Delray Beach snorkeling?

[carol_swimmom]

Hi
Flying in to Ft. Lauderdale to visit friends at Delray Beach.
We are going to spend 1 day at a beach with kids, they usually go to Delray Beach, but we can drive a bit. (not as far as the keys...)

All others (except me) think snorkeling/diving is 'ICKY', so I can't really book a dive or snorkel trip and am only bringing mask/snorkel and maybe fins if they fit in my carryon.

Is there a beach in this area where I can snorkel a bit while the others sunbathe/splash?

thanks...

 

[lorenacp]

Try this link, it may help Top Spots To Snorkel For Free « CBS Miami

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Probably the most popular site is Lauderdale By The Sea. Park one block south of Commercial Blvd. All sites, you will need a dive flag. You can rent one from the local dive shops.
Another site is to go north a half hour to Phil Foster Park at Blue Heron Bridge. The snorkel trail is very shallow and close to shore.

 

[tekkydiver]

Try the Delray Wreck or Red Reef park in Boca Raton.

Free Diving the Delray Wreck Lobsters! - YouTube

Red Reef Park, Boca Raton - YouTube

The local dive shop in Delray is very friendly and will be happy to answer your questions.

 

[iluvtheocean]

red reef park is nice with very nice beach & picnic areas -- but parking is going to at least $10.

otherwise lauderdale by the sea would be better --- they can relax on the beach or check out the shops while you dive or snorkel the area - gold coast is within walking distance on commercial and might be able to find someone for you to shore dive with at the time.

the shops include restaurants, beach shops, and kilwin's chocolate