Venetian Pool in Coral Gables: tickets, hours and the rules to know before you swim
The 1924 coral-rock pool in Coral Gables is open again after a $6 million renovation. Here are 2026 prices, hours, the age rule and how to get tickets.
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- Price: Non-residents $23 adults, $18 ages 3 to 12; Coral Gables residents $7 and $6.
- Hours: Tue to Fri 11 am to 5:30 pm; Sat and Sun 10 am to 4:30 pm; closed Monday.
- Age rule: Children must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall, with proof of age.
- Tickets: Buy online by date; same-day sales stop when the pool is full.
- Address: 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables.
Venetian Pool is worth the $23 for a few hours in a 1920s coral-rock lagoon with waterfalls and grottos; buy the ticket online for your date, arrive at opening and leave toddlers under 3 with someone else.
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- Book online for your date on the City of Coral Gables Venetian Pool page. Online sales close on the day itself, and walk-up tickets are sold only until the pool reaches capacity.
- Children must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall, and the city asks for age verification at the door.
- No refunds and no rainchecks. If the forecast looks bad, wait to buy.
- Keep your receipt. There is no re-entry without it.
- Outside food is allowed, but no coolers, alcohol, glass, umbrellas or speakers.
- You must shower before getting in, and restrictive clothing is not allowed in the water.
- The pool is closed on Mondays.
What Venetian Pool is
Venetian Pool is a public swimming pool built from coral rock in Coral Gables. It opened in 1924 as the Venetian Casino, and it is one of the few swimming pools in the country on the National Register of Historic Places, listed in 1981. Instead of tiles and lanes you get two waterfalls, cave-like grottos, stone bridges and Venetian-style poles.
The water is not treated pool water. It is spring water from the Biscayne Aquifer, more than 820,000 gallons of it. After closing each day the pool is drained and the water goes back to the aquifer, then it is cleaned and refilled overnight. The Miami Herald reports the water usually sits around 76 degrees, which feels cool on a hot afternoon.
Venetian Pool prices and hours
| Item | Non-residents | Coral Gables residents |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, 13 and over | $23 | $7 |
| Child, 3 to 12 | $18 | $6 |
| Under 3 | Not admitted | Not admitted |
| Tuesday to Friday | 11 am to 5:30 pm | 11 am to 5:30 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10 am to 4:30 pm | 10 am to 4:30 pm |
| Monday | Closed | Closed |
The city says fees are subject to change. Residents must log in to a verified city account online, or show proof of residency at the door, to get the resident rate. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.
City of Coral Gables, Venetian Pool page, checked October 2026
It reopened in December 2025, and winter is the question
The pool closed in October 2024 for repairs and stayed shut longer than planned. It reopened to the public on December 9, 2025, after a $6 million renovation that replaced old pump equipment, restored the poles, added a water recirculation system for the first time and redid the concession area. The Herald reported that visitors would notice few changes, because the work kept the historic look.
Normally the city closes the pool every December and January for maintenance. Because of the long renovation, the city's recreation director told the Herald in November 2025 that the pool would stay open until late 2026. The city's page does not yet give dates for a winter 2026 to 2027 closure. If you plan to go in December 2026 or January 2027, check the City of Coral Gables Venetian Pool page or call the pool at 305-460-5306 before you build a day around it.
Stunde für Stunde
- 9:30 amGet to Coral Gables · The city page does not list parking for the pool, so allow time to find a space nearby. Arrive before opening on a weekend.
- 10 amOpening on a weekend · Weekend doors open at 10 am, weekdays at 11 am. The first hour is the calmest.
- NoonLunch on site or packed · The cafe has a limited menu, according to the city. Packing your own food is allowed, without a cooler.
- 2 pmLast swim · The weekend close is 4:30 pm. If the pool fills up, ticket sales stop for the day, so do not count on a late walk-up.
- 3 pmDrive the Gables · Stay in Coral Gables for the afternoon: our Coral Gables guide covers Miracle Mile and the Biltmore.
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How much is Venetian Pool?
For non-residents, $23 for adults 13 and over and $18 for children 3 to 12, per the City of Coral Gables in October 2026. Coral Gables residents pay $7 and $6.
Is Venetian Pool open now?
Yes. It reopened on December 9, 2025 after renovation. It is open Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 5:30 pm and weekends 10 am to 4:30 pm, and closed on Mondays.
Do you need a reservation for Venetian Pool?
Buying online by date is the safe option. Same-day tickets may be sold on site, but only until the pool reaches capacity.
Can toddlers go to Venetian Pool?
No. Children must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall, and the city asks for proof of age at entry.
Is Venetian Pool closed in winter?
It traditionally closes in December and January. After the renovation the city said it would stay open until late 2026, but winter 2026 to 2027 dates are not posted, so check before you go.
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