There are two reefs that form Vista Park Reef in Fort Lauderdale. the first is very wide patch reef that runs North-South for about 800 yards. To get to the reef, swim straight out from the park’s beach access for about 70-100 yards. The park entrance is roughly the middle point of the reef. The other reef is one of our favorites and starts about 1,500 feet from shore. This dive site primarily contains vast expanses of corals and other plant life, as well as an abundance of fish. Vista Park Reef is a great beach dive and is best for scuba diving. Likely to see flamingo Tongue, damsels, grunts, soft coral, fan coral, urchins, conch.