Longboat Key, FL

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Jewfish Key is a private island that we kayaked around. We saw a couple dolphins playing nearby too, but the main attraction to the public is large sandbar nearby.

We rented our kayaks from a place called Kayak Jack's. They were great! You pick a drop-off location and specify a time and your kayaks will be awaiting you, ready for launch! 

http://www.kayak-jacks.com

“You choose the location, We bring the Fun!”
The Mote is such an interesting aquarium and research center. Thank you to my fellow Trovers for posting pics.
Sunset over the beach on Longboat Key.

Where to stay in Longboat Key

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Bay Isles

Bay Isles might not have many top sights, but Longboat Key Beaches and St. Armands Circle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bay Isles
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub is the most perfect dining atmosphere I've ever encountered.

Located on the Sarasota Bay on Longboat Key, you can dine just feet from the water under a canopy of live oaks entwined with subtle lighting.

The restaurant resides in a building built in 1912. Surviving a hurricane in 1921, makes it one of the twelve oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key.

Longbeach Village

Though Longbeach Village might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Coquina Beach.

Longbeach Village
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

5 out of 5
1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
$1,344 nightly
The price is $1,519 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$1,519 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Longboat Key. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Lido Beach and St. Armands ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Best of the best ! it was incredible! i want to go back again🙌♥️

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Zota Beach Resort

Zota Beach Resort

4 out of 5
4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr Longboat Key FL
$375 nightly
The price is $424 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$424 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Longboat Key. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean, great location and good restaurant.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Zota Beach Resort
The Resort at Longboat Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

4 out of 5
220 Sands Point Road Longboat Key FL
$749 nightly
The price is $846 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$846 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Longboat Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lido Beach and Siesta Key ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
Everything Perfect!

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 1-bedroom, beachfront condo in serene Longboat Key with WiFi, AC

Charming 1-bedroom, beachfront condo in serene Longboat Key with WiFi, AC

Longboat Key FL
Stay at this condo in Longboat Key. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle are ...
6.6/10 (7 reviews)
Amazing property with direct beach access.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Charming 1-bedroom, beachfront condo in serene Longboat Key with WiFi, AC
Sea Club I Beach Resort

Sea Club I Beach Resort

3 out of 5
4141 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Longboat Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
Beautiful property

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Sea Club I Beach Resort
Longboat Key bliss. A perfect Retreat at Cabana Beach Club #9.Also available#8

Longboat Key bliss. A perfect Retreat at Cabana Beach Club #9.Also available#8

Longboat Key FL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Longboat Key. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coquina Beach and Cannons Marina ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
The condo was great for our young family. While it was small, it had all of the amenities we needed. The location was ideal, being very close to the beach, as well as the heated pool close by. The only issue was accessing the property since we were given the wrong code, and the host did not respond ...

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Longboat Key bliss. A perfect Retreat at Cabana Beach Club #9.Also available#8
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Longboat Key

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 73%
4 - Good
34
4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Longboat key is a beautiful place. Very clean beaches and water. The crystal clear blue ocean is a great place to go.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Awesome dining options & top notch beaches

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very good group to be around tons of thing’s to do any age all ages fit right in

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

More for residents. Rent a car if you are tourist

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

We were very disappointed with our room . Wanted a king bed and decent view . We were told by management that we booked thru Travelocity so we could only get a standard room . Our terrace was over the parking deck noisy people smoking not pleasant !

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