Where
Longboat Key is home to 12 miles of pristine beaches, including Beer Can Island and Whitney Beach, sited at 100 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL 34228. Here are other Longboat Key public beach access points.
Vibe
Stunning, white sand beach without crowds. Nestled on the northern tip of Longboat Key, a paradise famed for glittering beaches, swanky resorts, and waterfront golf, Whitney Beach is the place to go to escape the party and enjoy the best of nature.
See, feel
Roughly a quarter-mile long and reaching south behind several condominiums and the dunes, Whitney Beach is a pleasure for the senses—and you’re likely to have it mostly to yourself. The sand is smooth, white, and cool to the toes, inviting you to ditch your sandals; and the beach slopes gradually into emerald-tinted, tranquil, clear water. The music of seabirds and the surf adds to its tropical allure.
While the water is usually calm, winds, tides and offshore systems can occasionally cause conditions to be rough. Whitney Beach is certified as a Clean Beach by the federal Clean Beaches Coalition.
On or near the beach
Whitney Beach welcomes you to perfect your tan; cool off in the surf; or take a walk by the shore. Stick around for the sunset: Mother Nature provides an epic end to the day. Fuel the fun just across the street at Whitney’s, an eatery serving up lunch and dinner as well as brunch on weekends, or grab a takeout meal to enjoy by the waves. Whitney’s promises hot coffee, cold beer, and live music, in addition to yum-a-licious food like oysters on the half shell, grouper Ruebens, and the famed Whitney burger, a concoction of short rib, brisket and chuck patty with all the fixings.
Accessibility
Whitney Beach offers nearby ADA parking.
Facilities
Bring everything you need, including sunscreen, chairs, and water, because Whitney Beach doesn’t have any facilities.
Lifeguards
There are no lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
Parking
You’ll find conveniently located, public parking spots on Broadway Street, including ADA parking, just west of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Whitney’s Restaurant (6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228).
