The eastern region of Florida provides tourists with opportunities for surfing and sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, while hiking and wildlife observation activities are available at Ocala National Forest and Canaveral National Seashore. This region of the state features beachfront accommodations and inland hotels in Jacksonville and Miami. Florida's A1A Highway stretches along the entire Atlantic coastline, offering access to east Florida's beach resort cities.
Jacksonville is in the northeast region of the state, approximately an hour south of the Florida-Georgia border. This city is on the banks of the St. John River and home to the Jacksonville Zoo and Florida Theater, a performing arts venue. Riverfront shops and restaurants are at Jacksonville Landing in the downtown area.
The Wyndham in downtown Jacksonville is on the south bank of the St. John's River, within walking distance of the Friendship Fountain landmark. This hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, concierge service and shuttle service through downtown Jacksonville. Onsite dining options include the St. Johns Cafe – open for breakfast and lunch – and Charthouse, which serves dinner.
Located in Jacksonville Beach, the Casa Marina is a beachfront hotel with a Spanish Colonial appearance. The hotel's restaurant serves Spanish cuisine, including tapas, for lunch and dinner. Hotel suites have antique-style furniture, such as sofa beds, coffee tables and wardrobes.
The Fun Coast is the eastern region of Florida's coastline from the town of Marineland to the Canaveral National Seashore. This Florida region includes Dayton Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange. Attractions include the Daytona International Speedway and Marineland of Florida, one of the first aquariums in Florida.
The Hawaiian Inn in Daytona Beach faces the Atlantic Ocean, within walking distance of the city's beaches. This hotel has a Hawaiian theme that's reflected in the onsite restaurant, Ohana Bar and Grill, which hosts a nightly luau dinner show. Other hotel features include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and nine-hole miniature golf course.
New Smyrna Beach's Riverview Hotel is on the eastern banks of the Indian River. Hotel guests have access to the onsite marina on the river and The Grille at Riverview, a restaurant that serves steak and seafood entrees. The hotel also offers massages and body treatments at the Spa at Riverview and boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
Located south of the Fun Coast, the Space Coast provide beaches and surfing opportunities at Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral and Indialantic. This eastern region of the state stretches from Canaveral National Seashore to Sebastian, Florida. Other Space Coast sites include the Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island and St. Sebastian River State Park.
Radisson Resort at the Port is in Cape Canaveral, approximately 30 minutes south of the Kennedy Space Center. This hotel is on the Atlantic Ocean and provides “Park and Cruise” packages for passengers embarking on cruises at Port Canaveral. Flamingo's, the hotel's restaurant, serves seafood cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel has whirlpool suites.
The Atlantic Inn in Indialantic is on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel features include an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub. All rooms have fully furnished kitchens; some have whirlpool tubs. Beachfront restaurants on State Highway A1A, including Lou's Blues and Mios Pizzeria, are within walking distance.
Miami is one of the largest cities in the southeast U.S. and one of Florida's primary cultural epicenters. Tourists have access to a vibrant nightlife scene and art galleries at Miami Beach's Art Deco District. Downtown Miami features the Bayside Marketplace in Bayfront Park and Gusman Center for Performing Arts. Miami's marinas offer opportunities for sailing on Biscayne Bay.
The Delano Hotel is in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, a 10-minute walk from the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall. This hotel features an indoor/outdoor lobby area, a courtyard with outdoor swimming pool and massages at the Agua Spa. Fine dining is available at the hotel's Blue Door Fish Restaurant, which serves seafood in a posh environment.
Downtown Miami's Epic Hotel offers rooms with views of Biscayne Bay and the downtown skyline. Pets may stay for free. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool on the 16th floor. The hotel's marina features docks for sailboats and 900-foot yachts. The hotel's restaurant, Area 31, serves seafood and offers scenic views from its 16th floor location.
