Snorkeling Tips: Best Florida Locations and Gear Guide

Discover the best snorkeling spots along the Florida Gulf Coast and learn how to maintain a crystal-clear mask. Even non-swimmers can enjoy the water by using a life jacket and properly fitted snorkeling gear.

The Best Snorkeling Along the Florida Gulf Coast

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Davy Knoles

Snorkeling enthusiasts will find many fascinating places to view the underwater world of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The west coast is lined with beaches and barrier islands in the relatively calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. And from St.

David "Davy" Knoles is an award-winning journalist and artist. He began his career as a wartime photojournalist for the U.S. Air Force. Knoles later served as a staff writer and editor for various L.A. newspapers and magazines, including "The Beach Reporter" and "The Palos Verdes Peninsula News," winning awards from the California Newspaper Publishers Association and the California Newspaper Advertising Executives Association.