Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Longboat Key February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Longboat Key Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Longboat-Key.dx8409)[Hotels in Longboat Key](https://expedia.co.uk/Longboat-Key-Hotels.d8409.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Longboat Key](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Longboat-Key.d8409.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Longboat Key Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Longboat-Key.d8409.Car-Hire-Guide)[Longboat Key Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Longboat-Key.d8409.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Longboat Key, FL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Longboat Key Types of activities Where to stay [Longboat Key travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Longboat-Key.dx8409) ![1_140312352](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8409/5148e343-e0bb-499a-bdf6-afb169532e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![1_140312352](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8409/5148e343-e0bb-499a-bdf6-afb169532e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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!” ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8409/f871c26b-7aef-43c3-b56c-b58829540b19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Mote is such an interesting aquarium and research center. Thank you to my fellow Trovers for posting pics. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/71ece76c-8b8c-4949-b5c8-b4f0ff43a617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset over the beach on Longboat Key.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626657113572837/8e96a928-d210-413c-9124-42a6dee85b2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Longboat Key Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Longboat Key has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Longboat Key, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Longboat Key with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Longboat Key Longboat Key is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Longboat Key, and make it a breeze to explore Longboat Key and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Longboat Key to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Longboat Key, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Longboat Key | Number of things to do | 78 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self-Guided Sarasota Scavenger Hunt: Sarasota Spectacles](/things-to-do/sarasota-scavenger-hunt-sarasota-spectacles.a2562580.activity-details): £10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/mangroves-manatees-and-a-hidden-beach-kayak-tour.a2804370.activity-details)[Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](/things-to-do/clear-kayak-tours-sarasota.a45717106.activity-details)[Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour](/things-to-do/bradenton-anna-maria-island-guided-kayaking-manatee-tour.a47882758.activity-details)[Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour](/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-and-bradenton-beach-parasailing-tour.a48232968.activity-details)[Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](/things-to-do/clear-kayak-led-night-glass-bottom-tour-siesta-key-fl.a46991341.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/mangroves-manatees-and-a-hidden-beach-kayak-tour.a2804370.activity-details)[Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](/things-to-do/clear-kayak-tours-sarasota.a45717106.activity-details)[Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour](/things-to-do/bradenton-anna-maria-island-guided-kayaking-manatee-tour.a47882758.activity-details)[Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour](/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-and-bradenton-beach-parasailing-tour.a48232968.activity-details)[Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](/things-to-do/clear-kayak-led-night-glass-bottom-tour-siesta-key-fl.a46991341.activity-details) | | With kids | [HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour](/things-to-do/2-hour-craigcat-sightseeing-tour.a48663184.activity-details)[Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure](/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-dolphin-sightseeing-adventure.a50160530.activity-details)[Siesta Key Guided Eco Tour](/things-to-do/siesta-key-guided-eco-tour.a46062212.activity-details)[Anna Maria Island: Dolphin Cruise](/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-dolphin-cruise.a50521897.activity-details)[Anna Maria Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise](/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-sunset-dolphin-cruise.a50518288.activity-details) | ## What to do in Longboat Key --- ### Popular places to visit ![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!” ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8409/f871c26b-7aef-43c3-b56c-b58829540b19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jewfish Key Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jewfish Key during your travels in Longboat Key. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jewfish-Key-Sarasota.d553248635976197473.Attraction) ![The Cannon near St. Thomas Island Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295961/4efd36c0-d69d-4e81-bfca-59432d0dad6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cannons Marina Explore the waterfront in Longboat Key with a trip to Cannons Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannons-Marina-Longboat-Key.d6295961.Attraction) ![Wildlife reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561884473/4eec36cc-a691-486e-826b-ca8976b9cb6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quick Point Nature Reserve Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Quick Point Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Longboat Key. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quick-Point-Nature-Reserve-Longboat-Key.d553248621561884473.Attraction) #### Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club Enjoy a round of golf in Longboat Key at Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Islandside-Golf-Course-At-Longboat-Key-Club-Longboat-Key.d6295687.Attraction) #### Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club Enjoy a round of golf in Longboat Key at Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harborside-Golf-Course-At-Longboat-Key-Club-Longboat-Key.d6295677.Attraction) #### Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Catch an event at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center during your trip to Longboat Key. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Longboat-Key-Public-Tennis-Center-Bay-Isles.d941623967115296768.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Longboat Key ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bay Isles While Bay Isles isn't home to many top sights, Longboat Key Beaches and St. Armands Circle are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Bay-Isles.dx553248635976473218) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8409/af75ecc3-236a-446c-865f-66d85e1a1e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Longbeach Village When in Longbeach Village, you can plan a visit to Jewfish Key and Coquina Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Longbeach-Village.dx553248635976481697) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Longboat Key ![Boulders placed on beach to prevent erosion.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6020/66708d2e-40fe-46a9-b2d2-0afb2d4632bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bradenton ![Inviting Hammock on Bradenton Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10159/83751852-bcde-4e15-9bc1-d49a1659a839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bradenton Beach ![Venice showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10285/25c3abb6-05b7-4775-9eec-2b8c067c1360.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarasota ![whte recreational boats and yachts in Bradenton, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623461959293/d210812b-8842-4882-a60a-8a81f65590c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cortez ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Longboat Key worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Longboat Key? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Longboat Key? ### Is three days enough to stay in Longboat Key? ### What are some activities to do in Longboat Key with kids? > - [HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-craigcat-sightseeing-tour.a48663184.activity-details) > - [Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-dolphin-sightseeing-adventure.a50160530.activity-details) > - [Siesta Key Guided Eco Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siesta-key-guided-eco-tour.a46062212.activity-details) > - [Anna Maria Island: Dolphin Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-dolphin-cruise.a50521897.activity-details) > - [Anna Maria Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-sunset-dolphin-cruise.a50518288.activity-details) ### What to do in Longboat Key for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Longboat Key? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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