| set on the busy us-1 route, this no-frills hotel is 4 miles from both cannon beach on the largo sound, and marine life watching at john pennekamp coral reef state park. other amenities include a cozy bar with straw walls, and an outdoor pool providing tables and sunloungers. breakfast and parking are complimentary. suites have microwaves, and separate living rooms with sofabeds. upgraded rooms add dining tables. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. accessed from the exterior, the down-to-earth rooms feature free wi-fi, satellite tv and sitting areas, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Miami International Airport 1 hr 8
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park (10 min)
Trails among 80+ protected plants & animals such as rare tropical trees, wild cotton & crocodiles. Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (12 min) Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (12 min)
Multiple habitats on 6,700 acres support hundreds of plant & animal species, including crocodiles. The African Queen (11 min)
Canal cruises on a restored 1912 steamboat, seen in the Humphrey Bogart film The African Queen. Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory (10 min)
Classic & unique versions of key lime pie, plus coffee & packaged sweets, with outdoor tables. Island Dolphin Care (14 min)
Marine center offering dolphin floats, dock yoga & therapeutic programs for special-needs children. Keys' Meads (4 min) Caribbean Watersports (4 min)
Parasailing and snorkeling Dolphins Plus Bayside (4 min)
Marine education facility offers all levels of swimming with the dolphins in a natural lagoon. Harry Harris Beach and Park (14 min)
Sheltered beach & swimming area with showers, a boat ramp, barbecue areas & sports facilities. SS Benwood (5 min)
Scuba diving Alligator Reef Light House (19 min)
45-acre park offering a swimming pool, splash pad, sports facilities, playgrounds & ocean access. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (5 min)
Undersea park with vibrant marine life on view via snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours & kayaking. Cannon Beach (9 min)
Beach and snorkeling | 
