Anna Maria: Anna Maria Island Gulf Front Park
About
Anna Maria Island Gulf Front Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about half a mile from the town of Anna Maria. The access is accessible, making it a straightforward way to reach the beach. Spring is the most comfortable time to visit. At a nearby weather station, typical March highs run around 78°F, and April averages about 83°F with only about five wet days. Summer is hotter and wetter, with August highs near 92°F and rain on about 17 days. Several walking trails lie within a short drive. Eagle Loop is about 4 miles away, Emerson Point Park Trail is about 5.5 miles away, and the Leffis Key Foot Path and Barrier Free Nature Trail are a little farther.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Anna Maria: Anna Maria Island Gulf Front Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–83°F and lows of 52–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan72° high52° low
- Feb75° high55° low
- Mar78° high58° low
- Apr83° high63° low
- May88° high68° low
- Jun90° high74° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug92° high75° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct86° high68° low
- Nov80° high60° low
- Dec75° high55° low
Nearby
- Eagle LoopHiking4.2 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking5.6 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking5.7 mi
- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
