Contact Us
We are thrilled you are planning to visit us! Whether as a friend of a member, a member of a reciprocal club, or you are attending a private event, here are a few resources to help make your experience at Bird Key Yacht Club most enjoyable.
Bird Key Yacht Club welcomes our reciprocal club members from The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, The Yachting Club of America, and our local golf partners, Laural Oak Golf and Country Club and Sara Bay Golf and Country Club.
Located just over the Ringling Bridge from the mainland, Bird Key Yacht Club is centrally located between Downtown Sarasota and St. Armand’s Circle.
The dress code in the Club is applicable to everyone twelve years of age and older. Hats are prohibited in the Sun Deck and Ballroom at all times.
Ballroom
For gentlemen, long slacks, no blue jeans, shirts with collars, closed footwear. For ladies, long slacks with blouses or dresses are recommended. No blue jeans or shorts are allowed unless explicitly advertised for events.
Sun Deck, Compass Bar, Aft Deck
For gentlemen, shorts of standard length, slacks including dress denim and shirts. For ladies, Bermuda length shorts, sun dresses and slacks including dress denim.
Apropriate sports attire may be worn including swimwear with coverup.
A collared shirt and closed footwear for men is expected and no swim wear is permitted in the Sun Deck and Compass Bar.
Social Events
Appropriate dress for special events will be specified in advance in the announcement of the event. Please call the Front Desk for more information if you are attending a private or special event.
Dining
The Club offers the Sun Deck and Aft Deck dining areas, the Compass Bar and Ballroom for a la carte dining and social events. The Club is closed for dining on Mondays, year round.
Wednesday - Friday
All Day Dining | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
A La Carte Brunch | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM All Day Dining | 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
A La Carte Brunch | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM All Day Dining | 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Please contact the Front Desk for our summer hours June through October.
Marina
The Marina offers transient dockage for members, reciprocal guests and guests of members. Services available include marine fuel, wi-fi, complimentary bagged ice, pump-out, and 24-hour access to the facilities.
Please note that changes in the marina hours listed below may occur from time to time. Please call the Front Desk to confirm fuel hours and availability. Summer hours may vary.
Monday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address
Bird Key Yacht Club
301 Bird Key Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Reception
Get Connected
Turn west at the Intracoastal Waterway just south of the Ringling Bridge at marker 11. Follow the marked Bird Key channel towards our docks. Make radio contact with our Dockmaster on channel 16 and you will be asked to switch to channel 68.
Our dock staff will await your arrival, guide you into the assigned transient slip, and assist you in tying up your vessel. If you are staying overnight with us, you will then get registered and visit the front desk to make any dining reservations during your stay.
The Marina offers transient dockage for members, reciprocal guests and guests of members. Services available include marine fuel, wi-fi, complimentary bagged ice, pump-out, and 24-hour access to the facilities.
From US 41
Exit the roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue and continue over the John Ringling Bridge. Once you get to the end of the bridge, make a left at the first traffic light at Bird Key Drive. You will see Bird Key Park on the right-hand side.
From Longboat Key
Head south until you reach N. Boulevard of the Presidents. Then make a left at N. Washington Drive and another left on John Ringling Boulevard. Just before you reach the John Ringling Bridge, make a right at the traffic light at Bird Key Drive.
On the Bay Runner Trolley
The Bay Runner is a free trolley service that connects the best of Sarasota keys and Downtown. A trolley stop at the entrance of Bird Key provides easy access to the Club for easy access to the Club for our members and guests.
Once you enter the residential neighborhood, continue straight until you cross over a canal. You will see the tennis courts on the left-hand side. Do not make your immediate next left as that is an exit only. Continue to E. Royal Flamingo Drive and turn left, then another quick left into our parking lot.
Park in any available space and feel free to drop off passengers at the front entrance under our porte cochère. Upon entering the foyer, you will be greeted by our friendly crew who will help guide you to your destination within the Clubhouse.