Manatee Beach, located at the end of Manatee Ave. is a large public beach with free parking, concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. This is a favorite beach of many, so get there early on the weekend and enjoy what the locals enjoy year-round.

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.

See more of this wonderful beach by visiting our Manatee Beach Photo Gallery.

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From I-75, Take exit #219, go west through downtown Bradenton.  Continue on Manatee Ave., go over drawbridge, through a traffic light to Stop Sign.  Manatee Beach is straight ahead.

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