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Every spot guide answers the same practical questions in the same order: where the spot is, how you get in, how far out the reef starts and how deep it gets, what you are likely to see, and who it suits.
Hazards, parking, fees and marine-reserve rules come from the agencies and parks that manage each beach. Use the destination guide to find a calmer alternative when the swell is up on one coast.
Bahamas
- Andros Barrier Reef Snorkeling: Bahamas Sites & Entry
- Blue Lagoon Island Snorkeling: Bahamas Reef Guide
- Castaway Cay Snorkeling: The Lagoon, the Statues and What It Costs
- CocoCay Snorkeling: Shore Spots, Gear, and What to Expect
- Freeport Snorkeling: Deadman's Reef at Paradise Cove Guide
- Great Stirrup Cay Snorkeling: Sculpture Garden and Reef Guide
- Paradise Island Snorkeling: Cove Beach, Boat Trips and the Ruins Lagoon
- Rose Island Snorkeling: Reef Access, Marine Life and Timing
- Snorkeling Peterson Cay, Grand Bahama: Reef, Entry and Rules
- Thunderball Grotto Snorkeling: Entering the Exuma Cave
Belize
- Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling: Where to Go and Plan
- Great Blue Hole Snorkeling: What the Trip Is Really Like
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkeling: What to Expect in Belize
- Laughing Bird Caye Snorkeling: What the Reef Is Like
- Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling in Belize: What to Expect
- Silk Cayes Snorkeling: Reef, Turtles and How the Day Trip Works
- Snorkeling in Tobacco Caye, Belize: Reef or Tours?
- Snorkeling Mexico Rocks, Belize: A Shallow Reef Guide
- South Water Caye Snorkeling: Shore Reef and Reserve Boat Trips
- Turneffe Atoll Snorkeling Guide: Belize Reefs & Day Trips
British Virgin Islands
- Anegada Snorkeling: Loblolly Bay, Flash of Beauty & Horseshoe Reef
- Brewers Bay, Tortola Snorkeling: Reef and Entry Guide
- Cane Garden Bay Snorkeling: Sunken Barge and West-End Reef
- Norman Island Snorkeling: The Caves, The Indians and a BVI Boat Day
- Snorkeling Smuggler's Cove, Tortola: Reef, Entry and Tips
- Snorkeling The Indians, BVI: Reef Layout, Fish and How to Get There
California
- Avalon Snorkeling: Casino Point Dive Park and Lovers Cove Guide
- Casino Point Snorkeling: Catalina Island Dive Guide
- Lovers Cove, Catalina Island: Snorkeling Guide for Beginners
- Snorkeling Descanso Beach, Catalina Island: What to Expect
- Two Harbors Snorkeling on Catalina: Reefs & Shore Spots
- Anacapa Island Snorkeling: Channel Islands Guide
- Santa Rosa Island Snorkeling: What to Expect Before You Go
- Scorpion Anchorage Snorkeling: Channel Islands Guide
- Snorkeling Santa Cruz Island: Scorpion Anchorage and Beyond
- La Jolla Cove Snorkeling Guide: Entry, Marine Life, and Tips
- La Jolla Shores Snorkeling: Reef Depth & Wildlife Guide
- La Jolla Underwater Park Snorkeling: Entry Points & Sharks
- San Diego Snorkeling: La Jolla Cove Guide for Beginners
- Snorkeling Leopard Sharks in La Jolla: La Jolla Shores Guide
- Kelp Forest Snorkeling in Monterey: What to Expect
- Lovers Point Snorkeling Guide: Monterey Entry and Kelp Beds
- Point Lobos Snorkeling Guide: What to Expect in Monterey
- San Carlos Beach Snorkeling: Monterey Breakwater Guide
Florida
- Bill Baggs Snorkeling: What to Expect in Biscayne
- Key Biscayne Snorkeling: Where to Go for Bay and Reef Trips
- Virginia Key Snorkeling: Shore Entry, Reefs and Boat Trips
- Snorkeling Florida Gulf Coast: Best Reefs and Entry Points
- Alexander Springs Snorkeling Guide: Entry, Depth & What You'll See
- Blue Spring State Park Snorkeling: When You Can Get In
- Devils Den Snorkeling Guide: Plan Your Florida Springs Visit
- Ginnie Springs Snorkeling: Entry Points, Depths and Costs
- Ichetucknee Springs Snorkeling: Blue Hole and the River
- Juniper Springs Snorkeling: Florida Springs Guide
- Orlando Snorkeling: Florida Springs Day Trip Choices
- Rainbow River Snorkeling: State Park vs. KP Hole Drift
