Manatee Public Beach sits where Manatee Avenue (State Road 64) meets the Gulf in Holmes Beach, which makes it the easiest beach to reach from Bradenton.
It's open sunrise to 10 p.m. and has a beachfront cafe. A $6.1 million federal renourishment is expected to begin here in November 2026 and work south.
Tips
- Expect some construction once the renourishment begins in November.
- Arrive early on weekends for parking.