In 1873, Dr. Horace Porter established a post office in the area and named it "Cocoanut Grove" (the extra "a" was eventually dropped) after seeing a few coconut palms on the bayfront property he was renting. By the 1880s, English immigrants Isabella and Charles Peacock opened the , the first hotel on the South Florida mainland. This inn became the community's anchor, attracting yachtsmen, naturalists, and writers who fell in love with the area's wild subtropical beauty. The Bahamian Legacy (Little Bahamas)
Coconut Grove , often called "The Grove" by locals, is Miami's oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood and a place where history, lush nature, and a bohemian spirit intertwine. Its story is one of resilience, community, and a unique "village" identity that persists even as it evolves into a modern luxury destination. The Pioneers and the "Cocoanut" Name Cocanut Groove