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Coconut Grove is a Bayside Village in the neighbourhood of
Miami, known to the locals as “The Grove” and is one of the most family
friendly neighbourhoods in Miami.
The Communities
There are various points of interest in Coconut Grove
suitable for locals and visitors:
- CocoWalk
- Miami City Hall\
- Charles Avenue
- Dinner Key
- Trapp Homestead
- Woman's Club of Coconut Grove
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Parks in the town are also numerous and have a certain
relaxed open-air feel about them:
- Coconut Grove Park
- The Kampong
- Merrie Christmas Park
- David Kennedy Park
- Blanche Park
- Steele Park
- Peacock Park/Kenneth Myers Bayside Park
- Sunrise Park
- Alice C. Wainwright Park
High-end shopping can also be done in Cooconut Grove at
either the CocoWalk or the Streets of Mayfair open-air malls. Coconut Grove has
many festivals and events, the most popular one is the Coconut Grove Arts
Festival. Other festivals include the Great Taste of the Grove Food & Wine
Festival and the Goombay Festival.
Coconut Grove is also the sailing capital of Miami where you
can take out your own boat or rent a boat for a day. The city comes alive on
weekends and nights with persons wanting to explore everything that the city
has to offer, however it still manages to maintain a tranquil lifestyle.
The Beaches
You can make a visit to beaches around Coconut Grove to soak
up some sun and fun all year long. Coconut Grove is the mainland and so most
beaches are a few miles away but this is no deterrent as a long drive through
South Florida is something to definitely experience. Key Biscayne is not very
far from the Grove and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Miami. There are
many other beach options to choose from as we all know Miami is known for its
pristine, beautiful white sand beaches.
The Prices
Homes and condos in Coconut Grove range from $535,000 to
$8,900,000. City-data.com reports that the average estimated value of
townhouses in 2010 was $286,466 and the median rent in 2011 was $1,164 per
month.
The city has a few luxurious beautiful hotels to add to its
value such as the Residence Inn by Marriott, The Mutiny Hotel, Sonesta Coconut
Grove and The Ritz-Carlton.
Local Restaurants
There are many recognizable chain restaurants that line the
streets of Coconut Grove however the town still has many neighbourhood
favourite and seaside-inspired restaurants. Some of the popular ones are
Greenstreet Café, Peacock Garden Café, Bice Bistro, Monty’s Raw Bar, Coco Wok
Fresh Asian Fare, Gibraltar, Bizcaya, Dinner Key Marina, Panorama Restaurant
& Sky Lounge and Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & LatAm Grill.
School Zones
- Frances S. Tucker Elementary School
- Vanguard School
- George W. Carver Elementary School
- Coconut Grove Elementary School
- Immaculata-Lasalle High School
- George Washington Carver
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
- Academy of Arts and Minds Charter High School
- Ransom Everglades School, founded in
- St. Hugh Catholic School
- Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
- Coconut Grove Montessori School
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