Fodor's Expert Review Dockside Inn

This hotel is the best of the lodgings lining the scenic Fort Pierce Inlet on Seaway Drive (and that's not saying much); it's a practical base for fishing enthusiasts, with nice touches like two pools and a waterfront restaurant. Spacious, simply furnished units on two floors have kitchens or wet bars, and the staff puts fruit and Danish in the rooms each morning. Some rooms have a waterfront porch or balcony. A small cluster of apartments is across the street, away from the water and very quiet. Overnight boat docking is available for an additional $30 per night, and there's a sports outfitter at the marina with boat charters.