Favorite Swimming Spots?

[XMermaidMarinaX]

So someone did this in another pod, and I was curious as to what some favorites are down here. :D
List your state, and the place, maybe even a picture. Here's one of mine that I've actually been to!
Florida, Nokomis Beach (This is a photo found online of the North Jetty, that I may one day use for a photoshoot, I mean hello, mermaid on the rocks! On the left is unswimmable, the part showing more water is where I was for a little)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af19/WolfGirl28/Jetty_zps89aafb17.png (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/WolfGirl28/media/Jetty_zps89aafb17.png.html)

[Mermaid Allie]

I LOVE Nokomis Beach!!!!!! Found the awesomest HUGE conch shell in the water down there!!!

[XMermaidMarinaX]

It was being attacked heavily by seaweed that day, so I was just drifting above it. I saw these adorable looking little silver/blue fish!! I know they're bait fish, but they were just so cute to me. :) That was also the beach I first dared to swim without goggles, I can officially swim without goggles! NO MORE! :D

[Gem Stone]

Weeki Wachee is my favorite place ever!

[Ariadne]

I grew up visiting Panama City every year, so I suppose it's my favorite for sentimental reasons. I am dying to visit Weeki Wachee and to also find some great places to swim here in GA! I am close to Lake Lanier and have heard there is a good spot near Helen, but I'm waiting for my tail to get here next month before I check them out...

[XMermaidMarinaX]

Anyone else out there wish to share? :D

[Mermaid Allie]

Siesta Key <3 pretty popular but SO CLEAR!!

[XMermaidMarinaX]

Ohmygod... I really want to go there one day :)

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

The Florida springs are very nice! I've been to Alexander and Rainbow, so far I like Alexander the best.

[topsider]

Kerr lake, not tropical and lacking in salt, but local and convenient.

[Mermaid Enhydrina]

Nokomis is AWESOME! The shells kind of hurt, but I've been to Siesta and I didn't like it. The sand gets into everything and it's always so crowded. St.Pete Beach is cool too.

[Rivertee]

Hands down green cove springs natural spring fed pool. Fresh water and amazing in Fl heat.

[SirenaBridge]

Hands down green cove springs natural spring fed pool. Fresh water and amazing in Fl heat.
I've never tried green cove springs, have to add that to the list!

I am spoiled living by excellent beaches here in Sarasota (siesta, lido, Nokomis, venice)... But what I really crave are the fresh (cool) springs in the summer time. Wish there were more that were closer to Sarasota! Which is the best / closest one?

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

I'm not sure which one is closest to you SirenaBridge, and really which is best is a matter of opinion. I know people who swear by Alexander and Rainbow Springs, and my personal experience is a little limited but they all have their pluses and the their drawbacks.

[Chrissy]

I have always wanted to swim those beautiful clear lakes in Ocala, Fl

[MermaidCelesteFL]

So far, my favorite is Alexander Springs.

[SirenaBridge]

I used to live in Gainesville and I still have Ginnie Springs at the top of my list. Had an excellent photoshoot there too. Someday I'll have to post those pictures here.

[Rivertee]

I have always wanted to swim those beautiful clear lakes in Ocala, FlThe used to be my entire summer when I was young. My Aunt lived down there and we'd spend every summer in different lakes.