How Nice is This
With a nickname like "Beer Can Island", you might guess this is a fun spot? Yes it is, with a fantastic beach, used mainly by boaters to "beach up" together during the afternoon. Greer Island Beach Park is a secluded peninsula at the extreme northern tip of Longboat Key. This is a great place to meet up with like-minded boaters, and enjoy the afternoon walking along the beach, or playing in the Gulf. While mainly a boater's secret treasure, locals also walk out to the island during low tides. On the beach, you will find shells, birds, and natural fauna, as the water vessels move swiftly by.
| Image Zoom |
| Simply click on any Beer Can Island photo and we provide you with an extra large high-resolution photograph. |
Beer Can Island Photos
 |
Beer Can Island is natural and quiet because there is limited access to the beach.
|
 |
A great place to anchor your boat for fishing, sunbathing, beach walking, and swimming.
|
 |
Locals meet up with other boating friends for a day of sun and fun. It is central, as it is located where manatee and sarasota counties connect.
|
 |
In the early mornings you can have the island to yourself, and in the afternoons it becomes a busy party spot.
|
 |
Most of the island is very pristine and natural. It is quiet and relaxing, with sounds of surf along the shoreline.
|
 |
Everyone enjoys the water and the views. Being out on the water is a relaxing way to spend the day. |
 |
Boats anchor along the shore, and everyone enjoys a sunny day at the beach. |
 |
You will find all types of water craft cruising between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. |
 |
Greer Island Beach Park is an excellent place for a picnic, or to drop your fishing pole into the water. |
 |
The island can get busy on weekends, but spots can still be found. Most of the boats park on the bayside, where the water is calmer than on the Gulf side. |
Longboat Key Guide
∴ Visitor Comments
Longboat Key Questions or Comments
Manatee Boat Ramps
The boat ramp lists you guys put together are great. I use both the Sarasota Boat Ramps and the Manatee Boat Ramps list to really cover the entire west coast of Florida. Our family loves to explore and launch our boat from different places. Thanks again.
Mark Snell, Madeira Beach
Sarasota Boating
Two of the best boating spots around are at Ken Thompson Park and South Lido Beach Park. Both of these parks are located north of Beer Can Island and on the other end of Longboat Key. You can boat to them either on the gulf side or take the intercoastal waterway through Sarasota Bay. Both are nice rides, just which way to go may depend on the wind direction and the weather. You will love them both, and they are great to take your children out for a day of play.
⊥ top ⊥
