Longboat Key Boating Locations

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.

	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 of Mexico.
	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.