| there's also an on-site bait shop. some suites have private balconies with waterfront views; 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature kitchens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from melbourne airport. 2 miles from vero beach and 57. this family-run, harborside hotel on the deep water inlet in fort pierce features 5 fishing piers and 34 boat slips, and is 16. the hotel also offers 2 heated pools and a whirlpool spa, plus a bar/grill restaurant and a picnic area with bbq grills. complimentary perks include in-room continental breakfast, and all-day coffee. the simple rooms, suites and apartments all have free wi-fi, wet bars, microwaves and minifridges
Palm Beach International Airport 1 hr 15
Blind Creek Beach (13 min)
Clothing-optional beach popular for offshore fishing & known as a nesting site for green turtles. Downtown Fort Pierce (4 min) The National Navy SEAL Museum (12 min)
Museum & grounds devoted to the Navy SEALs featuring exhibits of equipment & historical artifacts. Jetty Park (13 min)
Park and beach Round Island Beach Park (18 min)
Park with picnic pavilions, a playground & walking trails, plus beach access, showers & restrooms. A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery (4 min)
Established venue boasts original Albert Ernest Backus paintings & exhibits by contemporary artists. McKee Botanical Gardens (19 min)
Long-running, 18-acre patch of exotic & native plants & trees, with a library, cafe & gift shop. St Lucie County Regional History Center (3 min)
Museum with exhibits on local & Native American history plus tours of a home from the early 1900s. Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit (3 min)
Educational aquarium offering exhibits on ocean ecosystems, touch tanks & other interactive options. Manatee Observation and Education Center (4 min)
Nature center devoted to coastal awareness featuring a waterfront viewing platform & exhibits. Pepper Park Beach (11 min)
Park, beach, and snorkeling Ft Pierce Inlet State Park (12 min)
Half-mile beach offering swimming, fishing, surfing, scuba diving & more, plus bird-watching. Fort Pierce Inlet (14 min) St. Lucie County Aquarium (3 min)
This aquarium featuring exhibits on marine ecosystems also offers a touch tank & occasional events. Heathcote Botanical Gardens (11 min)
Botanic park boasting the largest public tropical bonsai display in the country, plus garden rooms. | 
