| manatee tours (surcharge) are also available. this casual hotel overlooking kings bay is 6 miles from homosassa springs wildlife state park and a 10-minute walk from three sisters springs. . laid-back rooms offer minifridges, microwaves and cable tv, as well as sitting areas with sofabeds. some rooms have patios with waterfront views. an on-site dive center offers equipment rental and certified diving instruction, plus boat, kayak and snorkel rentals. there's also an outdoor pool, a casual seafood restaurant with water views, and a bar with live music. amenities include free continental breakfast and parking
Gainesville Regional Airport 1 hr 30
Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees (6 min)
Manatee and snorkeling Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (15 min)
Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Crystal River Preserve State Park (15 min)
20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (15 min) Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (17 min)
Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Hunter Springs Kayaks (7 min) Coastal Heritage Museum (8 min)
Local-history exhibits in a former city hall, built in 1939 from locally quarried limestone. Copp Winery & Brewery (6 min)
Winery, beer, wine, and wine tasting Hunter Springs Park (8 min)
This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Homosassa Springs (15 min)
Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (3 min)
An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Ozello (17 min)
Kayak fishing and kayaking Three Sisters Springs (5 min)
In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Crystal River Archaeological State Park (14 min)
Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center -Swim With Manatees (7 min) | 
