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Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park

United States, Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria 

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Bayfront Park

United States, Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria 

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Located in the southern end of the town of Longboat Key, Bayfront Park has a small beach with light brown sand and is surrounded by mangrove trees, palm trees, and sparse vegetation. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Bayfront Park. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a nautical-themed waterfront bistro that serves incredible seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and desserts. Bayou Tavern is a beachfront restaurant that offers amazing Italian cuisine including pizza, ravioli, risotto, pasta, bruschetta, salads, and seafood. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Bayfront Park, the modestly priced Blue Dolphin Cafe serves delicious breakfast dishes including waffles, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, and wraps. The restaurant also serves excellent lunch and dinner dishes including Wraps, hotdogs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, steaks, and seafood.

If you are looking for a hotel near Bayfront Park, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is 19 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a golf course, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, tennis courts, and several restaurants. As another upscale option, the 4-Star The Resort at Longboat Key Club offers a golf course, a spa, a fitness center, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a business center, a children’s club, and several restaurants. A more affordable hotel is 3-Star BridgeWalk- A Landmark Resort that offers many amenities including a heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a golf course, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast. If you looking for another good and affordable hotel near Bayfront Park, the modestly priced 2-Star Wicker Inn Beach Resort is a bayfront hotel that offers several amenities including a gazebo, a grilling area, and a heated pool.

Although Bayfront Park does not have lifeguards, it has many amenities including a fishing Pier, barbeque grills facility, pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, a basketball court, tennis courts, picnic shelters, a playground, an indoor recreation center, restrooms, covered pavilions, paved walking trails, electric charging stations for electric vehicles, and wifi. Dogs are allowed in Bayfront Park if they are on a leash, and the park is open from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Bayfront Park offers many fun activities including fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, swimming, boating, sailing, and bird watching. Depending on the time of the year visitors can spot dolphins and manatees in the water near Bayfront Park. Bayfront Park is an ideal kayaking spot to rent a kayak or bring your own. The park also hosts many fun activities including sports leagues, educational programs, cultural classes and seminars, social functions, and special events for all ages and interests.

Getting to Bayfront Park is easy- the park is present at 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, there is a free parking lot is also present. Once you park, you need to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive to reach Bayfront Park’s beach as the beach is present across the street from the main part of Bayfront Park. We recommend being careful while crossing the street to reach the beach in Bayfront Park as the Gulf of Mexico Drive is a part of an active state highway named Florida State Route 789.

There are many attractions near Bayfront Park. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium offers swimming, kayaking, seashore safari, snorkeling, and boat tours experiences where visitors can explore the coral reef and a lagoon that offer interesting insights into the local biodiversity. In addition, this marine park is home to many kinds of local marine wildlife including sharks, rays, otters, manatees, sea turtles, and Florida watersheds -and also offers interactive animal-feeding and animal petting sessions. Florida Maritime Museum offers interesting local maritime historical exhibitions and hosts many events, and also has a gallery displaying maritime-related memorabilia including photos, model boats, tools, and instruments. If you are looking for another attraction near Bayfront Park, The Fish Hole Miniature Golf is a family-friendly 18-holes mini-golf course that offers several amenities including cooling mist devices, lush green gardens, and a koi pond.

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IN316 N Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216, USA

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  • Boat Ramp

  • Dogs

  • Entry Fee

  • Fire Pits

  • Hidden

  • Lifeguard

  • Marine Life

  • Pier

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  • WiFi

  • Picnic Table

  • Activities

  • Bike Paths

  • Camping

  • Clubs Party Scene

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  • Hiking

  • Nude

  • Paddle boarding

  • Scuba Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Surfing

  • Tours

  • Volleyball

  • Cave

  • Rentals

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  • Bikes

  • Boat

  • Fishing Boats

  • Jet Skiing

  • Kayaking Canoeing

  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

  • Food

  • Bars

  • Food Snacks

  • Local Beach Vendor

  • Lounge

  • Restaurants

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    Does Bayfront Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Bayfront Park have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Bayfront Park a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Bayfront Park good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Bayfront Park have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Bayfront Park a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Bayfront Park?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Bayfront Park?

    Yes, this Beach is a good place to Fishing

    Does Bayfront Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Bayfront Park a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Bayfront Park good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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