Overview
Anna Maria Island is a barrier island on the Florida West Coast. It contains the cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach.
3 things to do · 3 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island Historical Society
A look at this island paradise in its original form when it was discovered by local Indian tribes the Timucan and Caloosan American Indian tribes and then by Spanish explorers.
Leffis Key Preserve
Fun and More Rentals
Bike and kayak rentals are available for rent with free delivery to your vacation home before you arrive.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 52°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Sarasota)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota/Bradenton — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Pinellas Park — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Bradenton, take the Cortez Bridge. From 2-3pm it is often busy.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Anna Maria Island Historical Society, Leffis Key Preserve
- Lunch Mr. Bones
- Afternoon Fun and More Rentals
- Dinner Rod & Reel
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
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Get in
From Bradenton, take the Cortez Bridge. From 2-3pm it is often busy.
Get around
Place Anna Maria Island Trolley
Anna Maria Island has a free trolley service run by Manatee County Area Transit that travels the entire island, from Coquina Beach all the way to the public pier on the north side of Anna Maria City. Trolleys depart from the terminal stops 6AM-10PM daily, and take about 30 minutes to reach the end of the line. A schedule in PDF format is available.
See
- White sand beaches
- Beautiful sunsets
- Old Florida charm
Do
Eat
Eat Ginny's and Jane E's
Pastries and everything else.
Sleep
Stay Island Vacation Properties
Offers Anna Maria Island vacation rentals on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Stay Birds Nest Vacation Apartments
Go next
- Bradenton on the mainland.
- Longboat Key to the south.
Nearby
Bradenton
City / town · 9 listings · 9 mi away
Palmetto
City / town · 6 listings · 9 mi away
Longboat Key
City / town · 8 listings · 10 mi away
St. Pete Beach
City / town · 42 listings · 15 mi away
Sarasota
City / town · 55 listings · 17 mi away
Siesta Key
City / town · 9 listings · 18 mi away
Saint Petersburg
City / town · 87 listings · 19 mi away
Madeira Beach
City / town · 4 listings · 20 mi away
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