50 miles from North Port
What's at Longboat Key
Public beach access points
Free public parking (limited spaces)
ADA accessible parking
Rarely crowded
No restrooms or concessions at most accesses
Longboat Key is a quieter, more upscale barrier island north of Lido Key, with public beach access points like Broadway Beach Access (formerly Whitney Beach) offering free parking, including ADA spaces. Most of the island's beach accesses skip the amenities — no restrooms or concessions — in exchange for calmer, less crowded stretches of sand. Beaches are open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Map & location
100 Broadway St, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Nearby
Beer Can Island
At the northern tip of the key is Beer Can Island, a local favorite reached by kayak, paddleboard, or a short walk.