Longboat Key: Longboat Key Bayfront Park
About
Longboat Key Bayfront Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Longboat Key. It's a straightforward stop for getting down to the water, with the town close by. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late fall through spring. Typical averages from the nearby Sarasota Bradenton airport weather station run from highs around 72°F in January to about 83°F in April, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and the most frequent wet days, peaking at about 17 in August. Nearby options for a walk include Leffis Key Trail and Leffis Key Foot Path, both about 5 miles away, with Eagle Loop and Emerson Point Park Trail a little farther out at roughly 8 and 10 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Longboat Key: Longboat Key Bayfront Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–83°F and lows of 52–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL weather station, 5.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan72° high52° low
- Feb75° high55° low
- Mar78° high58° low
- Apr83° high63° low
- May88° high68° low
- Jun90° high74° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug92° high75° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct86° high68° low
- Nov80° high60° low
- Dec75° high55° low
Nearby
- Leffis Key TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking5.4 mi
- Eagle LoopHiking8.4 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
