Snorkeling and diving near Seaside/Seacrest?

[austintx89]

We are here for the week and would love to find a spot to snorkel and/or dive that doesn't involve driving for hours. Anyone have any suggestions for spots where we can see some fish? BTW we will have four kids with us under the age of 7 so a calm beach would be ideal. Thanks!

 

[The Window Guy]

Go to St. Andrews State Park in PCBeach!

The logoon has great snokeling and very easy and flat for little kids. You can snorkel in safety by the rocks!

Also, down at the Okaloosa side of the Destin Bridge!

 

[KISH7374]

The Jetties in Destin is a great spot also.

 

[KISH7374]

Hey Window Guy, what you doing taking my Av?? Ha- Ha

 

[sunspotbaby]

Morrison springs is about 40 min. North off 81.
http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/cool-off-on-a-hot-summer-day-at-morrison-springs/

 

[austintx89]

We checked out St Andrews today per your suggestion and had a GREAT day! The kids had fun catching hermit crabs and the adults got in some good snorkeling-- even saw a stingray. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[austintx89]

Maybe we can check out Morrisson Springs later in the week. Thanks everyone for the great suggestions.