From St Armands Circle: John Ringling Blvd To The Circle, First Exit To N Blvd Of The Presidents. Head North Onto Longboat Key For About 8 Miles. Longboat Sandpipers Will Be On The Left (Gulf Side). From Cortez Bridge: Turn Left Onto Gulf Drive N, Head South For About 5 Miles. Longboat Sandpipers Will Be On Your Right (Gulf Side).