Sombrero Reef

Only three miles offshore of the north end of the seven-mile bridge is Sombrero Key, the most popular and largest coral reef system in this area. Dozens of menacing-looking large barracuda guard the 142 foot tower. In addition to the deeper sections of the reef located on the ocean side, this reef offers a healthy shallow area between the tower and shore. One of the highlights of this site is a natural coral bridge known as "the arch" featuring a healthy assortment of gorgonians, sea fans, sponges and hard corals.