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Bayfront Park
4.6★ · 1,185 Google ratings · Anna Maria, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · free
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 240 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
89°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
7.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
130 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 51 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Bayfront Park
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 19 visitors · 2016–2026
Calm bay water for young kids
The Tampa Bay side has protected, shallow water unlike the rough Gulf beaches across the island.
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills quickly on weekends and busy days, especially in peak season.
Expect seagrass and shells, not sand
The beach has limited sand with more seaweed and shells, especially at high tide.
Bring shade or find tree coverage
Reviewers consistently mention the mature trees along the waterfront providing natural shade for picnicking.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
89°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the E
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:57 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 316 N Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 240 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Bayfront Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bayfront Park?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bayfront Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 240 ft from the listing.
When is Bayfront Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
