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Venetian Pool

Venetian Pool Review

Sculpted from a rock quarry in 1923 and fed by artesian wells, this 820,000-gallon municipal pool had a major face-lift in 2010. It remains quite popular because of its themed architecture—a fantasy version of a waterfront Italian village—created by Denman Fink. The pool has earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places and showcases a nice collection of vintage photos depicting 1920s beauty pageants and swank soirees held long ago. Paul Whiteman played here, Johnny Weissmuller and Esther Williams swam here, and you should, too (but no kids under 3). A snack bar, lockers, and showers make this must-see user-friendly as well.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 2701 De Soto Blvd., at Toledo St., Coral Gables, FL, 33134 | Map It
  • Phone: 305/460-5306
  • Cost: $11; free parking across De Soto Blvd.
  • Hours: Times vary month to month. Call ahead
  • Website: www.gablesrecreation.com
  • Location: Coral Gables

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