Manatee Public Beach Beach Guide | Parking, Lifeguards, Conditions & Local Picks

About the beach

Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach

The island’s main public beach, where Manatee Avenue meets the Gulf. Lifeguards every day, a beachfront cafe, volleyball courts and a stop on the free trolley.

Manatee Public Beach right nowManatee County Beach Patrol · Tower 1

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Lifeguards 9am–5pm, every day of the year.

🌊 Full conditions 🗺️ Directions 📞 941-749-3500

Know before you go

Lifeguards, parking & the rules.

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Lifeguards

Manatee County Beach Patrol, every day of the year from Tower 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (941-749-3500). Source →

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Parking

Beach lot on site; summer rains often flood it. Source →

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Restrooms & showers

Restrooms, showers and changing cabanas. Source →

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Dogs

Pets are not allowed. Source →

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Accessibility

Free beach wheelchairs at the staff shed near the concessions, plus a 100-ft beach mat north of the cafe. Source →

Worth knowing

What makes Manatee Public Beach different.

A beachfront cafe and gift shop on site. Source →
Sand volleyball courts, picnic areas, grills and bike racks. Source →
Its own stop on the free island trolley. Source →

Eat & drink

Let’s eat!

Local picks near Manatee Public Beach.

Things to do

Things to do while you’re here

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