If your ever trying to travel in Florida & want a laid back beach town feel? Here's the ultimate guide from a local! The best times to visit are August-November because half your trip won't be in traffic!
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The Beaches
Food & Dessert
Drinks
Boutiques
The Beaches
My favorite places to beach & where to park
The prettiest beach with accessible parking! They have a cute cafe open until 4:00 with a beach bar & a park! You can grill too!
Coquina Beach
Similar to Coquina! Less parking but the have later hours at the cafe & bar along with live music! Volley ball nets & a playground!
Manatee Beach
Another great beach but hard to find parking! This is a beach you wanna wake up early & hit but it's nice because it's not as crowded!
Bradenton Beach
More private & harder to find parking because it's more private beaches!
Longboat Key
Never ever swim here because it's where the bay & ocean meet so the tides will suck you in! But it's beautiful to see!
Bean Point Beach
Food & Dessert
My favorite places for a tasty meal & a yummy ice cream
The best açaí bowls & coffee! Thank me later!
Blueberries Cafe & Wine
A popular fun restaurant that has been on my list to go to but it's a tourist spot so you'll definitely be waiting for a table!
The Ugly Grouper
I love their iced chai with some cakey donuts! Here you can customize your dozen of donuts from the flavor to icing to fun toppings!
The Donut Experiment
I actually work here part time! I recommend the stuffed shrimp & definitely hit up the bar! Expect over an hour wait if your trying to catch the sunset here!
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
Get the mango gelato! Best homemade ice cream around!
Dips Ice Cream
This is the best spot to find live music, boutiques & bars!
Visit Bridge Street on Anna Maria Island
If you love Mexican food & drinks, you have to come here!
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Drinks
Let's go get some cocktails
This is obviously the spot for a yummy drink on bridge street!
Daiquiri Deck Anna Maria Island
This drink spot is themed like a doctors office! It's so fun!
The Doctor's Office
Beach front bars are always fun especially for day drinking
