From long, secluded stretches of brilliant white sand and seashells, to the colorful canvas of beach towels, umbrellas, lifeguards, Frisbees and cookouts, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and the Bradenton beaches - more than 27 miles of beaches along Florida’s Gulf Islands - offer a shoreline experience for every beach lover. Kick off your shoes and sink your toes into one of our local favorites:

Anna Maria Beach
Holmes Beach
Bayfront Park
Manatee County Public Beach
Bradenton Beach
Conrad Beach
Whitney Beach
Beer Can Island
Coquina Beach
Palma Sola Causeway