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Cedars Tennis Resort by RVA
456 Cedars Court
Longboat Key, Florida

Resort at Longboat Key Club
220 Sands Point Road
Longboat Key, Florida

Beach Castle Resort
5310 Gulf of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, Florida

Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort
5841 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida

Cabana Beach Club
5851 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida

The Beach on Longboat Key
3465 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida

Sandpiper Inn - Florida
5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida

Turtle Crawl Inn by ResortQues
4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida

Gulfside Beach Resort
4711 Gulf Of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, Florida

Sea Club I Beach Resort
4141 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida


Hotel Tips

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.

Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.



Things To Do

Longboat Key shopping is better than online shopping so that you can touch, feel, smell and taste as an experience with an item before deciding to purchase it for yourself or as a gift. Local merchants have hand selected their inventory to provide a unique selection for your downtown.

Longboat Key thanks the collection of small business owners who devote their time and energy to make shopping downtown a great experience. Inventory offered downtown is shopped by the merchant buyer to bring the best products to your neighborhood.

Longboat Key is the place to plan your wedding. You'll be spending a lot of time downtown as there are so many wonderful shops to find invitations, photographers, bakers, caterers and jewelers. Planning your wedding will be a breeze with so much support from local merchants to make a perfect and memorable day.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Randy Swansen
We haven't been before, but we're looking forward to coming down next week!

Schuyler Judd
Interesting people and shops!

Melanie Kraus
I have not been there in a long time. Last time I was there was with my parents. I thought it was neat little town back then. Could you send me some information on reelsville Indiana.

Krista Bailey
fun and fun

Kimberly Carter
Becuz it's fun


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