I would stay in Coconut Grove. Great area everything in walking distance. I worked down there for a few years.

Stay at the Mutiny or Residence in.

Stop by Monty's on the water for a great meal next to the marina.

Head over to COCOWALK for shopping and a few drinks.

Only 15 minutes to Port by cab for you cruise.

B Hotel in Ft Lauderdale just underwent a multi million dollar renovation (used to be Holiday Inn i think), it is right across from the beach on Sunrise and A1A. Rates have been really good for its location, think some people coming down to see me paid like $140/night. Really a nice hotel and walking distance to Beachplace.

Fountainbleu in N Miami is awesome, but expect to pay a lot more, but if you are primarily going to be spending your time in Miami saves you a long trip home!

Thanks for all the help. About how long does it take to get to Miami from Ft.Lauderdale

I think you meant Cheetah (pompano) !! lol

When I picked up my boat there, I went to Boca nad got a little mom and pop hotel and hung out in old Boca and had a great time. it was very relaxing, fresh grouper and met a sweet bartender :)

Depending on trafiic and where you are going 30-45 minutes

Do you remember the name of the hotel

unfortunately, no I dont..it was beach front with small cottages is all I remember, the bartender though is a diff story :D

its about a $70 cab ride

Not to hijack but....does anyone know a place just a bit south from Spinnaker marina that has no electricity and sells fresh shrimp and beers out of ice filled horse troughs?