Anna Maria Beach
In the City of Anna Maria on Beautiful Anna Maria Island

"Discover the Charm of Old Florida"

Gulf Coast Beaches on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida: Anna Maria beach, Holmes beach, Manatee beach, Cortez beach and Coquina beach on the Gulf of Mexico Anna Maria Beach is at the northernmost tip of Anna Maria Island.  It has no facilities but is a great place to get a feel of what Florida was like many years ago. It's not crowded, parking can be difficult, but the sunsets can be spectacular. The serenity of this stretch of beach can be good for the mind and soul.

Free Parking is available in a lot at the corner of Spring Ave. and Gulf Drive.
Limited parking may also be found on some of the side streets - Observe No Parking signs!

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. Gulf Coast Beaches of Southwest Florida: Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice Beach, Manasota Key

  See more of this secluded beach by visiting our Anna Maria Beach Photo Gallery


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Gulf Coast Beaches on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida: Anna Maria beach, Holmes beach, Manatee beach, Cortez beach and Coquina 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, go to the traffic light at 75th Street, then turn Right (north) and continue until the traffic light at Manatee Ave.  Turn Left (west), go over drawbridge, through a traffic light to Stop Sign.  Turn Right (north) on Gulf Drive to northern end of Anna Maria Island.  Park in lot at Spring Ave. & Gulf Drive.  Stroll north or south along Anna Maria Beach.

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.  Turn Right (north) on Gulf Drive to northern end of Anna Maria Island.  Park in lot at Spring Ave. & Gulf Drive.  Stroll north or south along Anna Maria Beach.


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