Bradenton Beach
On Beautiful Anna Maria Island
"Discover the Charm of Old Florida"
| 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. |
| 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. |
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DIRECTIONS: (Anna Maria Beach, Holmes Beach, Manatee Beach)
From Sarasota/Bradenton airport, Go north on Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Cortez Rd. Turn Left (west) on Cortez, go to the traffic light at 75th Street, then turn Right (north) and continue to the traffic light at Manatee Ave. Turn Left (west), go over drawbridge, through a traffic light to Stop Sign. Manatee Beach is directly ahead. Turn Right (north) on Gulf Drive for Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Holmes Beach runs from Beach Drive to 27th St. off Gulf Drive. Anna Maria Beach runs from White Avenue to Bean Point in the city of Anna Maria on the northern end of the island.
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 directly ahead. Turn Right (north) on Gulf Drive for Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Holmes Beach runs from Beach Drive to 27th St. off Gulf Drive. Anna Maria Beach runs from White Avenue to Bean Point in the city of Anna Maria on the northern end of the island.
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 at the traffic light. Cortez Beach is the first open parking area on the right and Coquina Beach is just past Cortez Beach on the right. Bradenton Beach runs from Cortez Beach north to 25th St., 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 at the traffic light. Cortez Beach is the first open parking area on the right and Coquina Beach is just past Cortez Beach on the right. Bradenton Beach runs from Cortez Beach north to 25th St., N.