Bradenton Beach · Free parking

Coquina Beach

A long Gulf beach with pavilions, a cafe, a trolley stop and free parking.

Coquina Beach stretches along the southern end of Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach, with picnic pavilions, a cafe and a stop on the island trolley.

It's open sunrise to 10 p.m. with free parking, though the north lot is currently closed for drainage work.

Tips

  • The north parking lot is closed for drainage work; use the south lots.
  • A federal beach renourishment project is expected to start in November 2026.

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