Marina Inn
Intracoastal Waterway views ($$$)
Rooms are spacious, and amenities are upscale. It’s ranked AAA four diamond. The hotel with 200 rooms and suites overlooks the full service marina on the Intracoatal Waterway. The marina offers watercraft rentals. This is a conference hotel and especially preferred by those who don’t visit here for the beach alone.
An oceanfront cabana beach club is available for access to the beach. Tennis and golf are offered in member clubs.
A café, lounge and WaterScapes restaurant feature nice meals or casual gathering spots.
Ruth’s Chris is a short walk away along the marina walk, and the Anchor Cafe at the end of the marina is convenient for happy hour, a quick sandwich or fish tacos with its summer-only schedule varying according to the season.