In the year 1886, Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe began promoting the area known as "Coconut Grove." This area became a major point of trade in the South. The Grove became an important settlement because of its proximity to the bay and, to date, has maintained its charming bayside village atmosphere.

What to do once you're here? The Grove hosts three major tourist attractions: The Barnacle, a State Historic Site, and the original home of the first Grove settler, Commodore Ralph Munroe; Villa Vizcaya, a museum of villa and gardens built by industrialist James Deering; and the Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium.

Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is nestled between Coral Gables and Downtown Miami and is a sail away from Key Biscayne. This charming village is considered by many the "Jewel of Miami." Tourists and residents alike love Coconut Grove for its quaint village atmosphere, treelined streets, brick sidewalks and its proximity to Biscayne Bay.

For evening entertainment, visit the Coconut Grove Playhouse and experience "Broadway by the Bay," or choose from many other theaters and nightclubs located in the Grove.

The village is a shopper's delight. boutiques, art galleries, novelty shops and apparel stores line the quaint streets in the Downtown village. The Streets of Mayfair, Commodore Plaza and CocoWalk are home to some finer national retail stores. Shoppers are in paradise while browsing the streets of Coconut Grove.

Fishing and Sailing charters are available from the various Grove marinas. Bicycles, motor scooters, rickshaw rentals and roller skates let you experience the Grove at your leisure.