Coquina Beach
Coquina stretches along the south end of Anna Maria Island — the longest run of sand on the island and one of just two county beaches with full amenities, from restrooms and showers to the cafe and pavilions. A boat launch sits directly across Gulf Drive on the Intracoastal side.
Parrish is not a beach town, and that turns out to be useful: you get the quieter pace of inland Manatee County and a Gulf Coast day whenever the mood hits. Head west for white sand, warm Gulf water, and an afternoon whose hardest decision is whether you are ready to leave.
Read the full 10 Best Things to Do in Parrish, Florida (2026 Local Guide) →Also featured in Winter Beach Days in Florida 2026: Seven Beaches Worth the Drive
Map & parking
Weekday mornings, before afternoon summer storms flood the parking lot.
The boat ramp across Gulf Drive gets you on the water without fighting for beach parking.
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