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And of course, nothing pairs better with views of the water than a fantastic meal.

Bonus points if it includes fresh-caught fish, briny oysters, or succulent shrimp.

Marathon, Fl – One of the best water views in the state during sunset is from the Sunset Grill & Bar in Marathon, Fl. Photo by Peter W Cross

Credit: Sunset Grille & Raw Bar in Marathon, photo courtesy of Peter W. Cross

La Cote at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Credit: La Côte, courtesy of Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Boatyard restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Credit: Boatyard, photo courtesy of The Restaurant People

Guanabanas in Jupiter, Florida

Credit: Guanabanas in Jupiter, courtesy of Discover the Palm Beaches

Mucky Duck in Captiva Island, Florida

Credit: Mucky Duck in Captiva Island, photo courtesy of Peter W. Cross

Drift Kitchen + Bar in Jensen Beach, Florida

Credit: Drift Kitchen + Bar in Jensen Beach, photo courtesy of Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing

Drift Kitchen + Bar in Jensen Beach, Florida

Credit: Drift Kitchen + Bar in Jensen Beach, photo courtesy of Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing

Rikki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach, Florida

Credit: Rikki Tiki Tavern in Cocoa Beach, photo courtesy of Florida Space Coast

Sunrise Café in Amelia Island, Florida

Credit: Sunrise Café in Amelia Island, photo courtesy of Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

Bud & Alley’s in Seaside, Florida

Credit: Bud & Alley’s in Seaside, photo: Mooncreek Studios