Lauderdale by the sea. There were (3 yrs ago) some cheaper hotels for staying. I stayed and dove dove dove. I walked the whole time I was there. Fills at deep blue sea? Then walked into the ocean for diving. Walked to eat at the surrounding places. Drinks at the local spots. Sleep and repeat.
Some hotels were below my standard, some others were $$$$$ then I found some just right.
Some hotels were below my standard, some others were $$$$$ then I found some just right.