La Playa
Explore La Playa, a Gulf-front condominium offering direct beach access and relaxed small-resort appeal.
Condominiums
1,000 - 1,700
$900s - $1M
Short-term rental appeal
About La Playa
La Playa is a small condominium community with just 21 residences set directly along the Gulf. The community fronts 200 feet of private beach, where soft white sand and open water views set the tone for everyday life.
Amenities center on the water. A heated pool with a sun deck sits just off the sand, joined by beachfront grills, lounge chairs on the beach, and a covered gathering area with tables and chairs. On-site management keeps the community running smoothly year-round. La Playa is also one of the few communities on the island that permits short-term rentals, with minimum stays as brief as a few days, making it popular with owners who want a residence that can generate rental income when they're away.
The mid-key location puts daily conveniences within easy reach, with restaurants, grocery stores, and shops nearby on the island.
Amenities in La Playa
Beach Access
Yes
Private Beach
Yes
Boat Slips
No
Marina Nearby
No
Beach Club Access
No
Clubhouse
No
Community Pool
Yes
Fitness Center
No
Walking Paths
No
Golf Nearby
No
Tennis
No
Lifestyle Activities
No
Pickleball
No
Maintenance Included
Yes
Gated
No
55+ Community
No
Visual Tour of La Playa
Nearby Communities in Longboat Key
Hideaway Bay is a small, secluded single-family community along Millar Bay, reached by a winding mangrove-lined road on the north end of Longboat Key. Homes here feature deep-water docks and nearby tennis/pickleball courts. Custom residences sit on generous tropical lots with views of Sarasota Bay.
Sleepy Lagoon is a single-family neighborhood at the north end of Longboat Key that stretches from bayside canals to the Gulf beach. Homes here range from custom waterfront estates to classic Florida cottages. Many of these homes have private docks for access to Sarasota Bay. Other homes on the Gulf have the beach in their backyard.
Bayview Estates is a waterfront neighborhood on the north end of Longboat Key, where most homes sit on deep-water canals with no fixed bridges to the Intracoastal and the bay. The single-family homes range from established island residences to fully rebuilt new construction.
Dream Island is a small canal-front enclave on the bay side of Longboat Key, known for oversized lots and private deep-water docks. There are no shared amenities or gates - the draw is privacy, elbow room, and serious dockage.
