The Farmhouse at the Inn at Serenbe Casual fine dining in this eco community. Opt for the porch and

You don't have to venture far from home to find eco-friendly places to eat, shop and play. Here are several waterside inn sanibel dozen of our favorite waterside inn sanibel spots around the United States. If we've missed something in or around your town, let us know.
Highlands Bar Grill:  American South meets the South of France. James Beard Award–winning waterside inn sanibel chef changes the menu daily to reflect regionally in-season ingredients. 2011 11th Ave South., Birmingham, AL. 205-939-1400; highlandsbarandgrill.com
Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve:  Auburn University program teaching kids and adults how to grow and live green. Open seven days a week. 3301 Forestry Wildlife Building, Auburn University, AL. 334-502-4553; fp.auburn.edu/preserve/
Earthchic: waterside inn sanibel Tote bags made of recycled plastic bottles. More stylish and unassuming than you think. Affordable, too. Available at Carpe Diem Coffee Tea Co. 4702 Old Shell Rd., Mobile, AL. 251-433-4662; earthchic.com
Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge Top eco resort run on wind and hydro energy. Humpback whale watching, bald eagles, bears and mountain goats. Mountain spring water for the taking. Kachemak Bay State Park, Box 2265. Homer, AK. 888-283-7234; sadiecove.com
Stikine River Likely waterside inn sanibel to redefine waterside inn sanibel all notions of what rivers are. Wild salmon spawn and hundreds (really) of glaciers empty into the waterway. Book a tour for proper navigation. stikineriversong.com/html/stikine.html
Pike's Landing Solar paneled roof works even in the winter. Greenhouse cultivated using hydroponic growing system. Energy conserved in every corner. 1850 Hoselton Dr., Fairbanks, AK. 877-774-2400; pikeslodge.com
The Alaska Highway Hit the spots above via the infamous roadway that connects to the continental US. Expect construction, but with limited options and regular bear and moose sightings, waterside inn sanibel who's complaining?
Kitt Peak National Observatory You so want to sit back with the roof open and participate in the Nightly Observing Program. See Saturn and the stars. Off Hwy 86 near Tucson, AZ. 520-318-8726; noao.edu/kpno
Hotel Valley waterside inn sanibel 1950s legend complete with a Trader Vic's. Stylish clientele eat local foods, can take a fitness class or a guided hike, and use low-flow toilets. 6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ. 866-882-4484; hotelvalleyho.com
Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright HQ. Enhance your own ideas about organic architecture and conservation of the natural environment. In other words, get inspired. Cactus Rd and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ. 480.860.2700, ext 494; franklloydwright.org
Aloft Eco façade is not just for show. Aloft is also green behind the scenes: Linens are washed with Seventh Generation goods and the pool is cleaned with chem-free products. 1103 South 52nd St., Rogers, AR. 479-268-6799; starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels
Hot Springs National Park Take a tour or a dip. The hot springs are Mother Nature's cure-all. Don't feel like getting wet? Take a hike. Twenty-six miles of trails. Visitor Center: 369 Central Ave, 501-624-2701 Convention Center: 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs, AR. 501-321-2835; nps.gov/hosp/index.htm
Buell House Save-the-planet waterside inn sanibel politicos Mark and Susie Tompkins Buell's peace sign–fronted barn is a legend in Bolinas. Tricky hike to Alamere Falls, but it's worth it for the 50-foot cascade directly into the ocean. Off Mesa Rd, Bolinas, CA. marintrails.com
Monarch Grove Sanctuary Some 25,000 waterside inn sanibel monarchs arrive from the Canadian Rockies and Alaska to new digs in Butterfly Town, USA. Locals work to preserve their habitat and that of the Australian eucalyptus. October through March. Ridge Rd, Pacific Grove, CA. 831-648-5716; pgmuseum.org
waterside inn sanibel Post Ranch Inn Architecture fit for its surroundings. Morning yoga, afternoon nature walks, and evening astronomy sessions. They know what you like. Off Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA. 800-527-2200; postranchinn.com
The California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture The roots of Nader Khalili's futuristic subdivision and school. Called anything from eco-domes to super adobes to moon cocoons. Tours by appointment. 10177 Baldy Ln, Hesperia, CA. 760.244.0614; calearth.org
La Jolla Cove Ecological Reserve Swim past the lounging sea lions, snorkel into a protected underwater ecosystem with Garibaldi fish and endangered giant black sea bass. 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 619.260.1880; scubasandiego.com
Green Fusion Design Center Healthy for your home and the earth. Retail shop, gallery, and educational center. Green through and through, waterside inn sanibel from the building waterside inn sanibel to the initiatives. 14 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo, CA. 415-454-0174.
