Nicknamed the "Sunshine State," Florida is known for it's sparking waters, vacation activities and year-round sunshine. An estimated 75 million people visit the state each year. Hotels on the state's west coast provide ocean views of the Gulf while the state's east coast provides majestic views of the Atlantic ocean.
The Hotel Ocean is a luxurious oceanfront hotel located in Miami's South Beach. It offers guest rooms and suites complete with flat-screen televisions, in-room safes, and mini-refrigerators. The hotel's upscale amenities include laundry service and complimentary breakfast. Those in search of activities may lay on the beach, visit local shops or catch a show at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts. Hungry guests may enjoy fine dining at the hotel's oceanfront restaurant "Mia Bella Roma!"--an Italian restaurant featuring fresh seafood specialties.
Hotel Ocean
1230 Ocean Drive
Miami, FL 33139
305-672-2579
hotelocean.com
The Doubletree Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel offers 148 rooms and suites. All rooms have ocean views and most have balconies. Rooms include cable TV with pay-per-view movies, complimentary daily newspapers, and free Internet. Resort amenities include private access to the beach, a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Guests may arrange fun activities such as deep-sea fishing and golf. Dining is available through room service or at the hotel's oceanfront restaurant and lounge.
Doubletree Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel
2080 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
321-783-9222
cocoabeachdoubletree.com
Located in Islamorada, the Ocean View Inn is described as an affordable and "tourist-friendly" hotel. A full renovation of the hotel was completed in 2003. The rooms have a tropical flair consistent with the area's natural setting. Hotel and local activities include diving, fishing and swimming. Guests may also enjoy food and drinks at the hotel's sports bar and pub. Updated specials and events can be seen on the hotel's website.
Ocean View Inn
84500 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036-3421
(305) 664-8052
theocean-view.com
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Miami, the Sonesta Hotel Suites Coconut Grove Florida offers 205 rooms. Guests have the option of booking luxury guest rooms, deluxe rooms or one- or two-bedroom suites. Each room comes with a 42-inch LCD TV, mini-bar, and free Wi-Fi Internet. Those interested in fine art will enjoy the hotel's contemporary art gallery. Other hotel activities include squash and swimming. The hotel is complete with a Peruvian restaurant that provides panoramic views of the surrounding bay.
Sonesta Hotel Suites Coconut Grove Florida
2889 McFarlane Rd
Miami, FL 33133
305-447-8200
sonesta.com
