The beaches of north Casey Key have no public access.
Northern Casey Key is not a very welcoming place to visitors. Signs make it clear that it is for residents only and that there is no public parking or beach access.
From Blackburn Point Road, North Casey Key Road winds its way north toward Old Midnight Pass and Palmer Point Park. The road is about two miles long, but only the first mile is accessible to the public. It’s a narrow road. And the further north you go, the narrower it gets. There are no turn-around points, but there are plenty of long driveways that make a quick turnaround possible.
By far the best way to enjoy this scenic one-mile beach road is by bicycle. That’s how I got the pictures and video.
For much of the ride the road meanders through lush tropical foliage, breaking through the greenery to follow the beach in two places, just a few feet from the Gulf of Mexico. But Paradise doesn’t come cheaply. Homes on Casey Key are all priced above one million dollars.
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- Drive along the GUlf.
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- The Gulf.
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- On the Gulf.
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- Private beach.
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- One-lane bridge.
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- Helpful signs.
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- Castle by the Sea.
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- End of public road.
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- N. Casey Key Road.