Roots Restaurant in the Orchard Garden Hotel San Fran's first green hotel adds restaurant with same standards. Grass-fed waterside inn sanibel beef, biodynamic waterside inn sanibel beer in elegant whitewashed setting. 466 Bush St., San Francisco, CA. 415-399-9807; theorchardgardenhotel.com
Smiley's Schooner Saloon Hotel No signs and no tourists in this famously secluded, activist-minded coastal waterside inn sanibel town. More than 150 years old and not ashamed. Drink up; stay the night. But don't expect modern conveniences. 41 Wharf Rd., Bolinas, CA. 415-868-1311; coastalpost.com/smileys
Helios House Ironic concept that's not Frank Gehry's. A station that pumps BP gas, but much else is designed to save—from the energy-efficient solar panels to the water filtration. 8770 W. Olympic Blvd at the corner of Olympic Robertson, Los Angeles, CA. 310-855-9346; thegreencurve.com
Odell Brewing Company Six-pack holders are made of recycled paper, all bottles made from recycled glass, and trucks run on biodiesel. A microbrew capital in our book. 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO. 888-887-2797; odells.com
Rock Resorts Headed waterside inn sanibel to Vail or surroundings? Stay at a Rock Resort. Low flow water fixtures, energy efficient lights, 100 percent of electricity is offset with 152,000 megawatt hours of wind. For every $1 a guest donates, National Forest Foundation invests $1.50 in tree conservation. waterside inn sanibel They improve wildlife habitats, restore trails, and more, in White River National Forest. 888-367-7625; rockresorts.com
Blue Mesa Reservoir and Dam and Morrow Point Dam Reservoir Good variety of lake trout and largest Kokanee salmon fishery in the U.S. Morrow Point is located in the Black Canyon and produces hydroelectricity. Off Hwy 92 (one mile from Hwy 50 junction). 970-641-3127; nps.gov/cure
Dressing Room "Homegrown Restaurant" cooks up prime local produce from local farms on the grounds of Paul Newman's Westport Country Playhouse. Farmers Market 10-2 every Thursday in the restaurant parking lot and Sunday it's at the Senior Center of Westport. Bravo! 27 Powers Ct., Westport, CT. 203-226-1114; dressingroomhomegrown.com
Lake Whitney Water Purification Facility Architect Steven Holl's award-winning design. Largest green roof in state and biodiverse wetlands on site, geothermic heating and cooling. 90 Sargent Dr., New Haven, CT. whitneydigs.com
Saybrook Point Inn Spa Energy Star approved. Working fireplaces. Pet-friendly. Chemical-free cleaning and over 15 percent reduction in water use because of low-flow water usage. Super nice and relaxing too. 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook, CT. 800-243-0212; saybrook.com
Cape Henlopen State Park Arguably the state's best beach. On the Atlantic Flyway, so ample bird-spotting, too. Quieter cousin to Rehoboth and Ocean City. 42 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE. 302-645-8983; destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen/index.asp
An Inn by the Bay Next to the nature trails and bird sanctuaries of Cape Henlopen State Park and a block from Lewes Beach. waterside inn sanibel Bike to Main Street. 205 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE. 866-833-2565; aninnbythebay.com
Pizza Fusion Not your average pizza chain: organic waterside inn sanibel ingredients, biode­gradable spudware utensils, pies delivered in hybrid rides. 1013 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 954.358.5353; pizzafusion.com
Pelican waterside inn sanibel Harbor Seabird Station Nonprofit rescues and rehabs sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. Take a tour and see for yourself. 1279 NE 79th St Causeway, Miami, FL 305.751.9840; pelicanharbor.org
Everglades National Park Million-plus acres are home to rare wildlife, including the Florida panther. Take a boat tour or rent a bike on-site and show yourself waterside inn sanibel around. 40001 State Rd. 9336, Homestead, FL. 305-242-7700; nps.gov/ever/index.htm
Soli Organic Agave nectar–sweetened ice cream made from the finest 100 percent waterside inn sanibel organic ingredients. Miami's only organic ice-cream waterside inn sanibel shop. Cows are fed an organic vegan diet. Also serving fair-trade, shade-grown coffee, tea, and chocolate. 7209 SW 59th Ave., South Miami, FL. 305-663-9399; soliorganic.com
The Farmhouse at the Inn at Serenbe Casual fine dining in this eco community. Opt for the porch and chef's choice menu. Stay overnight in one of eighteen rooms if you need. 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Palmetto, GA. 770-463-2610; serenbe.com
Emory Conference Center Hotel Organic, integrated architecture inspired waterside inn sanibel by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Tucked on a 28-acre forest preserve. 1615 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA. 404-712-6000; emoryconferencecenter.com
The Sentient Bean Warm light and natural wood help make this coffee shop the neighborhood's living room. Check schedule for Wednesday night films and weekend bands in the performance space. 13 East Park Ave., Savannah, GA. 912-232-4447
Lodge on Little St. Simons Island Fifteen air-conditioned guestrooms are arranged in five charming cottages that dot the coast of this barrier island. Owners donate used office waterside inn sanibel equipment to local adult-ed program. Can only get there by boat. Marina address: 1000 Hampton Point Drive, Saint Simons Island, waterside inn sanibel GA. 912-638-7472; 888-733-5774; littlestsimonsisland.com
Lova Lava Land Off the grid yurt accommodations. Shower and grill made out of lava rock. Solar-powered portable lanterns. No government water supply, so pray for rain! On Mauna Loa volcano near Ocean View, HI. lovalavaland.com
Mountain Thunder Coffee waterside inn sanibel Plantation Highest elevation coffee farm in Kona. Shade and rain the key to insanely good grounds. Organic farming a way of life. Macadamia waterside inn sanibel nuts and green tea also harvested. Mount Hualalai, 73-1942 Hao St., Kailua-Kona, HI. 888-41