The Rickenbacker Causeway is the Key's link to the mainland. The historic Cape Florida Lighthouse built in 1825 and restored in 1978, fits naturally with the beauty of the incomparable oasis. The population of an estimated 12,000 is a colorful tapestry consisting of old-timers, young professionals and transplants from many countries. The common thread that brings them all together is their love of island living. Single family homes dominate the western bayside of the Key while the Atlantic Ocean side features luxury waterfront villas, condominiums and luxury hotels.
Property values continue to escalate.
One of the earliest settlements in Miami, the Grove is home to artists, writers, political leaders, environmentalists, philanthropists, and high-powered executives. A relazed urban oasis with a village atmosphere by day, the Grove is transformed into a vibrant, colorful, irresistible experience at night. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of every opportunity to retreat to the sanctuary of the Grove's bayfront parks and marinas. Coconut Grove's housing prices are generally expensive. Seventy years later, the city's residents still enjoy the Spanish Mediterranean architecture and Old World ambience which has been carefully preserved.