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Coquina & Cortez Beach
Manatee County Beach Patrol · Towers 2–11
Coquina & Cortez Beach, Bradenton Beach
The long south end of Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach: Cortez Beach to the north, Coquina Beach to the south, with lifeguards every day, shaded picnic areas and the south end of the free trolley line.
Coquina & Cortez Beach right nowManatee County Beach Patrol · Towers 2–11
Lifeguards 9am–5pm, every day of the year.
Lifeguards, parking & the rules.
Lifeguards
Manatee County Beach Patrol every day, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Cortez from Towers 2–4, Coquina from Towers 5–11 (941-749-3500). Source →
Parking
Large lots beside the beach and more at Coquina Park at the island’s south end. Source →
Restrooms & showers
Restrooms, showers and changing cabanas at Coquina. Source →
Dogs
Pets are not allowed at Coquina Beach. Source →
Accessibility
Free beach wheelchairs and a walker at the concession stand, first come, first served. Source →
What makes Coquina & Cortez Beach different.
- The south end of the free island trolley, which runs up Gulf Drive to the Anna Maria City Pier. Source →
- Coquina has a playground, walking trail, volleyball, grills, picnic pavilions and a concession stand. Source →
- Cortez Beach is known for surfing at the “Three Piers” when conditions allow. Source →
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