Bradenton Beach FL Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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ACortez Beach

Cortez Beach
  • +1 941 742 5923
  • Overview Cortez Beach is located between 5th and 13th Streets, off Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach just north of Coquina Beach. It has free parking, lifeguards on duty, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers for all beachgoers. Combined with Coquina Beach, this is one of the nicest beaches on Anna Maria Isla... more on Bestbeaches.org

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BBay Front Park

Bay Front Park
  • Anna Maria
    Florida, 34216, USA
  • +1 941 778 1541
  • Overview Perhaps the most laid back of the three, this municipality has been popular as a vacation retreat since the early 1900s when it was first developed by Charles Roser, the father of the Fig Newton cookie, who made his fortune when he sold the recipe to Nabisco. - Situated on the northern tip of the... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Bay Front Park
Anna Maria
Florida, 34216, USA

CCoquina Beach

Coquina Beach
  • Bradenton Beach
    Florida, 34217, USA
  • +1 941 778 1541
  • Overview This bustling village is located at the southern end of Anna Maria Island and grew up around the first bridge connecting the island community to the mainland. This area is full of charming seaside inns and motels as well as spacious condominium accommodations. Visitors can easily walk to most eve... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Coquina Beach
Bradenton Beach
Florida, 34217, USA

DCortez Road Access

Cortez Road Access
  • Bradenton Beach
    Florida, USA
  • +1 941 778 1541
  • Overview The beaches of Bradenton Beach run the entire length of the city. This access is off of Cortez Road Bridge. It is near resturants and stores. No facilities, ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Cortez Road Access
Bradenton Beach
Florida, USA

EManatee County Beach

Manatee County Beach
  • Holmes Beach
    Florida, 34217, USA
  • +1 941 778 1541
  • Overview Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, facilities include restrooms, a childrens play area, fresh water showers and a resturant right on the beach. Southwest Florida, between Sarasota and Tampa. Rich in natural beauty the area features over 150 miles of shoreline (27 miles of sugar sand beaches) along t... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Manatee County Beach
Holmes Beach
Florida, 34217, USA

FDe Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial
  • 75th St. NW
    Bradenton, FL, 34280
  • 9417920458
  • Highlights: visitor center, picnic tables, restro… more
  • Location: Bradenton, Florida (4.9 miles from Bradenton Beach)
  • Overview This memorial commemorates the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who landed on the southwest Florida coast in 1539. He brought with him 600 soldiers and was under orders from the King of Spain to explore, colonize and pacify the Indians of the area known as "La Florida". The park depicts 16th ce... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Overview On a sweltering day in May of 1539, Hernando de Soto and an army of over 600 soldiers splashed ashore in the Tampa Bay area. They arrived in nine ships laden with supplies: two hundred and twenty horses, a herd of pigs, a pack of vicious war dogs, cannon, matchlock muskets, armor, tools and ratio... more on Wegoplaces.com

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De Soto National Memorial
75th St. NW
Bradenton, FL, 34280

GMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

  • 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
    Sarasota, FL 34236-1004
  • +1 941 388 4441
5.0
26+ reviews, 2 sources
  • The Mote is a small public aquarium but is still a good way to do something different with the kids one afternoon. Besides seeing the fish on display you should take the bay boat tour run by the Mote. It was a realy fun way to spend time on the water and see some of the actual sea life in Sarasot... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I have been to the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium many times in my life and everytime was a very pleasurable experience. I cannot visit the Sarasota area without visiting this lovely place. This is a wonderful, educational, and fun place to take children and adults of all ages. Everytime I v... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236-1004

HBean Point

Bean Point
  • Anna Maria
    Florida, USA
  • Overview Where the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay converge. No facilities or lifeguards, just lovely sunsets. Powder white beach, good place for shelling at low tide. Easy access from city streets, but make sure you obey the traffic signs. Local authorities very active giving parking tickets. Southwest Flor... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Bean Point
Anna Maria
Florida, USA

IMagnolia Street Access

Magnolia Street Access
  • Anna Maria
    Florida, USA
  • Overview An Extension of Bean Point, access is on Magnolia Street. Parking 1/2 block from beach in city parking lot. No lifeguards or facilities, but a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. Southwest Florida, between Sarasota and Tampa. Rich in natural beauty the area features over 150 miles of shoreline ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Magnolia Street Access
Anna Maria
Florida, USA

JWhitney Beach

Whitney Beach
  • Longboat Key
    Florida, USA
  • Overview Glistening white sand, with the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop, offers a unique beach experience. In fact, the beach runs the entire length of the Key, about 10 miles. - If you are into shelling, low tide is the perfect time to find beautiful additions to your collection, especially in the small po... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Whitney Beach
Longboat Key
Florida, USA