6 Best Places to Snorkel in USA
Snorkeling is a popular adventure sport in America, especially because the country offers many beautiful snorkeling spots on its coastline. Here are a few places you should visit if you are planning a snorkeling trip in the USA.
1. Buck Island, U.S Virgin Islands
Also known as Buck Island Reef National Monument, this island is located around two miles north of Saint Croix in the U.S Virgin Islands. It is an uninhibited island which is famous only for its natural beauty and snorkeling spots. Buck Island has a 4500 acre long reef on which visitors can take a long snorkeling trail eastwards. Under the administration of National Park Service, various plaques can be found underwater throughout the snorkeling trail. These plaques contain information about the marine ecosystem found at Buck Island.
2. Florida Keys, Florida
Located on the south west tip of Florida peninsula, Florida Keys is an archipelago with a coastline of approximately 120 miles. It is the perfect destination for visitors to go snorkeling as Florida Keys is the only place to have a coral barrier reef in continental America. Visitors can spot a variety of marine life species that is protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The climate of Florida Keys is tropical which allows snorkelers to engage in other beach activities and water sports.
3. Santa Catalina Island, California
Located in the Gulf of Santa Catalina, off the California State coast in mainland America, Catalina Island is one of the popular snorkeling destinations in America. Lover’s Cove and Descanso Beach are the most famous snorkeling spots on the island. Visitors snorkel here to see the island’s famous flying fish and bright orange Garibaldi. Glass bottom boat tours that show visitors shipwrecks and marine life have also become popular.
