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What You’ll See on a Jet Ski Ride from Longboat Key

Longboat Key offers one of the most scenic and diverse jet ski routes on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Whether you’re chasing speed or soaking in the beauty of the coastline, here are a few things to look forward to during your ride:

1. Cruise Along Luxury Waterfront Estates
Longboat Key is known for its stunning coastal architecture. As you ride along the Intracoastal Waterway, you’ll pass some of the most impressive homes and private docks in the area — a unique perspective that you can only get from the water.

2. Explore Sarasota Bay and Quick Access to the Gulf
Launch from Longboat Key and you’ll have immediate access to both the calm waters of Sarasota Bay and the open Gulf of Mexico. It’s the best of both worlds — smooth cruising and wide-open waves for high-speed fun.

3. Circle Jewfish Key and Beer Can Island
A local favorite, Jewfish Key is an undeveloped island known for its clear waters and soft white sand. Nearby Beer Can Island (accessible only by water) features driftwood-lined shores and is a peaceful spot to anchor or pause during your ride.

4. Spot Wildlife in the Back Channels
The quiet backwaters surrounding Longboat Key are teeming with life. Keep an eye out for manatees gliding beneath your jet ski, ospreys perched above, or rays swimming through the shallows.

5. Views of the Ringling Bridge and Downtown Sarasota
Venture south and you’ll catch a glimpse of Sarasota’s skyline and the iconic Ringling Bridge in the distance. It’s a great way to take in both the natural beauty and cityscape of the Gulf Coast — all from the water.

6. Peaceful Mangrove Cuts and Sand Flats
Longboat Key’s protected side offers shallow, calm waters and hidden mangrove cuts that are ideal for slow exploration. It’s a quiet contrast to the thrill of open water, and great for riders looking to experience Florida’s untouched coastal ecosystems.