Quick Point Nature Preserve — Attraction in Longboat Key

Amazing almost hidden gem! Beautiful sand and boardwalk trails, amongst mangrove lagoons and the gorgeous, clear, turquoise waters of the channel. A perfect nature lovers park. I’m always excited to go back. Snorkeling right at the beach entrance provided views of spider crabs, live conch, hermit crabs, snook...

This is such a beautiful preserve. It’s a quick walk through, but you can also swim in the ocean here, and it’s more secluded compared to a more popular beach. There is a lot of wildlife to see, such as birds, butterflies and maybe even manatees or fish at the end viewpoint. It’s a mostly shaded...

Beautiful beach. There is a lot less people than most of the other beaches in the area. I was the only one there. Except for a few fisherman down the way a bit.

The boardwalk is still closed (4/14/25) after hurricane damage last year. So you are only able to see a small portion of...