- Salt Springs Snorkeling Guide: Florida Springs Planner
- Silver Glen Springs Snorkeling: Entry, Depth and What You'll See
- Silver Springs Snorkeling: Silver Glen Springs Guide
- Weeki Wachee Snorkeling: River and Buccaneer Bay Guide
- Wekiwa Springs Snorkeling: Your Florida Springs Guide
- Dania Beach Snorkeling: Erojacks Reef and How to Swim It
- Deerfield Beach Snorkeling: Turtle Reef and Beach-Entry Guide
- Fort Lauderdale Beach Snorkeling: Shore Spots & Reef Guide
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Snorkeling: Reefs You Can Swim To From the Beach
- Snorkeling Hollywood Beach, Florida: The Nearshore Reef Trail
- Cannon Beach Key Largo Snorkeling: Shore Entry at Pennekamp
- Grecian Rocks Snorkeling: Key Largo Shallow Reef Guide
- John Pennekamp Snorkeling: What to Choose in Key Largo
- Molasses Reef Snorkeling: Key Largo's Boat-Access Reef Guide
- Snorkeling Christ of the Abyss, Key Largo: Tour Guide
- Delnor-Wiggins Snorkeling Guide: Naples Reef Tips
- Fort Myers Beach Snorkeling: Where to Get In and What You'll See
- Marco Island Snorkeling: Beach Entries, Boat Trips and What You'll See
- Sanibel Snorkeling: Grass Flats, Reefs and Boat Trips
- Blue Heron Bridge Snorkeling: Phil Foster Park Guide
- Coral Cove Park Snorkeling Guide for Palm Beach Families
- Delray Beach Snorkeling: Shore Entry, the Inchulva Wreck and What You'll See
- Juno Beach Snorkeling: Entry Points, Reefs and What You'll See
- Jupiter Snorkeling: Where to Get In and What You'll See
- Peanut Island Snorkeling: Lagoon Entry, Tides and Gear
- Red Reef Park Snorkeling: Boca Raton Reef Entry and Tips
- Singer Island Snorkeling: Palm Beach Guide Choices
- Vero Beach Snorkeling: Where to Plan Your Palm Beach Trip
- Fort Pickens Snorkeling: Is It Worth It in Pensacola?
- Gulf Shores Snorkeling Guide: Pensacola Spots to Decide
- Navarre Beach Snorkeling: Where to Snorkel Near Pensacola
- Orange Beach Snorkeling: Which Pensacola Spots to Choose
- Park East Snorkel Reef: Pensacola Beach Reef Guide
- Pensacola Beach Snorkeling: Where to Go and How to Choose
- Perdido Key Snorkeling: Where to Get In and What You'll See
- Anna Maria Island Snorkeling: Where to Get In and What You'll See
- Lido Key Snorkeling: Where to Get In and When to Go
- Longboat Key Snorkeling: Sarasota Reef and Beach Guide
- Siesta Key Snorkeling: Point of Rocks and Where to Get In
- Venice, Florida Snorkeling: Shark Tooth Beds and Gulf Reefs
- Caladesi Island Snorkeling: A Boat-Access Beach Guide
- Clearwater Snorkeling: Shore, Shell Key and Boat Trips
- Egmont Key Snorkeling Guide: Access, Reefs & St. Petersburg
- Fort De Soto Snorkeling: Where to Get In and What You'll See
- Shell Key Snorkeling: How to Get There and What You'll See
Hawaii
- Beach 69 Snorkeling Big Island: Entry & Reef Guide
- Hapuna Beach Snorkeling: Big Island Spots and When to Skip
- Hilo Snorkeling: Richardson Ocean Park and East Side Spots
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park Snorkeling: Entry, Turtles and Tips
- Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Big Island Tours vs Hike Access
- Keauhou Bay Snorkeling Guide: Reef Life and Big Island Tips
- Kona Snorkeling: Best Spots, Entry Points and When to Go
- Kua Bay Snorkeling Guide: Big Island Beach Entry and Swells
- Magic Sands Beach Snorkeling Guide: Big Island Tips
- Makaiwa Bay Snorkeling: Mauna Lani's Easy Reef Entry
- Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona: Which Big Island Tour to Book
- Mauna Kea Beach Snorkeling: Kaunaʻoa Bay Guide
- Pawai Bay Snorkeling: Boat-Access Turtles and Calm Water
- Puako Snorkeling: Reef Edge, Lava Entry and Skill Level
- Two Step Snorkeling on Big Island: Entry & Reef Guide
- Waikoloa Snorkeling: A-Bay, Beach 49 and Waialea Compared
- Ahihi-Kinau Snorkeling: Entry Points and Lava-Reef Guide
- Black Rock Maui Snorkeling: Entry, Reef and Currents
- Coral Gardens Maui Snorkeling: Tours & What to Expect
