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Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach

Family-friendly stretch of Gulf beach in the city of Holmes Beach. Calm, shallow water, lifeguards, volleyball, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds and a beachside café; watch for dolphins and manatees.

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Near this beach

🚎 Nearest trolley stop: Gulf Dr/42nd St (Manatee Public Beach) · Right here

🍤 Food

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🧺 Restrooms, parking & beach gear

  • Manatee Public Beach restrooms and parkingRestrooms & parking

    🚶 6 min walk · 0.23 mi🚎 Gulf Dr/45th St · 2 min walk

  • Kingfish Boat RampFishing & bait · Restrooms & parking

    🚶 14 min walk · 0.52 mi🚎 East Bay Dr/Sunbow Bay Dr (Publix) · 9 min walk

  • Just 4 Fun Beach RentalsBeach chairs & gear · Carts, bikes & scooters

    🚶 15 min walk · 0.59 mi🚎 Gulf Dr/Holmes Blvd (Shopping Plaza) · 1 min walk

  • Fun and More RentalsCarts, bikes & scooters · Beach chairs & gear

    🚶 16 min walk · 0.63 mi🚎 Gulf Dr/Holmes Blvd (Shopping Plaza) · 1 min walk

🐬 Things to do

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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

  • 🐚 Calm, shallow water good for kids
  • 🐚 Dolphins and manatees often pass by
  • 🐚 Lifeguards, volleyball, playground, beachside café

Good to know

Address
4101 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Lifeguards
Yes
Trolley stop
GULF DR/42ND ST (MANATEE PUBLIC BEACH)
LifeguardsPlaygroundSand volleyballPicnic areasCafé
Checked Sep 30, 2026
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