San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
As part of a Spanish flotilla, the San Pedro was a 287-ton, Dutch-built ship which sank in a hurricane on July 13, 1733. In 1960, her remains were discovered in Hawk Channel near Indian Key and major salvage efforts left only a large pile of ballast stones covering an area 90 feet long and 30 feet wide. Since then, the site has been enhanced with seven replica cannons, an anchor and an informational plaque. The underwater archaeological preserve is available for diving and snorkeling.
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park is located in 18 feet of water, approximately 1.25 nautical miles south from Indian Key at GPS coordinates: 24 degrees 51.802’N 80 degrees 40.795’W. To prevent anchor damage, please tie up to mooring buoys located at the site. For further information call 305-664-2540.
Long Key State Park
Cayo Vivora" or Rattlesnake Key named this island because its shape resembles a snake with its jaws open. Before the Labor Day hurricane of 1935 destroyed it, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort. Today visitors enjoy exploring by canoe through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land-based trails. The Gold Orb Trail leads to an observation tower with panoramic views of the island. Some of the best bonefishing in the Keys is reported here and the shoreline attracts a variety of birds. Campsites overlook the Atlantic Ocean. (See Keys Camping)
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