Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island is a barrier island on the Florida West Coast. It contains the cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach.

Get in

From Bradenton, take the Cortez Bridge. From 2-3pm it is often busy.

Get around

• 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

• 1 Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave (junction of Pine Ave and Crescent Dr), ☏ +1 941 778-0492. 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. (updated Jul 2021)
• Fun and More Rentals, 5347 Gulf Dr, ☏ +1 941 462-2719, funandmorerentals@yahoo.com. Bike and kayak rentals are available for rent with free delivery to your vacation home before you arrive. (updated Jul 2021)
• 2 Leffis Key Preserve, 2351 Gulf Dr S (southeast end of Anna Maria Island). 8AM–sunset. (updated Jul 2021)

Eat

• 1 Mr. Bones, 3007 Gulf Dr, ☏ +1 941 778-6614, contact@mrbonesbbq.com. Spare ribs. (updated Jan 2021)
• Ginny's and Jane E's, 9807 Gulf Dr, ☏ +1 941 778-3170, ginnysandjanees@yahoo.com. 7AM–4PM. Pastries and everything else. (updated Jan 2021)
• 2 Rod & Reel, 877 N Shore Dr, ☏ +1 (941 251-4740, reservations@rodreelresort.com. Fresh seafood. (updated Jan 2021)

Sleep

• Island Vacation Properties, 3001 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, ☏ +1 941 778-1000. Offers Anna Maria Island vacation rentals on Florida's Gulf Coast. (updated Jul 2019)
• Anna Maria Vacations, 2306 Canasta Drive, Bradenton Beach, ☏ +1 941 778-3116, toll-free: +1-800-737-9855, info@annamaria.com. Luxury apartments, condos and villas, each with private pool. From romantic hideouts to large family homes. (updated Jul 2019)
• Harrington House Bed and Breakfast, 5626 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, ☏ +1 941 778-5440, fax: +1 941 778-0527. (updated Jul 2019)
• Birds Nest Vacation Apartments, 403 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, ☏ +1 941 778-2431, toll-free: +1-866-756-7495. (updated Jul 2019)
• Beach House Real Estate, 5309 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, ☏ +1 941 216-3793. Vacation rentals. (updated Jul 2019)
• 1 Bamboo Apartments, 3802 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, ☏ +1 813 230-4577. (updated Jul 2021)

Go next

• Bradenton on the mainland.
• Longboat Key to the south.

Routes through Anna Maria Island

END ←	W  E	→ Bradenton → Avon Park
END ←	N  S	→ Longboat Key → Sarasota