What is the water and sand quality of the Cortez beach?

The coastline of Cortez beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cortez beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cortez beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Cortez beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Cortez beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Cortez beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Cortez beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cortez beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cortez beach?

The bar is located right on the Cortez beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Daiquiri Deck Anna Maria Island is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cortez beach?

There are 897 places to stay in the Cortez beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cortez beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5519676&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pelican Cove 6</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3184623&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Safari Suite</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5917913&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Playa Esmeralda Studios</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5419186&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tides Inn on the Bay Vacation Homes</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3681846&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Playa Esmeralda One Bedroom Cottages</a></li></ul>

How far is the Cortez beach from parking?

The Cortez beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Cortez beach?

There are 4 attractions near Cortez beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Fish Hole Miniature Golf located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Cortez beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cortez beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 19°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cortez beach (Florida) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cortez beach (Florida) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Cortez beach with white sand surface

Photo of Cortez beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Cortez beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cortez beach and the settlement

Photo of Cortez beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Cortez beach

Bradenton Beach, United States

7.8

#93 out of 266 in Florida 8

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Bradenton Beach • 0.7 km

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Bar Daiquiri Deck Anna Maria Island

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Gelato-go Anna Maria Island

9.2 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Tintos Colombian Coffee Shop

10 - Exceptional 390m

Bar Bamboo Island Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 410m

Restaurant Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

9 - Excellent 420m

Cafe Island Creperie

8.8 - Excellent 430m

Bar Island Time Bar and Grill

8.4 - Very good 430m

Bar Bridge Street Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 430m

Cafe Back Alley Treasures

9.6 - Exceptional 430m

Tourist Attraction The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

9.2 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Bridge Street Pier

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Tourist Attraction Sea Rocket Gulf Coast Parasail

9.8 - Exceptional 710m

Tourist Attraction Coquina Beach Lifeguard Tower #7

9.4 - Excellent 720m

Tourist Attraction Captain Fin's Sightseeing and Boat Tours

9.8 - Exceptional 750m

Tourist Attraction Anna Maria Beach

10 - Exceptional 920m

Tourist Attraction Regina Sugar Barge Wreck

1000m

Tourist Attraction Coquina Beach Playa

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction H2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

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About

Cortez beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 93th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 364.2 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Bradenton Beach settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Bradenton Beach • 0.7 km

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Bar Daiquiri Deck Anna Maria Island

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Gelato-go Anna Maria Island

9.2 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Tintos Colombian Coffee Shop

10 - Exceptional 390m

Bar Bamboo Island Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 410m

Restaurant Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

9 - Excellent 420m

Cafe Island Creperie

8.8 - Excellent 430m

Bar Island Time Bar and Grill

8.4 - Very good 430m

Bar Bridge Street Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 430m

Cafe Back Alley Treasures

9.6 - Exceptional 430m

Tourist Attraction The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

9.2 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Bridge Street Pier

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Tourist Attraction Sea Rocket Gulf Coast Parasail

9.8 - Exceptional 710m

Tourist Attraction Coquina Beach Lifeguard Tower #7

9.4 - Excellent 720m

Tourist Attraction Captain Fin's Sightseeing and Boat Tours

9.8 - Exceptional 750m

Tourist Attraction Anna Maria Beach

10 - Exceptional 920m

Tourist Attraction Regina Sugar Barge Wreck

1000m

Tourist Attraction Coquina Beach Playa

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction H2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

150m from the beach

7 Good

Bridgeview Retreat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Bradenton Beach • 730m from center

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370m from the beach

7.3 Good

AMI Lighthouse Cottage-One Minute Walk To The Beach-Keyless Locks

Entire Apartment

Ilexhurst • 1km from center

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400m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Safari Suite

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Bradenton Beach • 1.1km from center

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450m from the beach

Street South House #54587

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Bradenton Beach • 1.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 21 min walk

Coquina beach

7.8 Very good

4.2km

Connected beach

Anna maria beach

8.1 Very good

4.7km

Longboat beach II

6.8 Good

9.5km

Connected beach

Bean Point beach

8.2 Very good

10.1km

Bayfront Park beach

7.7 Very good

17.5km

Battery Bigelow beach

6.6 Good

18km

Longboat beach

8.2 Very good

18.1km

East beach

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Bradenton Beach • 790m

Main locality of province

Tallahassee • 364.2km

Transport

Airport

SRQ • 15.9km

Bus Station

Cortez Rd W/127th St W • 1.2km

Train Station

Amtrak • 45.7km

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7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

Dylan Ritter

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is fantastic, and it's conveniently located near the parking lot. Additionally, the beach has white sand and offers several fishing piers.

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Liliana Kaelin

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Cortez beach is absolutely stunning and there are plenty of picturesque spots to capture some great photos. The white sand is particularly impressive and I love how well-maintained it is. Walking along the sand is easily one of my favorite beach activities.

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Nikolai Nesterov.

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I was fortunate to find a vacancy at the Pelican, which was the only place within an hour of my work site. The beach nearby had white sand, and I was grateful to have scored such a great location during my travels across the nation. The pier was just a short 5-minute walk from my hotel, which was perfect for my swing shift schedule. The atmosphere was fantastic, with the lighting on the pull swing and the cornhole games adding to the overall vibe. It was definitely a satisfying experience that exceeded my expectations.

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Layla Andrews

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The water at this beach is absolutely stunning! However, it is a bit small in size. The piers are a great feature for those who enjoy fishing or jumping into the water. There is also a variety of sea life, such as barnacles, tiny sea snails, pencil fish, and crabs, which can be caught in abundance. Overall, I had a wonderful time at this beach. Although, we did have to drive to another beach to access shower and restroom facilities.

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A. Juliette

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach has white sand and unfortunately lacks restrooms or shower facilities, which means you'll have to drive elsewhere for those amenities. On the bright side, parking is free, though it can be quite challenging to find a spot due to the beach's popularity, which is typical for Florida beaches. During our visit, there was a lightning alarm that went off, causing everyone to clear out. Unfortunately, the traffic to leave was chaotic. Despite the minor setbacks, we were lucky enough to spot 5 dolphins, a crab, and plenty of fish. The sand was also soft and loose, making for a comfortable day at the beach.