Scenic Ferry Ride, Beach Walk, Breakfast with a View & Coquina Beach Market

This time we combine a scenic ferry ride with a 1.5 mile beach walk, a breakfast with a view and a visit to the Coquina Beach Market. After that we will walk 1.8 miles back to the ferry.

Depending on the group size, we might make a group reservation in advance and prepay the ticket. We will let you know in advance. Tickets including fees are $ 11 for ages 18-59, $ 7 for ages 60-79 and free for those over 80.

07:00 AM: Let's meet in front of The Bishop Museum of Science & Nature located at 201 10th St W in Bradenton.

There is unlimited free parking at the parking garage on the corner of 10th St W & 3rd Ave W (entrance ramp on 10th St W). Parking along the streets is usually limited to 2 hours.

From the museum we will take a short walk along the Riverwalk to the Ferry Pier.

07:30 AM: Ferry departure.
The ferry ride to Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island will take 50 minutes.

08:20 AM: Walk along the beach to Coquina Beach Cafe
The first part of the walk will be around 1.5 miles long.

09:00 AM: Breakfast with a View
We will enjoy a simple but delicious breakfast at the beach with a wonderful view.

09:50 AM: Walk over to Coquina Beach Market
The market will officially open at 10:00 AM.

10:50 AM: Walk 1.8 miles back to Bridge Street Pier
We might even check out some stores along Bridge Street if time allows.
Ice cream anyone?

12:30 AM: Departure
The ferry will take 50 minutes back to the Riverwalk in Bradenton.

This will finish our event. It is just a short walk to get back to the parking garage.

As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.