- Honolua Bay Snorkeling: Maui Entry Point and Reef Guide
- Kahekili Beach Snorkeling: Maui Reef Entry, Depth and Tips
- Kapalua Bay Snorkeling: Right-Side Reef, Entry and Parking
- Kihei Snorkeling: Shore Spots, Reefs and Boat Trips
- La Perouse Bay Snorkeling: Maui Lava Entry and Reef Hazards
- Lahaina Snorkeling: Shore Entry, Boat Trips and What You'll See
- Lanai Snorkeling from Maui: Boat Trips & Hulopoe Bay Guide
- Makena Landing Snorkeling: Maui Entry Points & Best Timing
- Mala Wharf Snorkeling, Maui: Entry, Turtles and Boat Traffic
- Maluaka Beach Snorkeling: Turtle Town Entry, Reef and Tips
- Molokini Crater Snorkeling Guide: Choosing a Maui Tour
- Napili Bay Snorkeling: Maui Guide to Entry, Turtles & Timing
- Olowalu Snorkeling Guide: Maui Reef Tips and What to Expect
- Turtle Town Maui Snorkeling: Entry, Reef and Best Time to Go
- Ulua Beach Snorkeling: Wailea Reef Entry, Depth and Timing
- Wailea Snorkeling: Best Beaches, Reef Access and Timing
- Diamond Head Snorkeling: Oahu Spots and Tour Choices
- Electric Beach Snorkeling, Oahu: Reef and What You'll See
- Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Guide: Oahu Entry and What to Expect
- Honolulu Snorkeling: Oahu Spots, Entry Points and Rules
- Kaneohe Bay Snorkeling on Oahu: Sandbar and Reef Guide
- Ko Olina Snorkeling: Oahu Lagoon Guide for Beginners
- Kuilima Cove Snorkeling: Oahu's Calm North Shore Bay
- Lanikai Beach Snorkeling Guide: Plan Your Oahu Day Trip
- Magic Island Snorkeling: Oahu Lagoon Guide for Beginners
- Makaha Beach Snorkeling: What the West Side Water Offers
- North Shore Oahu Snorkeling: Where to Go & Tips
- Oahu Snorkeling With Turtles: Where to Go and How It Works
- Sans Souci Beach Snorkeling: Waikiki's Beginner Reef Guide
- Sharks Cove Snorkeling Oahu: Entry, Reef & What to See
- Three Tables Snorkeling, Oahu: Entry, Reef and When to Go
- Turtle Canyon Snorkel, Oahu: Boat-Only Reef Guide
- Waikiki Snorkeling: Shore Entries, Reefs and What You'll See
- Waimea Bay Snorkeling: Summer Entry, Reef and Surf Rules
Mexico
- Akumal Snorkeling Guide: Turtles, Rules & Best Time to Go
- Cenote Dos Ojos Snorkeling: Plan Your Playa del Carmen Visit
- Cenote Snorkeling in Mexico: How to Pick the Right Sinkhole
- Snorkeling in Casa Cenote: Playa del Carmen Guide
- Xcaret Snorkeling: Underground Rivers, Inlets and What to Expect
- Xel-Há Snorkeling Guide: Plan Your Playa del Carmen Day
- Yal-Ku Lagoon Snorkeling Guide: Depth, Entry and What You'll See
Puerto Rico
- Crash Boat Beach Snorkeling: Aguadilla Reef Guide
- Culebra Snorkeling: Best Beaches, Reefs and How to Get In
- Escambrón Beach Snorkeling Guide: Reef, Entry and What You'll See
- Fajardo Snorkeling: Icacos, Seven Seas and Boat Tours Compared
- Flamenco Beach Snorkeling Guide: Puerto Rico Reefs
- Icacos Island Snorkeling: Reef, Boat Trips and Beach Day
- La Parguera Snorkeling: Reef Boats, Mangrove Cays and the Wall
- Rincon Snorkeling: Tres Palmas Marine Reserve Guide
- San Juan Snorkeling: Escambrón Beach and Where to Get In
- Shacks Beach Snorkeling: Puerto Rico Reef Guide
- Tamarindo Beach, Culebra: Snorkeling Guide for All Skill Levels
- Vieques Snorkeling: Shore Entries, Reefs and Tour Options
Sint Maarten
Turks and Caicos
US Virgin Islands
- Buck Island Snorkeling, St. Croix: Underwater Trail & Tours
- Cane Bay St. Croix Snorkeling Guide: Reef and Entry
- Frederiksted Pier Snorkeling, St. Croix: Reef & Entry Tips
- Shoys Beach, St. Croix: Snorkeling, Access and Parking Guide
- Brewers Bay Snorkeling, St. Thomas: Turtles, Entry and Tips
- Coki Beach Snorkeling: Reef, Entry and Best Time to Go
- Lindquist Beach Snorkeling: Smith Bay Park Reef Guide
- Magens Bay Snorkeling: Where the Reef Is and Who It Suits
- Secret Harbour Snorkeling, St. Thomas: Entry, Reef and Tips
- Snorkeling Buck Island, St. Thomas: Turtle Cove Guide
- Snorkeling in Sapphire Beach St. Thomas: Reef & Entry Guide
- Turtle Cove, St. Thomas Snorkeling: Little Buck Island Guide