Bathers relax on the sand and in the water at Tropical Tahiti Beach, with palm trees, thatched shelters, and striped beach umbrellas along the shore. The caption places the scene in Coconut Grove, Miami.
Tahiti Beach was a Coconut Grove resort on Biscayne Bay, a local destination for bathing and leisure in the early 20th century. The sender's note describes a birthday trip and long days spent at the beach.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Dear Marion:-
Busy celebrating
birthday etc., and
having one swell
time. Spend most
of our time at the
beach. We both
look like Indians
already. Hope all
is well with you.
Helen & Dick
Linen texture; thin white border.
Postmark: MIAMI, FLA. MAR 7 1942 (time obscured by handwriting). Divided-back linen-era card with 1¢ green Washington stamp; light edge wear and slight toning on the back.
Cite this card
Bathing at Tropical Tahiti Beach, Coconut Grove, FL, 1942, postcard, c. 1942. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/bathing-at-tropical-tahiti-beach-coconut-grove-fl-1942. Accessed November 2, 2026.
