Bradenton Beach Florida Map

About Bradenton Beach, Florida

Bradenton Beach is a locality in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 733. The population density is 580.3 people per km². Bradenton Beach is located at 27.4670°N, 82.7040°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34217.

Bradenton Beach unfolds as a sun-kissed haven where Anna Maria Sound whispers secrets to the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 7.5 miles west of South Bradenton, FL (from South Bradenton, FL: bearing 272°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-south-west of Bradenton. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, thick and warm, a constant caress against the skin. Whitewashed cottages, their porches adorned with flowering vines, cluster along streets shaded by the broad, arching fronds of coconut palms. The sand, a fine, pale gold, stretches out, meeting the gentle, turquoise swell of the water in a soft embrace, and the sky overhead, often a vast canvas of cerulean, deepens to bruised lavender and fiery orange as the day surrenders to evening. The history of Bradenton Beach is intertwined with the ebb and flow of the tides and the dreams of those who sought its shores. Once a quieter fishing village, its economy has gracefully transitioned, now thriving on the steady stream of visitors drawn to its pristine beaches and laid-back atmosphere. The iconic Bridge Street, a vibrant artery of shops and eateries, hums with a convivial energy, a modern counterpoint to the echoes of its past. Here, the gentle rhythm of island life is palpable, from the morning fishermen mending their nets to the evening revelers enjoying the sunset's spectacular performance, a testament to Bradenton Beach's enduring allure.

About This Bradenton Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradenton Beach, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.466984, -82.703989. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bradenton Beach and Manatee County.

Detailed location data for Bradenton Beach includes the ZIP code (34217), telephone area code (941), county seat of Manatee County (Bradenton), and school district assignment (Manatee County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bradenton Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.