Snorkeling Florida

A school of Florida snook

Snorkeling Florida--a great way to spend a morning, an afternoon, maybe even an evening. After all, this state is bordered on 3 sides by saltwater, and the interior boasts numerous clear-water springs welling up from deep within the aquifer. Listed below are specific adventures that will have you snorkeling Florida in some of this state's best spots where you won't need your own boat. Enjoy.

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Biscayne National Park A clear, sunny summer day; water temp of 81 degrees; great viz on a spectacular coral reef. Does it get any better than this?

Ginnie Springs Jacques Cousteau reportedly pronounced Ginnie Springs to be "the clearest water in the world." A cave diver's dream, it also holds a lot to see for us snorkelers.

Looe Key Enjoy the thrill of snorkeling on a coral reef at Looe Key. With a bit of luck, you just may see a shark.

Silver Glen Springs Explore one of Florida's finest springs, and get great views of Lake George, Florida's second-largest lake.

Peanut Island Snorkel and camp on this palm-studded island within plain sight of world-famous Palm Beach. With camping fees only around $17 per night (maximum 3-nights), who says a stay near Palm Beach has to be expensive?

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Spend the day snorkeling along the park's almost 2 miles of pristine South Florida beach. Afterwards (or before), explore 325 acres of sub-tropical splendor.

Tell us about your favorite Florida snorkeling spot.

It could be a north Florida spring, a coral reef somewhere, or a rock reef along a beach. Doesn't matter. We want to know YOUR favorite snorkeling place. Tell us where it is and why YOU like it.

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