Coquina Baywalk

Review & FAQ:

What is Coquina Baywalk?
- Coquina Baywalk is one of the top free attractions in the Bradenton Beach region, located along the southern end of Anna Maria Island at Leffis Key.
What does Coquina Baywalk protect?
- The baywalk nature preserve protects 30 acres of restored natural habitat at Leffis Key, offering visitors a chance to explore the area via a mile-long wooden boardwalk.
What is the history of habitat restoration at Leffis Key?
- The native Floridian wildlife habitat was damaged due to dredging of the Intracoastal Waterways in the mid-20th century, which led to the invasion of non-native species and seagrass bed destruction.
- Since the 1980s, efforts have successfully restored wetlands, mangroves, and seagrass areas, creating a safe habitat for local wildlife.
What wildlife can be seen at Coquina Baywalk?
- Visitors may spot crabs, hawks, stingrays, herons, egrets, and pelicans within the protected habitat.
What native plant species are found in the area?
- Native plant species include Jamaican dogwood, sea oats, southern red cedars, and dune sunflowers.
Are there educational resources along the baywalk?
- Yes, interpretive signs along the baywalk provide details about the local flora and fauna found in the habitat.

2651 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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