Cheeseburger Reef

A popular spot for snorkelers and scuba divers in the reef-rich, near-shore waters of Grand Cayman is Cheeseburger Reef, which got its name not from anything under the sea, but rather for its proximity to a topside fast food restaurant. A pair of orange mooring buoys mark the start of the coral reef, which is about 20 yards off the shore.

Stingrays and reef fish can be seen from the sandy seafloor, about 40 feet down, while exploring Cheeseburger Reef's numerous tunnels and reef formations. With coral heads within 10 feet of the surface, snorkelers will have plenty to see. Divers and snorkelers should also visit the shipwreck Cali, a freighter that sank in just 20 feet of water near the reef. Butterflyfish, triggerfish, shrimp, snapper, and other fish species can be found in and around the large coral heads that sit just beneath the water's surface. A nurse shark will occasionally rest on the sand. The colors in this shallow dive site pop, making it a good choice for photographers.

Location: George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands