The wide Manatee Beach is a large public beach with free parking, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. This is a favorite beach of many, so come early, especially on weekends locals enjoy the great beach here all year round. For the little ones there is a nearby playground. Sunbathers and sandburger builders will get their money’s worth here. There is plenty of parking, however, also here on the weekends, the faster wins.