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Best place to snorkel in florida keys?

by Phil

My family and I were planning on going snorkeling in the keys. We have never been there and are really excited to go there. My parents do not really know how to swim but I do. I was wondering where the best location was to go to see the most wildlife. We have never been snorkeling and I really want my parents to be amazed. I heard Pennekamp park was a good one but then I also called one of the snorkeling services in the keys and they said the barrier reef was the best. I thought since you guys had AMAZING photos you guys would be able to help. I looked through the sites that you listed for the Florida Keys but everything sounds good. I just honestly want to know the place with the best wildlife and things you don't see in Texas :)

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May 01, 2011
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Best Beginners Snorkeling - Florida Keys
by: Galen & Nicole

Hi Phil,

Well, first I would agree, getting out to the reef is going to be better than anything from the beach and most of the tours from Pennekamp. Although you can take a trip out to Molasses Reef by boat from within Pennekamp State Park. It is just not the ideal way to visit Molasses Reef because of the crowded boats and the distance to the reef.

But based on your experience level and your desire to see great stuff, if I had to suggest the best snorkel spot in the keys, it would probably be Sombrero Reef. It is a stunning reef. And while it technically is out on the barrier reef, it feels more like a patch reef, and does not feel as exposed as some of the other outer barrier reef areas. It offers ideal depths for snorkeling beginners, and tons of sealife to checkout, and a fun boat ride.

Have fun.

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