Experiences
Immerse yourself in our tennis oasis, featuring over 20 exquisite courts. To elevate your skills and take your game to new heights, we offer private lessons for both tennis and pickleball. Our expert instructors are available daily for one-on-one sessions, ensuring personalized attention and tailored guidance to enhance your technique and strategy. Pickleball lessons are offered on availability during weekdays.
Our golf courses are regularly rated as some of the top courses in the country, and one look at our lush rolling hills makes it easy to see why. Take on 45 challenging holes at Harbourside Golf Course and Links of Longboat, where you’ll have sweeping views of the bay and Gulf of Mexico between swings. After you play, hit up Spike ‘N Tees for cocktails and lunch. Stop by our two driving ranges and Pro Shops to sharpen your skills and stock up on gear.
Long, luxurious days spent lounging by the pool await. Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf, the outdoor pool at the Resort at Longboat Key Club offers an idyllic place to enjoy a refreshing swim at any time of year, doze under the shade of an oversized umbrella with a beach read in hand, or make a joyful splash with your little ones for a day filled with family memories.
Wander Longboat Key Club’s pristine white sand beach as the warm Gulf waters lap along the shore. Stroll on a search for sand dollars, play beach volleyball, or rent a raft, kayak, or paddle board. The resort offers beach boot camp classes, waterfront yoga, and qigong. If you’d rather relax, kick back with private cabanas, beach umbrellas, and comfortable chairs to make your afternoon on the shore complete. Refuel with food and beverage service from Banyan Poolside, our delicious pool deck bar and restaurant. Casual, friendly service is a hallmark of Banyan’s ambiance.
Whether you’re setting sail or simply looking to wander along the waterfront, Longboat Key Club Moorings offers beautiful views of classic vessels and 291 top-notch slips for owners and captains. The largest resort marina on the west coast of Florida, Longboat Key Club Moorings is also home to Portofino Ristorante & Bar, our elegant Northern Italian restaurant with spectacular harbor views.
Our fully-equipped fitness center includes personalized programs to maintain your usual routine or the tools you need to launch a brand new wellness journey. The fitness center includes cardio machines, strength training equipment, free weights, personal training, one-on-one stretching sessions, professional body composition analysis, and private yoga, Pilates, and tai chi sessions. Group fitness classes are also available in a wide range of disciplines and skill levels. Selected options include water aerobics, yoga, Spinning, Zumba, and more.
Our luxe Sarasota spa is a tropical haven devoted to enriching your wellness experience. With 9 treatment rooms and two additional relaxation rooms, our welcoming spa staff is ready to melt your stress away. A menu of island-inspired treatments is designed to help soothe your soul and body with a luxe and exclusive experience. Our healing experts will help customize each offering to your individual needs and goals.
Activities
Longboat Key is a tranquil escape with plenty of activities to enjoy, and the greater Sarasota area offers an even wider array of sun and fun to explore. Try out some of our favorite local activities to make the most of your trip.
St. Armands Circle
St. Armands Circle in downtown Sarasota is home to more than 130 boutiques, galleries, and restaurants – all encircling a central park dotted with statues from the original Ringling collection. But the Circle isn’t just about browsing and dining – it’s a window into local history. You’ll find traces of its circus roots woven throughout, including vintage Ringling memorabilia and bronze plaques that celebrate legendary performers.
Kayaking
There’s no better way to slip into the rhythm of the Gulf than from the water itself. Just minutes from your door, you can launch a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and set off across the calm, crystalline bays of Lido Key. Paddle through quiet mangrove tunnels where egrets perch in the branches above and manatees glide below, or trace the shoreline for sweeping views and hidden coves.
Baseball Spring Training
Each spring, Sarasota becomes a hotspot for America’s favorite pastime as Major League Baseball teams head south for Grapefruit League play. Just a 10-minute drive from the hotel, you can catch the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium, where palm trees edge the outfield and peanuts and Cracker Jack still rule the stands. It’s a chance to see big-league players up close, soak in the warm weather, and enjoy a game-day atmosphere that’s as relaxed as it is exciting.
Fishing
There’s something timeless about a day spent fishing on the Gulf – and in Sarasota, it’s elevated by year-round sunshine, calm waters, and expert local guides. Outfitters like Sarasota Bay Fishing Charters make it easy to embark on a tailored experience, whether you’re chasing tarpon offshore or casting lines in the quieter shallows of Sarasota Bay. These guided trips provide all the gear and know-how, so you can simply show up and enjoy the thrill of the catch—or the peace that comes with waiting for one.
Outdoor Exploration
From up-close animal encounters to hands-on conservation education, Sarasota offers outdoor adventures that spark curiosity at any age. At Sarasota Jungle Gardens, stroll shady tropical trails where flamingos roam freely, and kids can hand-feed lorikeets or meet a rescued alligator. Just a few miles away, the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium brings the wonders of the Gulf to life with touch tanks, sea turtle rehab tanks, and fascinating exhibits on marine science and sustainability.
Arts
Catch a stirring performance by the Sarasota Opera, known for its dramatic productions and meticulously restored 1920s theater, or experience the Sarasota Orchestra, where acclaimed musicians bring classical masterpieces and contemporary compositions to life. With a year-round calendar of concerts, recitals, and seasonal events, the city draws talent from around the world, delivering cultural moments that linger long after the final note.
Sunset Cruises
Watch the sun descend over the Gulf on a sunset cruise with LeBarge Tropical Cruises, or Key Sailing Charters.
Resort Fitness Classes
Keep up with your workouts over the holidays with our fitness classes!
Opal Unpacked
With 410 acres of lush lawns and pristine beachfront, 45 holes of golf, several restaurants, a spa, and Tennis Gardens, The Resort at Longboat Key Club, located on a barrier island of the same name just outside of Sarasota proper, offers visitors a vacation without the need to venture far and wide.