The main beach here is soft sand and flat, sandy bottom — great for swimming, not much to look at underwater. Point of Rocks, right near Crescent Beach, is the exception. It's the one stretch of the island where the sand gives way to actual rock, and that's exactly what makes it worth packing a mask for.
What makes this spot different
Limestone outcroppings sit just offshore, which means structure for fish, tide pools, and clearer reasons to look down instead of just floating. It's not a coral reef and nobody should show up expecting one, but compared to the flat sandy bottom everywhere else on the key, it's a real change of scenery underwater.
Getting there
Point of Rocks sits near Crescent Beach, which we cover in our three beaches guide — worth reading first since Crescent has its own small parking lot and no facilities, unlike the main beach.
What to bring
- Your own mask and snorkel — this isn't a spot with rental stands nearby.
- Water shoes. The rocks that make this spot interesting underwater are the same rocks you'll be walking over to get in.
- Reef-safe sunscreen, same as anywhere else on the island — see our packing guide.
If you're building a whole day around being on or in the water, pair this with our kayak rentals guide for the south end of the island.
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