John U Lloyd Beach State Park, Dania

Attractions: There is an anchor that attracts many tropical fish, along with a regular nurse shark. The bottom is mostly sand and rock. There are no big ledges, but for the flat reef there is a decent amount of wild life.

Level: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate

Type: Beach

Bottom Type: Sand, Rocks

Depth: 6-12 ft

Visibility: 10-20 ft

Diver Flag: No

Location: I-95 to Griffin Road. East on Griffin Road, follow Old Griffin Road east. Right on US/1 Federal Highway. Left on E Dania Beach Blvd. Follow signs to the grille and picnic area.

S.E. 8th Street, Pompano Beach

Attractions: Many types of tropical fish, both large and small, jellyfish, beautiful rock and reef structures, star fish, sand dollars, natural reef elements, and other marine life. We saw a nurse shark sitting below a rock formation, and were also lucky enough to watch it leave in a hurry. This reef is a good distance from shore, so if you're going to swim there, please make sure you are a comfortable swimmer: it's about a 1/4 mile swim! But once you're out there, its great--sure to enjoy!

Level: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced divers.

Type: Reef/Rock

Bottom Type: Sand, reef, rock

Depth: 15-20 ft

Visibility: 30-40 ft

Diver Flag: Yes

Location: I-95 South or North, exit at Atlantic Blvd, East on Atlantic Blvd, Right (south) on A1A, left (East) on 2nd, 4th, 6th, or 8th St. Parking is $0.25/15 min. From the beach, swim out approximately 600 feet. The bottom turns from sand to rock, and shortly after is a band of reef patches.

Jap's Rock, Boca Raton

Attractions: Many types of fish, jellyfish, lobster, small sand crab, eels, sting rays, and assorted shells.

Level: Beginner, Novice, and Intermediate

Type: Rocks

Bottom Type: Sand/Rock

Depth: 2-8 ft

Visibility: 8-15 ft

Diver Flag: No

Location: I-95 North or South to Yamato. East on Yamato to US-1/Federal Highway. Right (South) on US-1/Federal Highway to Spanish River Blvd. Left (East) onto Spanish River Blvd. Parking is located on the left and right side of Spanish River Blvd. Walk out to the beach and head North until you reach the rock pile.