August 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
We are going to return to Lauderdale by the Sea. Known around the country as a great shore diving spot, this spot is adjacent to the abandoned Anglin’s Fishing Pier, and with all the nooks and crannies of the doughnut hole reef that surrounds it, you’re sure to see surprising creatures at every turn. This site is friendly for divers as well as snorkelers, but as with all beach dives you must have a dive flag with you at all times.
There are several cut throughs to the beach, but our favorite is at Datura Avenue. The address is a little bit weird because the parking lot is officially off of El Mar Drive, which is the cross street. Just take A1A to Datura and turn toward the ocean, then find a parking spot as close to the beach as you can get. Don’t forget to pay for parking or you’ll be ticketed!
As with all shore dives, you must supply your own equipment, including tanks and weights. There is no dive shop at the site.
For those of you who are looking for a more valet experience, be sure to call Scuba Network and inquire about their concierge shore diving experience. Just be sure to tell them you are meeting us and you don’t want to be late!
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