Island · Manatee County

Terra Ceia

Quiet old-Florida island community beside Terra Ceia Bay and the Skyway's south end

Terra Ceia is a small, low-density community on Terra Ceia Island in Manatee County, just north of Palmetto and just south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Visitors mostly come for the water.

Manatee CountyUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Terra Ceia Preserve
  • Aquatic preserve waters
  • Kayaking and fishing
  • 1906 clubhouse
  • Atzeroth homestead
  • Skyway-adjacent island

Good for

  • Kayaking
  • Quiet scenic drives
  • Fishing
  • Local history

Landmarks

  • Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
  • Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve
  • Terra Ceia Village Improvement Association Hall
  • Atzeroth Home Site marker
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge (south end nearby)

Getting there

Bayshore Drive branches west from US 19 just north of Palmetto, and I-275 and US 19 meet near the south end of the Sunshine Skyway. The island is small and rural, so plan on driving.

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