Where to go in Crystal River area

[blacksapphirez]

I want to visit Crystal River one day with my boat and swim with manatees and what not...but where to go?!

public boat ramps and general direction/area to visit would be appreciated!

 

[Floridaman79]

We are planning a visit to Crystal River over the summer so it will be during scallop season (my favorite summer time activity). I am not sure about seeing manatees during that time but we are looking ay staying at Plantation. I have scalloped in the area of Crystal River in the gulf but this will be my first time in the river part.

 

[blacksapphirez]

we went scalloping at Port St Joe near panama city...that was fun. Are the scallops in the river too? or do you have to go further out to the salt water?

 

[Floridaman79]

They are out in the gulf but not too far from shore.