often calmer, while hot weekends can get busy; the shaded terraces help on warm afternoons.
Pack swimwear: the little caves and grottoes behind the falls are reached by swimming across the lagoon.
Walk in past the loggias and towers, then look across the lagoon to the waterfalls tumbling over coral rock. Swim out to the small caves and grottoes behind them, or cross the stone bridge for a view back over the water. A sandy edge lets small children paddle. Shaded terraces and palm trees give a place to rest between swims.
The pool is in a quiet part of Coral Gables on De Soto Boulevard, near Miracle Mile; most come by car, taxi or ride-hail.
Step-free accessThe city lists the pool as wheelchair accessible and says there is an elevator for getting into the pool, plus a family restroom on request.
Entry is by ticket, with separate rates for visitors and for Coral Gables residents who show proof of residency, and a lower rate for children, as of Oct 2026. The ticket is for swimming, so bring swimwear. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices.
It is closed on Monday, and on other days the usual hours are 11:00 AM–5:30 PM, as of Nov 2026. Next special hours: 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027: closed. The hours box above lists each day, so check it for the day you plan to swim.
In our plans: Day 3, “Venetian Pool & Fairchild Garden”. The pool sits in Coral Gables near Miracle Mile, so many visitors pair a swim with a stroll past that street's shops and cafés. It suits a warm afternoon away from the beaches.
The pool sits on De Soto Boulevard in Coral Gables, as of Oct 2026, away from downtown Miami. Most visitors come by car, taxi or ride-hail. The map on this page shows the exact spot and nearby transit, which helps when planning the trip from other parts of the city.