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Bradenton Beach essentials
Parking
5 public lots nearby, closest on site, 1 marked free, ~15 mapped spaces
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.3 mi away
Lifeguards
Manatee County lifeguards at Coquina Beach: 9am–5pm Labor Day–Memorial Day, 9am–7pm in summer
No dogs
Dogs are not allowed on Manatee County’s lifeguarded beaches
Food & drink
1 restaurant, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against mymanatee.org, cityofbradentonbeach.com. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated October 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach is the southern city on Anna Maria Island, with the shops and restaurants of Bridge Street at its center and long Coquina Beach at its south end. Coquina Beach has Manatee County lifeguards. Water is warm most of the year and cool in winter. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
Bradenton Beach FAQ
Are there lifeguards at Coquina Beach?
Yes. Manatee County lifeguards are on duty 9am–5pm from Labor Day to Memorial Day and until 7pm in summer.
Are dogs allowed on Bradenton Beach?
Not on Manatee County’s lifeguarded beaches, which include Coquina Beach.
Is parking free in Bradenton Beach?
The city says its parking areas are free and close at 9pm, and free trolleys run along the island.
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