Dockside Dreams
Private Pool & Spa · Waterfront Dock
10 min to Coquina Beach — private pool for after-beach cooling off
Book direct and save 10-15% compared to Airbnb & VRBO
Coquina Beach is Anna Maria Island's most accessible beach—with free parking, a dog-friendly section, and some of the best shelling on the Gulf Coast. Our nearby vacation rentals put you minutes from the sand.
Coquina Beach sits at the southern tip of Anna Maria Island and is consistently rated the best beach on the island. It features free parking (rare for AMI), a playground, picnic pavilions, and the calmest turquoise waters on the Gulf Coast.
Our Bradenton vacation rentals are just 12 minutes from Coquina Beach via Cortez Road. The beach is also the starting point for the Anna Maria Island Trolley, which runs free along the entire island. After a beach day, grab fresh grouper at Star Fish Company on the Cortez fishing village dock.
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Book direct and save 10-15% compared to Airbnb & VRBO
Private Pool & Spa · Waterfront Dock
10 min to Coquina Beach — private pool for after-beach cooling off
Large Pool + 2 Hot Tubs · Mini Golf Course
12 min to Holmes Beach — beach gear included with your stay
Downtown Location · Near St. Armands
15 min to Lido Beach and Siesta Key — quieter Gulf beaches
Pool & Spa · Sunset Views
10 min to Manatee Beach — close to AMI's family-friendly stretch
Common Questions
Yes! Dogs are allowed on leash at the southern end of Coquina Beach. Anna Maria Island beaches are 10-15 minutes from our Bradenton properties via the Manatee Avenue bridge. Free parking at Coquina Beach.
Our Bradenton properties are 5-10 minutes from Coquina Beach. Anna Maria Island beaches are 10-15 minutes from our Bradenton properties via the Manatee Avenue bridge. Free parking at Coquina Beach.
Yes! Free parking is one of Coquina's biggest advantages over other AMI beaches. Anna Maria Island beaches are 10-15 minutes from our Bradenton properties via the Manatee Avenue bridge. Free parking at Coquina Beach.
Why Coquina Beach is a Local Favorite
While visitors crowd the northern beaches, locals head to Coquina Beach on the southern end of Anna Maria Island. Free parking, clean facilities, and a laid-back vibe make it the perfect home base for your Gulf Coast vacation.
Dog-Friendly Paradise: Unlike most Florida beaches, Coquina Beach welcomes dogs! The southern portion allows leashed dogs, making it one of the few beaches where your furry family member can enjoy the waves.
Shelling & Nature: The currents at Coquina deposit shells from across the Gulf. Early morning low tides reveal sand dollars, fighting conchs, and beautiful scallop shells. The adjacent Leffis Key preserve offers kayaking and nature trails.
Perfect Location: Our Bradenton vacation rentals are just 5-10 minutes from Coquina Beach via the Cortez Bridge. Enjoy private pools at home and beach days at Coquina—the best of both worlds.
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