coquina beach

Coquina beach is a few miles away from Sarasota in Longboat Key where you can see dolphins swimming--if you are lucky --and have a leisurely afternoon--This beach reminds me of the Caribbean-very tranquil--Swimming near the bridge is not permitted but further up there are lifeguards and a concession stand --there is a good walking-jogging path that runs along the beach and is shaded with huge trees-there are picnic tables and it is on the trolley line if you do not have a car--It is also on the way to Anna Maria Island coming from Sarasota - so that you can enjoy a full day in a gorgeous area---There are also designated parking spots for RV'S

Plenty of beach parking, nice clean restrooms, and soft white sand. All ages are welcome, so find that perfect spot and drop your beach gear.

Believe the reviews! We love our days at the beach and Coquina is our favorite SW Florida beach. Yes, we prefer it to Siesta Key. When you think there is nothing that could be done to improve this beach and its many amenities we discovered that this year a number of attractive individual change rooms had been constructed at strategic locations in addition to the three well maintained restroom facility areas. We appreciate the commitment of the citizens of Manatee County and Bradenton Beach to this gem of a beach. One of the best aspects of this beach is you won't find a high rise condo or beach bungalow in sight. The only negative I can think of is that arriving and departing this beach, which has three well marked access points, can result in some extremely slow bumper to bumper traffic (I mean really slow like over an hour to just go a few miles).By the way, Coquina Beach is at the southern end of Anna Maria Island - not Longboat Key! - though it is accessible and just over the channel from the northern end of LBK.

Huge beach with endless white sand. Ample free parking, change rooms, bathroom facilities and picnic areas.

Coquina Beach on Longboat Key is a dream! Wide beaches, ample free parking, easy access. This is truly a public beach- wide open spaces, many lifeguards, snack shack, bathrooms, outdoor showers to wash your feet- and it's free! Picnic areas with grills. Spend the day with your family. Beware that traffic can be a grind due to the lift bridge and touristy area to the north.

The beach is fantastic during warm months and this winter we visited during the Sunday Farm Market. What a great way to spend a few hours. Walk and buy some farm fresh foods and baked goods. We even did some last minute holiday shopping. The beach itself is fantastic.

This is a great place to watch the sun set, with smaller crowds than you'll find in Siesta Key. Wide, open beach.

Easy parking and nice restrooms. Did have picnic areas, etc., though we did not use them. Sand is silky and soft and we enjoyed a perfect sunset here.

Seeing is believing.. Coquina IS the BEST beach on the Gulf and probably the Best beach in the USA ......by FAR!!!!! Beats Siesta Key hands down. Anna Maria Island Beaches Are THE BEST !!!!!

This is a great beach spot with good parking. The restrooms were shockingly clean and modern. This is a fantastic spot to quickly bring some chairs for the sunset.

It's worth my 1 hour ride. 7 miles of breathtaking beaches,Restaurants and shopsSundays there are vendors along the beach selling some beautiful Artwork, jewelry, plants, fruit, veggies and honey just to name a few. Local artists playing music.Walk a mile to bridge st to see some local shopsCoquina cafe is great ... On the beach.. Serving snacks, drinksAnd light fare. restrooms on site Parking is great and free

We saw the park on our way in to see the area and decided to pick up sandwiches and lunch there on our way back. Large shaded park with lots of picnic tables. We enjoyed sandwiches from Oma's Pizzaria at a table with a view of the beach and the water. We later went out and sat on the beach and took it all in. I could have spent an entire day there and wished I would have had a hammock to hang from the palm trees. Clean and roomy park. Nice place to enjoy the beach.

Large, clean white sand beach with beautiful turquoise water. Free parking with shade. There is a play area for children. Shaded areas for picnics with grills. Super clean bathrooms. Concession stand. Across the street is a nature area. Walking distance to shopping. Great family beach

Everything about this beach is great. White sand that is perfectly manicured, easy and abundant parking, clean restrooms and a nice snack stand. Also, loads of grills and tables for picnicking. Finally, easy spot for surf fishing at the pass.

A lovely family beach. Places for fishing, boating, benches for relaxing. There are plenty of parking spaces and bathroom facilities. The beach is lovely white beach. It's a great place to watch sunsets too.