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Anna Maria

Bean Point

Quiet, secluded beach at the very northern tip of the island where the Gulf meets Tampa Bay, with views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

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Near this beach

🚎 Nearest trolley stop: Pine Ave/N Bay Blvd (AMI Pier) · 10 min walk · 0.37 mi

🍤 Food

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🧺 Restrooms, parking & beach gear

  • Anna Maria Bayfront Park restroomsRestrooms & parking

    🚶 3 min walk · 0.11 mi🚎 Pine Ave/N Bay Blvd (AMI Pier) · 7 min walk

  • Beach BumsBeach chairs & gear · Carts, bikes & scooters

    🚶 11 min walk · 0.41 mi🚎 Pine Ave/Tarpon St · 1 min walk

  • Crabby Joe's Adventures & RentalsBeach chairs & gear · Carts, bikes & scooters

    🚶 12 min walk · 0.46 mi🚎 Pine Ave/Crescent Dr · 1 min walk

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Walk times use island streets at an easy pace. Open now uses each place's verified hours in island time; blank means we don't have hours.

Why go

  • 🐚 Views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
  • 🐚 Named for George Emmerson Bean, the island's first resident
  • 🐚 Popular sunset spot

Good to know

Address
North Shore Dr at N Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216
Lifeguards
No
Restrooms
No
Access
Public beach access paths (small white "Public Beach Access" signs) at North Shore Dr & North Bay Blvd (main path), Fern St, and Gladiolus St.
Parking
No parking lot. Limited legal street parking nearby; North Shore Dr is mostly no-parking. Keep all tires off the pavement.
Checked Sep 30, 2026
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Pin is approximate (East end of North Shore Dr (main access at N Bay Blvd)).