2650 Gulf Drive
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
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Currently, the parking lot south of the bus loop is closed for Phase-3 of the Coquina Beach Parking and Drainage Project. When Phase-3 is completed, the final Phase-4 construction of the parking lot north of the bus loop will commence.
When the project is complete, stormwater will drain more quickly, helping to address frequent flooding and standing water conditions.
Beachgoers are recommended to use Manatee County Area Transit's popular Island Trolley to get to Coquina Beach. Riders can connect to the free trolley from MCAT's Beach Express route on Sundays and holidays.
The project is being funded largely through Tourism Development Taxes, as approved by the Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners.
Location
Southern end of Anna Maria Island, one mile south of 5th Street N., in the City of Bradenton Beach.
Park Hours
Sunrise to Midnight, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.
Parking/Fees
Free parking.
Amenities
- Beach
- Benches
- Bike Racks
- Changing Cabanas
- Concessions - Coquina Beach Cafe'
- Games Tables
- Gift Shop
- Grills
- Multi-Purpose Trail (paved)
- Pavilions (5)
- Picnic Tables
- Playgrounds
- Recycle Containers
- Restrooms (closed nightly at 9 p.m. to accommodate custodial cleaning - does not include 6-pack restrooms)
- Shower (outside)
- Trash Receptacles
- Trolley Stop
- Volleyball (sand)
- Water Fountains
- Wheelchair (Beach) - first-come, first-served
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
- Alcohol, littering, & glass containers are prohibited.
- Pets are prohibited.
- Drones and other remotely operated vehicles or toys are prohibited.
- No campfires. Grilling is allowed only in provided grills.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Disturbing wildlife or destruction of habitat by walking on dunes is prohibited.
- Golf carts, ATVs, and other vehicles are not allowed on pedestrian paths or on the beach.
- Wildlife is protected by law from being hunted, harassed, injured, captured, chased, displaced or otherwise disturbed. Please enjoy viewing and photographing wildlife from a distance.
- Sea Turtle Season is May 1 - Oct 31
- No lights on the beach after sunset.
- Do not approach turtles or nests.
- Remove beach furniture at dusk.
- Leave nests and signs undisturbed.
Manatee County employees reserve the right to expel visitors for violation of these rules and/or any listed in Manatee County Code Chapter 2-24.
VIOLATIONS PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT UNDER MANATEE COUNTY CODE OF ORD. CHAPTER 2-24 STATE AND FEDERAL LAW