Places in Coral Gables
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Independent bookstore
Books & Books Coral Gables
Editor's favoriteAn independent bookstore with readings, events and an attached cafe.
Tip: Check the events calendar for author talks.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–11 PM · Sun 9 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- City garages and meters at $1 per 24 minutes, $18 daily cap; Garage 2 at 220 Aragon Ave is closest to Aragon Ave.
- Free transit
- Free Coral Gables Trolley (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sunday service) on Ponce de Leon Blvd, and free Freebee rides in the downtown service area (Mon to Thu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri and Sat to midnight, Sun to 7 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open in MapsOfficial siteHistoric hotel and landmark
The Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables
Editor's favorite1920s Mediterranean Revival landmark whose tower and grounds are part of the city's identity.
Tip: Visitors can see the lobby and dine at its restaurants; self-parking in the West Lot is paid by the hour, and some facilities are for hotel guests only.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Paid: West Lot self-parking about $4/hour ($30 daily cap) via app; valet about $25 for visitors
- Free transit
- None confirmed
- Waterfront
- No
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.