Cortez Beach
In the City of Bradenton Beach
On Beautiful Anna Maria Island

"Discover the Charm of Old Florida"

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Best Beaches on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida: Cortez beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina beach, Holmes beach, Manatee beach and Anna Maria beach on the Gulf of Mexico Cortez Beach is located between 5th and 13th Streets, off Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach just north of Coquina Beach. It has free parking, lifeguards on duty, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers for all beachgoers. Combined with Coquina Beach, this is one of the nicest beaches on Anna Maria Island stretching for miles along the Gulf of Mexico.

Plenty of free parking at Cortez Beach or adjacent Coquina Beach.

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: Cortez beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina 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: Cortez beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina 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, go to the traffic light.  Turn Left (south), Cortez Beach is the first open parking area on the right.

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 go to the traffic light.  Turn Left (south), Cortez Beach is the first open parking area on the right.


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