Daytona/Manatees????
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Probably not. I lived in Daytona for 7 years and only saw manatees once....during one of my 3 1/2 years guarding on the beach. The ocean is probably too cold in February in Daytona beach-if I remember right, it gets down into the 60s (summer, it's 90). Crystal River and the other places are in the 76-78 range all year, so the mermaids move in there.
I've been to Crystal River, and it's definitely worth the trip!
You might be lucky in some of the inland springs, like Alexander and maybe Defuniak?
I've been to Crystal River, and it's definitely worth the trip!
You might be lucky in some of the inland springs, like Alexander and maybe Defuniak?
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Suzanne,
Blue Springs in Orange city is not far and about straight west of Daytona on the St. Johns River. You can see Manatees from the boardwalk there but it is very rare to be approached by them in the water and you are not allowed to approach them. Still a nice trip to dive the head spring (120 ft deep), snorkel the run, and watch the manatees from the boardwalk.
Have fun,
Chris
Blue Springs in Orange city is not far and about straight west of Daytona on the St. Johns River. You can see Manatees from the boardwalk there but it is very rare to be approached by them in the water and you are not allowed to approach them. Still a nice trip to dive the head spring (120 ft deep), snorkel the run, and watch the manatees from the boardwalk.
Have fun,
Chris
If you want to "see" them Blue Spring is your place, if you want to "interact" with them Crystal River is for you - its about 1 hour to Blue and a good 2.5+ to Crystal River from Daytona.
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