Manatee Public Beach

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Location

4000 State Road 64 and Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, FL  34217
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Park Hours

Sunrise - 10 p.m., unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.

Amenities

  • Beach
  • Benches
  • Bike Racks
  • Changing Cabanas
  • Concessions - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe'
  • Gift Shop
  • Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycle Container
  • Restrooms (closed nightly at 9 p.m. to accommodate custodial cleaning)
  • Showers with Foot Wash
  • Trash Receptacles
  • Trolley Stop
  • Volleyball
  • 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