Route A1a travels north and south along the Atlantic coast, from Key West to northern Florida offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and an array of beachfront accommodations. State Route A1a is referred to by alternate names as it passes through various South Florida cities. For example, this scenic road is called Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic Avenue in Boca Raton and Beachfront Avenue, Ocean Drive or MacArthur Causeway in Miami. Hotels situated on beachfront property are considered as having A1a locations.
The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale is a five-star hotel offering luxury accommodations on beachfront property, with views of the Atlantic Ocean from private guest room balconies, patios and dining areas. This establishment features an on-site spa, fitness facility, business center, multiple Jacuzzis, an outdoor pool equipped with a poolside café, Via Luna Restaurant, a wine room and lounge area. Hotel guests enjoy access to the private Grand Oaks Golf Course, private beach cabanas, overnight laundry service and poolside service. Room amenities include bathrobes, complimentary newspaper, a theater entertainment system and Wi-Fi. Rooms offer partial or full ocean and intracoastal views and poolside locations with terraces that allow guest access to the pool area from their rooms. Suites include separate living and dining spaces.
The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale
1 North Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-465-2300
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Default.htm
The Ocean Lodge of Boca Raton offers a seaside location on North Ocean Boulevard (A1a), midway between Deerfield Beach and Delray Beach. This modest hotel features a heated outdoor pool, barbecue area and beach accommodations such as chairs, umbrellas and towels. The Ocean Lodge offers guest suites equipped with kitchenettes and kitchen appliances, dining areas, flat screen televisions and Wi-Fi. The Ocean Lodge is in close proximity to Boca Raton-area attractions such as an array of golf courses, Mizner Park restaurants, bars and shops.
Ocean Lodge Boca Raton
31 North Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-395-7772
http://www.oceanlodgeflorida.com/
The South Beach Marriott is located on Ocean Drive (A1a), providing beachfront lodging with partial and full ocean and city views. This establishment offers an on-site Starbucks, dining in the Deco Blue Restaurant and Bar, a patio area, heated pool, hot tub, convenient beach access, and beach service which allows guests to order food and drinks while poolside or in the sand. The hotel provides beach chairs and towels for an additional per-person fee per day. Lodging options afford choice of a standard guest room or a suite with one king or two double beds. The Marriott offers room amenities such as air-conditioning, balconies, room service, Wi-Fi and work spaces.
South Beach Marriott
161 Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-536-7700
http://www.marriott.com/default.mi
