
Manatee Public Beach
Editor's take
4.7/5 from 9,242 Google reviews plus repeat praise for clean, calm water and excellent amenities make it a top-tier, must-visit Gulf beach.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently rave about the beautiful sand and calm turquoise water, and praise the strong restroom/shower setup and on-site café/bar, while noting it’s lively and can be crowded (arrive早).
Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island is lifeguarded and packed with beach amenities, offering soft white sand and calm turquoise water with an on-site café/bar and nightly entertainment.
- Phone
- (941) 742-5923
- Website
- Visit website
- Hours
- Sunrise to 10:00pm, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permitLifeguards 9:00am-5:00pm (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)Lifeguards 9:00am-7:00pm (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)





