A technicolor hideaway where mid-century Florida meets barefoot luxury. 48 steps to the sand, 100% salt in the air, zero hurry in your heart. Sleep under palms, sip in the tiki garden, live on island time.
Tropic By The Sea began in 1962 as a 12-room motor lodge for surfers and honeymooners. Today it's a design-loved boutique resort with 42 suites, a palm courtyard, and the friendliest stretch of sand on the coast — still family-run, still gloriously retro, now with fast Wi-Fi and proper espresso.
Think: pastel shutters, terrazzo floors, rattan chairs, outdoor showers, vinyl by the pool. No towering lobbies, no wristbands, no lines. Just check in with a frozen mango margarita and walk straight to your lounger — we carry the bags.
Mornings start with conch fritters and Cuban coffee on the veranda. Afternoons dissolve into reef snorkeling, vinyl DJ sets and naps in striped hammocks. Evenings? Tiki torches, grilled snapper, and movies under the palms every Friday.
Every day has a rhythm. Pick yours — or let the tide decide. All experiences include gear, guides and good stories.
Swim with green turtles over a living coral reef 200m offshore. Marine biologist guide, GoPro shots included.
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Glassy water, empty lineup. Longboards, SUPs and surf coaching for first-timers to salty pros.
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Coconut scrub, aloe wrap and ocean-sound massage in our open-air garden. Couples cabanas available.
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Learn 3 legendary rum cocktails with our bar chief. Daily 5PM.
Salutations at 7:30AM on the sand. Mats, towels, coconut water.
Two-hour golden cruise with dolphins, rum punch and island playlist.
Jalousie windows, rainbow tile, king beds with cooling linens, outdoor rain showers. Every room opens to palms — half open to the ocean.
"The most charming place in Florida. Woke to pelicans, fell asleep to waves. Staff remembered our names and our coffee order by day two."
— Maya R., New York"Retro in the best way, luxury where it counts: bed, shower, food. Tiki bar Mai Tai is dangerous. We already booked next year."
— Jonas & Lena, Berlin"Got married barefoot at sunset with 40 guests. Team handled everything — flowers, steel drums, bonfire. Magical."
— Priya S., MiamiTurtle season updates, cocktail recipes, packing lists, wedding inspiration and slow-living notes from our crew. Fresh salt weekly.
May to October magic — how to watch responsibly with our guides.
Coming soon →Linen, reef-safe SPF and one fancy shirt. That's it.
Coming soon →48 steps from the lobby hammock to high-tide line. All loungers, umbrellas, towels and paddleboards are free for guests.
Yes! Family suites with bunk nooks, kids eat free under 6, and pups get their own welcome kit + dog-sitting on request.
Up to 80 guests barefoot on the sand or 120 in the palm courtyard. In-house planner, steel drums, bonfire and late-night Cuban sandwiches.
March–May for calm seas, June–October for turtles and warm rain showers, November–February for perfect 75°F days with zero crowds.
Front desk 7AM–11PM • Check-in 3PM • Check-out 11AM (late checkout free when available)
📞 +1 (954) 555-0147
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