Bradenton Beach - Best Beaches of Southwest Florida

Bradenton Beach
On Beautiful Anna Maria Island

"Discover the Charm of Old Florida"

Best Beaches on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida: Bradenton beach, Coquina beach, Cortez beach, Holmes beach, Manatee beach and Anna Maria beach on the Gulf of Mexico Bradenton Beach is located in the city of Bradenton Beach that occupies the southernmost third of Anna Maria Island. Bradenton Beach stretches from the public beaches of Coquina and Cortez, north to the city of Holmes Beach. The beach is accessible from most of the side streets off Gulf Drive.

Parking on the side streets is limited, you need to arrive early on weekends!

The vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island vary from apartment efficiencies and motel rooms to quaint cottages and rental condominiums. The atmosphere is casual with plenty of good restaurants and souvenir shops. Anna Maria Island is a popular vacation spot...so book early and go back in time on this island paradise. Best Beaches on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida: Bradenton beach, Coquina beach, Cortez beach, Holmes beach, Manatee beach and Anna Maria beach on the Gulf of Mexico

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Best Beaches on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida: Bradenton beach, Coquina beach, Cortez beach, Holmes beach, Manatee beach and Anna Maria beach on the Gulf of Mexico

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DIRECTIONS: From Sarasota/Bradenton airport, go north on Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Cortez Rd. Turn Left (west) on Cortez, continue for approximately 8 miles. When you cross over drawbridge, turn Left or Right at the traffic light. Bradenton Beach runs from Cortez Beach to 25th Street, N.

From I-75, Take exit #217, go west on SR 70 for approximately 11½ miles. Turn Left (west) on Cortez Rd., cross over drawbridge and turn Left or Right at the traffic light. Bradenton Beach runs from Cortez Beach to 25th Street, N.

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