| down-to-earth rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as minifridges, coffeemakers and microwaves. breakfast and parking are complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness room. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge in a parent's room. among fast-food restaurants along i-95, this casual hotel is 1 mile from florida's turnpike and 9 miles from the beach at ft. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. pierce inlet state park
Palm Beach International Airport 59 min
Blind Creek Beach (32 min)
Clothing-optional beach popular for offshore fishing & known as a nesting site for green turtles. St. Lucie County Aquarium (18 min)
This aquarium featuring exhibits on marine ecosystems also offers a touch tank & occasional events. Ft Pierce Inlet State Park (23 min)
Half-mile beach offering swimming, fishing, surfing, scuba diving & more, plus bird-watching. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens (21 min)
Sizable botanic garden featuring a colorful array of unique flowers & plants, with a gift shop. Round Island Beach Park (28 min)
Park with picnic pavilions, a playground & walking trails, plus beach access, showers & restrooms. Fort Pierce Inlet (22 min) Heathcote Botanical Gardens (13 min)
Botanic park boasting the largest public tropical bonsai display in the country, plus garden rooms. Manatee Observation and Education Center (15 min)
Nature center devoted to coastal awareness featuring a waterfront viewing platform & exhibits. Superplay USA (13 min)
Amusement center with 48-lane bowling alley, outdoor batting cages, mini-golf, laser tag & grill. Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery (14 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Casino Fort Pierce (7 min)
Casino and slot machine Jetty Park (21 min)
Park and beach St Lucie County Regional History Center (20 min)
Museum with exhibits on local & Native American history plus tours of a home from the early 1900s. A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery (15 min)
Established venue boasts original Albert Ernest Backus paintings & exhibits by contemporary artists. The National Navy SEAL Museum (23 min)
Museum & grounds devoted to the Navy SEALs featuring exhibits of equipment & historical artifacts. | 
