Best Places to Kayak Near Longboat Key, FL
30 public launch points within 50 miles of Longboat Key, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.
Top Picks Near Longboat Key
1Holmes Beach 63rd Street Memorial Park
Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding
2Blackburn Point Park East Boat Ramp
Open-water sea kayaking access on Sarasota Bay
3Loreto Boat Ramp
Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock
Coquina Bayside Park (South)
Florida · 5.2 mi
Ken Thompson Park
Florida · 5.3 mi
Coquina Beach (north)
Florida · 5.8 mi
Sarasota Centennial Park
Florida · 6.2 mi
Parrot Cove Marina
Florida · 6.5 mi
Manatee Avenue Causeway - Palma Sola Bay Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 7.6 mi
Warner's Bayou Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 8.6 mi
Kingfish Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 8.6 mi
Pinecraft Park
Florida · 9.5 mi
Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto
Florida · 9.5 mi
Holmes Beach 63rd Street Memorial Park
Florida · 9.9 mi
Jiggs Landing
Florida · 10.1 mi
Braden River Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 10.2 mi
Highland Shores Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 11.0 mi
Nathan Benderson Park (SW Fishing Lake)
Florida · 11.1 mi
Nathan Benderson Park (Main Watersport Lake)
Florida · 11.8 mi
Terra Ceia Bay Highway 19 Access Point South
Florida · 13.1 mi
Turtle Beach Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 13.8 mi
Vamo Primitive Boat Ramp
Florida · 14.3 mi
Bishop Harbor Primitive Ramp
Florida · 15.8 mi
Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 15.9 mi
Blackburn Point Park East Boat Ramp
Florida · 16.9 mi
Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp
Florida · 18.6 mi
Lake Manatee State Park
Florida · 19.4 mi
Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 20.6 mi
Lake Manatee Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 21.6 mi
North Venice Jetty Park Primitive Boat Ramp
Florida · 21.6 mi
Loreto Boat Ramp
Florida · 21.7 mi
Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp
Florida · 21.9 mi
Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 22.0 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best places to kayak near Longboat Key, FL?
Top picks near Longboat Key include Holmes Beach 63rd Street Memorial Park, Blackburn Point Park East Boat Ramp, Loreto Boat Ramp. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, rivers, lakes.
What types of paddling can I do near Longboat Key?
Near Longboat Key you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.
Are there free kayak launches near Longboat Key?
Yes! Most public boat ramps near Longboat Key are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.