Each beach is unique, so let's start from the Southern point of the Island, which is Bradenton Beach going North through Holmes Beach to the town of Anna Maria....
Coquina Beach
Large beach with tree-shaded areas andfree parking
Lifeguards
Picnic tables and covered pavilion
Playground
Concessions,
restrooms and showers
Boat launch across the street on the Bay side
Coquina Bay Walk Nature Trail
Cortez Beach
Free Parking
Picnic tables
Restrooms and showers
Wide expanse of public beach to soak up the rays
Bradenton Beach
Secluded beach that is accessible from the side streets
Parking on the side streets (sometimes hard to find)
Manatee Beach
Large public beach where Manatee Ave. ends with free parking
Lifeguards
Fishing Pier
Cafe on the Beach - we love their breakfast! Playground area
Holmes Beach Florida
Beautiful expanse of beach in area of condos and beach rentals
Access on the side streets
(my favorite beach)
Anna Maria Beach
Stretches from Oak Ave. to Sycamore Ave.
Most remote beach - least crowded
Great place to "get away from it all"
Entrance paths on Fern and Gladiolus (my husband's favorite beach)
What is the best Florida beach?? Now it's time for you to explore and choose.....on your very own Florida Beach Getaway to Anna Maria Island!!
restrooms and showers
