On the Tip of Longboat

An absolutely wonderful waterfront beach park, with old style Florida nature. This park has wonderful views of the endless parade of boats cruising in and out of Sarasota Bay. With lots of shady trees, this is an ideal boater's park for those who want to relax, fish, picnic, or play in the water.

beach area		comment Ratings You will most likely love the beach area, it is so pure and filled with Florida nature. ★★★★★
cleanliness		comment Ratings Locals that live next to the island park help keep it clean and trash free. ★★★★
parking		comment Ratings Actually, even the boat parking can be tough on the weekends.
restrooms		comment Ratings No restrooms, just pure nature.
dining/drinks		comment Ratings Be sure to bring all your own food, beverages, and entertainment. There is no beach bar on this island.
kid friendly		comment Ratings Your children would like the adventure of seeing the island, but without restrooms or comfort areas small kids might not be as happy. ★★★
dog friendly		comment Ratings Not such a good place for dogs, but you could actually take them out there.
traffic/access		comment Ratings Traffic around both Anna Maria, Cortez, and Longboat Key can get backed up. ★★★

Activities

Bring your picnic basket and park your boat, then jump in the nice water at Beer Can Island. Since this is a primitive island getaway, all of the activities involve the wonderful beach and water. It is boating, kayaks, water skiing, swimming, and everything else you can do on the water.

biking		comment Ratings None.
boating		comment Ratings This island hot spot is one of the premier boating spots around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. ★★★★★
boat ramps		comment Ratings The Coquina Beach boat ramps are located right next to the island fun spot. ★★★★★
camping		comment Ratings I do not believe it is legal to camp here, but am not 100% sure.
fishing		comment Ratings This island is right in the middle of some of the best fishing around. ★★★★★
hiking/walking		comment Ratings Take a scenic beach walk around the island, unique and not like most beach parks. ★★★★
nature trails		comment Ratings This beach park is one big nature park!
picnicing		comment Ratings This would be the perfect place to enjoy a picnic by your boat. If you need a picnic table or a grill, you can buzz over to Coquina Beach. ★★★★
playgrounds		comment Ratings No, just the beach and the gulf.
swimming		comment Ratings The tides and the lack of lifeguards makes this not the spot for swimming.
tennis		comment Ratings No.
volleyball		comment Ratings No.
water recreation		comment Ratings Come on your boat, water craft, or sail boat as this is one of the best places to enjoy the sun and the water. ★★★★★

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