Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Indian River County
Ready to check out the best sites in Indian River County for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 2 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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#1 - El Capitana
USA, Florida, Palm Bay
The El Capitana is one of ten treasure galleons that were driven onto local reefs by violent weather in 1715. A few cannons and hundreds of ballast stones are scattered across the reef. The large reef area starts 6.1m (20ft) off shore. Because of shallow depths, entries and exits can be hazardous during periods of rough surf. Even today, salvage workers are still collecting gold and sliver from the site. A local museum tells about the ships violent fate. Hope it helps!
From the intersection of SR 60 and A1A in Vero Beach, go north on A1A for 11 miles. OR 1 mile south of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge to the Sebastian Inlet State Park. Ask officials how to get to the site via boat or short swim.
#2 - The Breckenshire
USA, Florida, Palm Bay
The breckenshire is a steal hulled steam ship that ran aground in 1894. The boiler used to stick out of the water making it easy to locate. It has since collapsed I assume. During calm weather visibility is very good. Has many species of tropicals and a resident school of snook. Lots of twisted wreckage. Besure to float a flag,marine patrol mans this area. Good snorkleing and popular with spear fisherman
Access is off the public beach at the end of SR60. Wreck is about 100'
out off the beach behind the Ocean Grill restuarant.