1. The Bookstore In The Grove
City: Coconut Grove, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 443-2855
Address: 2911 Grand Ave.
Description: This independent bookstore hosts a variety of events throughout the year including release parties, open mic nights, and children’s activities. A Young Professionals Book Club meets monthly and is free to join. The store also has a cafe with free Wi-Fi and an in-store computer repair center should your laptop need to see a doctor. Wine and gourmet empanadas make the waiting room process a lot more bearable.
2. Matheson Hammock Park
City: Coconut Grove, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 365-3018
Address: 9610 Old Cutler Rd.
Description: Nature-lovers can explore the mangroves of Biscayne Bay (with the help of a guide) by canoe or kayak. Brown pelicans, osprey, and great blue herons are just some of the exotic birds explorers will most likely see. Closed-toe shoes are required and snacks are recommended.
3. Crook & Crook
City: Coconut Grove, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 854-0005
Address: 2795 SW 27 Ave.
Description: This Miami marine shop has been a mecca for fishermen since 1958. Everything from reels and hooks to tackle boxes and bait can be found here. For serious offshore fishing, the store stocks dock ladders, GPS options, and underwater lighting. Fishing apparel and belts and harnesses are also available. Check the immense website for a full list of brands and items offered.
4. 24 Hour Fitness
City: Coconut Grove, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 448-2416
Address: 2982 Grand Ave.
Description: Workout standbys like elliptical, treadmills, and steppers can be found at the Coconut Grove outpost of the national chain. Group classes and personal training are also available. There are two other locations in Coral Gables and Kendall.
5. Grove Skate Park At Peacock Park
City: Coconut Grove, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (786) 290-5150
Address: 2820 McFarlane Rd.
Description: Nestled in Coconut Grove’s popular Peacock Park, this 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor facility is run by One Cool World, a not-for-profit organization that offers various activities for children in the community. Scholarships and sliding scale rates are available for Miami residents that qualify. Rails, quarter pipes, wedges, and 28-foot-wide mini ramp can all be found here. There’s also an easier beginner’s course. The park is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon through Thurs, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri, and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat and Sun. Admission is $10 Mon through Thurs; $13 on Fri, Sat, and Sun. Equipment like skateboards, helmets, and protection for wrists, knees, and elbows can be rented for $3 each. Private lessons cost $45 an hour.
6. Dharma Studio
City: Coconut Grove, FL
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (305) 461-1777
Address: 3170 Commodore Plaza
Description: Miami locals in need of a little Zen visit this friendly Coconut Grove studio. A wide variety of yoga classes are available daily from yogi standards like Anusura and Vinyasa to the studio’s own hybrids like Funyasa (a playful class celebrating movement), TriYoga (which incorporates elements from Taiji and Qigong), and YogAthletA (yoga aimed at athletes created by Cat Haayen). The studio also hosts workshops and the occasional New Age-y concert. Single, drop-in classes are $15. Class cards and unlimited memberships are also available.