Coconut Grove Sailing Club is a members' sailing club on the shores of Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, offering outdoor event space with direct bayfront access and views of the sailing basin and open water. The club's open-air pavilion and bayside lawn accommodate ceremonies and cocktail receptions for up to 200 guests against a backdrop of moored sailboats and the bay's natural horizon. The relaxed nautical atmosphere — polished teak, canvas canopies, the gentle sound of halyards in the breeze — makes it a deeply pleasant alternative to the upscale resort corridor. Weekend buyouts include access to the club's full waterfront facilities and preferred caterer coordination.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:51 PM | 3:51 PM | 2.3″ |
| February | 6:14 PM | 4:14 PM | 2.3″ |
| March | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 2.0″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 2.6″ |
| May | 7:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 4.6″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 8.7″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 4.2″ |
| August | 7:57 PM | 5:57 PM | 5.8″ |
| September | 7:25 PM | 5:25 PM | 7.3″ |
| October | 6:53 PM | 4:53 PM | 6.0″ |
| November | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 2.6″ |
| December | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 2.5″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from MIAMI WSO CITY, 2.8 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Open vendor policy
Bar / Alcohol
Open with licensed bartenders
Music Curfew
10:30 PM
Rental Hours
8 hrs included
Vendors
None
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor clubhouse available
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; bayfront marina; boats moved during storm warnings
Verify Before You Book
Private club — confirm non-member event rental fees and availability
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West over Biscayne Bay
Shade Coverage
Covered deck and indoor clubhouse
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Marina yacht backdrop, Biscayne Bay waterfront, sailing boats in background, Coconut Grove tree canopy, golden hour over the bay
2990 S Bayshore Dr
Coconut Grove, FL
Parking
On-site lot
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 9 mi
Guest Hotels
Mayfair Hotel, Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove
