There are about 4 parking spaces in the lot on the beach side of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Thus, parking signs will direct you to the Longboat Key Town Hall east off Gulf of Mexico. There you can park in the lot on the west side of the building where you will see the "beach access" sign and... another sign at the NW corner of the parking lot directing you through the bushes, north down the sidewalk, and across Gulf of Mexico Dr ...
to the beach access lot and path to the beach.
Looking to the south, is beautiful sand and surf.On a hot Saturday afternoon, there are few people on the beach.
Looking north, there are fewer large condos, even fewer people and a beautiful beach.