Was out to LBTS a couple weeks ago. Better choice next week would be there or BHB probably. March is not good for Venice.I’d be content with ~5-10’ vis, but I’m going to have to pass on 1-3’.
May try for LBTS. We’ll see. Thank you.
correction---Venice is good for boat diving in March but not shore diving in my opinion.
Went to Bird Key again today to check conditions before weekend. Hardly any breeze to speak of around noontime. Water calm...70* surface...milky green... in chest deep water at bottom couldn't see fingers at end of arm...no red tide or dead fish like a couple weeks ago...beautiful day...didn't even bother to try diving...still chilly on surface for 3mil...5 will be better this weekend for you springbreakers.
All depends upon how thickly your pockets are lined with gold.
Also Spring Break is now underway so unlikely you will find a vacancy on the ocean on either coast.
Most of what I’m seeing is within my budget. My issue is that there isn’t a lot of information online (that I can find) about staying at/around the beach and shore diving. I’d rather pay extra for a hotel that has good beach access (I’d prefer to not have to drive a mile to park somewhere anf setup) and is diver friendly.
Like I said, Spring Break has started so doubtful there are any vacancies on the water. I don't know about what the upcoming ocean diving forecasts are saying (I can't afford them so I don't follow them). Maybe someone with that knowledge will chime in. There should be plenty of hotels with vacancies inland. You just need to rent a car for your stay. Many of the major arteries from I-75 go straight to the beaches pretty much and have tons of hotels at the exits. 15-20 minute ride if no traffic problems. Secret is to get to the beaches before 9 or midafternoon.
