Coquina Baywalk
Written by Sandra Friend
Explore Leffis Key on a series of trails and boardwalks through mangrove tunnels on the Coquina Baywalk.A unspoiled sliver between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Leffis Key sits between Bradenton Be
ach and Longboat Key. Although the entire trail system is less than a mile, it’s fun to explore. The trails offer great views of the bay from observation decks hidden away in the mangroves—you feel like you’re peeking out of tunnels! Climb to the top of the spoil piles for a sweeping view of the bay and ocean.Guidebooks
Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State
South Florida: An Explorer's Guide
Locator
Directions & LocationLeffis Key is 3.2 miles south of the Anna Maria Causeway on East Bay Drive, just south of Bradenton Beach. The park entrance is on the left, across from the beach.
Overview
OverviewLocation: Bradenton Beach
Length: 0.8 mile
Lat-Long: 27.450817, -82.690650
Type: loops
Fees / Permits: none
Good for: children, dogs, fishing, wheelchairs, views, interpretive, pick
Difficulty: 1 of 5
Bug factor: 3 of 5
Restroom: Yes, across the road at the beach
Open dawn to dusk. The shell paths and boardwalks are suitable for strollers or for wheelchairs with assistance.
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