Unless you are a resident or staying at one of the Resorts, there is very little available in the way of public beaches. There are, however, several Beach Access points with free limited parking at Longview Drive, Westfield Street, Mayfield Street and Neptune Avenue. As a result, the beach that stretches the entire length of the key is not very crowded and a good spot for shelling. Sand dollars are plentiful at times near the sandbars just off the shoreline.

The vacation rentals on Longboat Key are numerous and varied. From luxurious high-rise condominiums, tennis & golf resorts, rental vacation condos & villas to apartment efficiencies and single-family homes, most with private beaches or bayfront with access to Sarasota Bay. This island paradise has no billboards, glaring signs or shopping malls - all shops, restaurants, etc. are tastefully hidden by tropical foliage.

See more of this famous stretch of beach by Visiting our Longboat Key Beach Photo Gallery.

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From I-75, Take exit #210, go west on Fruitville Rd., turn left (south) on Tamiami Trail (US 41).  Go to next traffic light, turn right on John & Mable Ringling Causeway.  Turn right (west), go over drawbridge, to St. Armands Circle turn right on North Blvd. of Presidents.  Continue on North Blvd. of Presidents over another drawbridge to Longboat Key.

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