Venetian Pool

The Venetian Pool is a historic public swimming pool at 2701 De Soto Boulevard in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida. Opened in 1924, it was created from a former coral rock quarry and designed as a spring-fed lagoon, with waterfalls, caves, a sandy beach and Mediterranean-style bridges and loggias. Its pink-and-white towers and coral rock walls make it one of the most unusual pools in the United States. The water is drawn from an underground aquifer and refreshed regularly, which gives it a clear, cool quality. Visitors swim in the lagoon, explore the caves and passages under the bridges, and relax on the shaded loggias and the sand. A cafe and changing areas are on site. A typical visit lasts two to three hours. Weekday mornings are the best time to arrive, since weekend and summer attendance can sell out. Opening times are seasonal: the pool is generally open Tuesday to Sunday from about 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and some Mondays are closed, so hours should be confirmed on coralgables.com. Admission for non-residents is roughly 20 to 25 USD for adults and about 12 to 15 USD for children, and children under three are not admitted. Visitors typically bring swimwear, towels and sun protection, and lockers may be available. The pool is about 20 minutes from Downtown by rideshare, and Metrobus 24 runs along Coral Way, while street parking nearby is limited. The pool is within reach of the Coral Gables shops and the Miracle Mile, which makes it easy to combine with a walk through the historic neighbourhood.