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Holmes Beach

Florida, United States · North America

About Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cortez, 15km from Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Holmes Beach is a town located in Florida, United States. With a population of 4,199, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Holmes Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Holmes Beach to your route.

About Holmes Beach

Ilexhurst is a subdivision and former resort community on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Bradenton–Sarasota–Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area. The subdivision occupies the central part of Anna Maria Island. From 1953 to 1954, the community was split and annexed into

Read more the adjacent cities of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.

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Holmes Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Holmes Beach located?

Holmes Beach is located in Florida, United States, North America. The coordinates are 27.4953 latitude, -82.7109 longitude.

What is the population of Holmes Beach?

Holmes Beach has a population of approximately 4,199 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,199
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Florida
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.4953, -82.7109

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Holmes Beach

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.

15 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Siesta Key Beach

A Gulf Coast gem famous for its cool-to-the-touch quartz crystal sand that stays white even in blazing heat.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Clearwater Beach

A pristine Gulf Coast barrier island beach with sugar-white sand, calm warm waters, and spectacular sunsets.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Holmes Beach

  • Right hereSunshine Skyway BridgeA soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Holmes Beach.

Bradenton Beach

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 1,171

Cortez

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 4,241

Anna Maria

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 1,669

West Bradenton

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 4,192

Longboat Key

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 7,266

South Bradenton

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 22,178

Bradenton

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 54,437

Palmetto

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 13,249

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