I have to second that location. There are buoys marking the reef, so you have something to guide you. The reef starts out about 1/2 way out the pier. It is best to go when it is a calm day as the rip currents can get pretty bad there when it is blowing. The visibility is actually really good and there is a good amount of life. I thought it was a little deeper than 10 feet, but that may be very dependent on the tide.

The only down side of the place is the parking situation. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of places, both meters and expensive private lots, but if you are bringing scuba gear, you will want to park close...good luck with that.

There are also some really nice places to get a drink or a bite to eat right there, so after snorkeling or diving for a while, you can grab some fuel and get right back out there.