This small state park has a beach access, rest room facilities and a paved parking lot. No spearfishing is allowed from the beach since it’s a state park but lobstering is permitted. Large limestone ledges start 100’ off the beach and run north and south for miles. 10-20’ deep in most spots.

8.5 miles S of 17th St. Causeway Bridge on A1A
Look for a sand and gravel parking area on the side of the road with a telephone pole in the center. This Civil War Paddle Wheeler sunk in a sandy area 15-20 feet deep, approximately 250 feet from the shore. On calm, clear days, you can easily spot it from the beach by the dark patches in the water. The gunnels protrude from the sand approximately 4 feet and there is quite a bit of visible structure, boilers and pipes with sharp edges. Use caution on days with surge and limited visibility. This is an excellent site for tropicals with some lobsters and spearfishing.

11 miles S. of 17th St. Causeway on A1A
This is a more popular beach dive site located north of Ft. Pierce. It is a large beach with plenty of parking, lifeguards and facilities. The reef begins about 150 feet from the beach reaching 10 to 15 feet of depth. There is good lobstering and spearfishing is OK. The further offshore the better the reefs get with higher ledges and more activity. The 1715 wreck Urca De Lima is located 1000 yards north of the park.

This location has been rated as the top state park in Florida more than once. A large park with all the facilities for picnicking, fishing, surfing, diving and snorkeling. The jetty extends 500 yds from the beach and is made of large granite boulders encrusted with life and makes for great snorkeling. Natural limestone reef begins about 2/3rds the way out of the jetty, about 150 yards and continues north for miles. Large lobster have been caught here up to 15 lbs. Spearfishing is prohibited since it's a state park.

This site is located on a remote stretch of A1A just south of Ft. Pierce. Plenty of parking, shower and restroom facilities. Expect quite a walk from the car to the water, about 100 yards. The reef starts within 20’ of the beach and extends in all direction as far as the eye can see– as far south as the middle cove access 2 miles south. Treasure hunting teams have been seen scouting this area and rumor has it an old wreck sits just offshore. Great area for lobster, spearfishing and avoiding crowds.

This beach access has no facilities, just a parking lot. The reef that starts here continues north to Fredrick Douglas beach about 2 miles up the coast. Large limestone ledges with plenty of cracks and crevices for lobster to hide are intersected by sandy patches where rays rest on the bottom. The reef starts close to shore and extends out as far out. Spearfishing is good too.

11 miles S. of Sea Way Dr. on A1A; 5 miles N. of Jensen Beach Causeway on A1A)
This is another large beach area with plenty of parking, lifeguards and facilities. The reef is only 50 feet from the shoreline in about 6-10 feet of water. As you progress toward the north, the reef is a little farther from shore and the water becomes deeper. Caution should be used on days with surge.

Directly from the Jensen Causeway on A1A
This marks the northern edge of a narrow strip of natural limestone reef that runs south for approximately 5 miles. It is about 200 yds from shore so make sure to be a strong swimmer and have a dive flag. The reef runs from the northern life guard tower south to the old Holiday Inn hotel. The ledge is relatively narrow here, maybe 20-30’ wide in places. The depth is about 15-20 feet. There are some large lobsters which have been found here along with turtles. There is also good spearfishing and tropical fish are abundant.

This location is a continuation of the narrow ledge system that starts around Jensen beach. About 200-300 yds offshore, this location should only be dived by strong swimmers. Expect a 20 minute swim out to the reef and consider a kayak. This site has some of the best structure in the area and is also one of the biggest and widest reefs around. The ledges here spread out much wider than other areas and start in 15’ If you see sand dollars you have gone too far. Large concrete I-beams have been dropped here, providing excellent structure for wildlife. Great spearfishing and lobstering. North- and south-bound currents have been observed here and should be taken into account when planning a dive.

This is the south end of a narrow ledge system that stretches north to Jensen beach. About 200 yards offshore a small inshore facing ledge sits in 18-20’. Strong swimmers only. The limestone rocks spread out similar to Bryn Mawr to the north before funneling back together. Just past the rocks are more concrete I-beams, although there are not as many as Bryn Mawr and much more scattered. Lobster, tropical fish.

Shallow snorkeling site with reefs very close to shore. Small ledges and rocks provide structure for fish. Great for beginners or days with low visibility since the reef is shallow and very close to shore. The reef starts about 50 yards offshore.

4.8 miles S of Jensen Causeway on A1A/MacArthur Blvd
This is an old coastal rescue station which has been turned into a museum. The valentine wreck sits about 150 yards offshore straight out from the first outcrop of rocks south of the house. There parking is limited and recommended on the south side of the House. Use extreme caution in this area since there are rocky cliffs on the beach and submerged rocks in the water. Don’t dive on days with surge or waves. It is a good area for tropicals. Sank in 1904 during a storm.

5.6 miles S. of Jensen Causeway on A1A/MacArthur Blvd
This is a unique and interesting dive site. The parking is limited and there are restrooms, showers and BBQ grills. The entry must be made from a dune crossing which goes directly into the water. Use caution because it is quite shallow and you must walk over the rocks to reach deeper water. Snorkel out until you reach deeper water. This area is just outside the bathtub reef with excellent reef structure approximately 100 feet from shore with a depth of 15 feet. The better reef continues to the south.

6 miles S. of Jensen Causeway on A1A/Very end of MacArthur Blvd
This is the last beach dive site located on Hutchinson Island and by far the most popular snorkel and dive site around. There is a large beach with plenty of parking, facilities and lifeguards. On the inside of the “bathtub”, the depth is only 2 feet, and very difficult if not impossible to swim over the reef to the other side. The reef is exposed at low tide and care should be taken to avoid walking on it. The reef is alive and damaged by foot traffic. To access the outside, plan your dive around high tide, walk about 150 feet past the south end of the beach and wade in, snorkel to the south until you can see an opening through the reef. The second and third reefs are excellent and are within 150 feet from the shore. The reef structure builds to the south. There is excellent lobstering, spearfishing and tropicals. The reef starts in 3’ and slopes to a max depth of 21 feet.