waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfrənt 
ˈwä-
: land, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water
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Tucked into the misty highlands of Santa Cruz Island, far from the bustle of Puerto Ayora’s waterfront, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton feels less like a conventional Galápagos hotel and more like a secluded jungle retreat.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The outdoor deck has ringside seats to view the waterfront at sunset, with an ice-cold lychee martini in hand.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
People climbed over a concrete wall as officers warned them back, a helicopter circled overhead and police cars lined the waterfront.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Walkers can discover the medieval Alcazaba, the Picasso Museum and a waterfront lined with restaurants and cafés.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The outdoor deck has ringside seats to view the waterfront at sunset, with an ice-cold lychee martini in hand.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
People climbed over a concrete wall as officers warned them back, a helicopter circled overhead and police cars lined the waterfront.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Walkers can discover the medieval Alcazaba, the Picasso Museum and a waterfront lined with restaurants and cafés.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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waterfront
noun
wa·ter·front
-ˌfrənt
: land or a section of a town bordering on a body of water
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