Hotels in Longboat Key

Between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay lies a sliver of paradise where pelicans dive-bomb into turquoise waters with surprising accuracy. The 12-mile coastline offers beaches where finding your own private stretch of sand requires minimal effort. At Longboat Key Club, golfers tee off on manicured greens while keeping one eye on osprey nests overhead. Charter captains at the marina speak of tarpon and snook with the casual familiarity of discussing old friends. Quick Point Nature Reserve rewards early risers with herons stalking breakfast through mangrove shallows. For a change of scenery, nearby Lido Beach and Siesta Key offer different flavors of coastal perfection, each with its own passionate local defenders.