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Snorkeling! Panama City, Destin or Pensacola or near?

Kansas City, Kansas
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Snorkeling! Panama City, Destin or Pensacola or near?

Hi all. I do not really care for tourist hot spots, bars or night clubs (anymore) but I LOVE SNORKELING. Where in the above mentioned area should I go with daughter plus 1 small dog to enjoy the water for snorkeling and kayaking, restaurants and the beach view? Thank you.

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Palm City, Florida
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1. Re: Snorkeling! Panama City, Destin or Pensacola or near?

Look into Singer Island on the East Coast. Great snorkeling off Phil Foster park, Kayaking in Jupiter up the river nice dining many dog friendly places.

Kansas City, Kansas
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2. Re: Snorkeling! Panama City, Destin or Pensacola or near?

Wow thank you!!! Never heard of it. Will do.

Melbourne, Florida
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3. Re: Snorkeling! Panama City, Destin or Pensacola or near?

The reef system is located off the Atlantic coast of Florida and is best from Jupiter to the Florida Keys. There is some snorkeling in the panhandle but it’s not the same as south Florida. Floridagal has good suggestions for that Area.

Kansas City, Kansas
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4. Re: Snorkeling! Panama City, Destin or Pensacola or near?

Thank you. I will keep it in mind for future but for this summer, it needs to be within 6 hours of Atlanta. Appreciate it!

Edited: 10:00 pm, May 20, 2024
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