Anna Maria Island - Visit Florida

Anna Maria Island, a seven-mile-long barrier island on Florida’s Gulf Coast west of Bradenton, is brimming with history, arts, and culture, and its award-winning beaches draw visitors from near and far looking for a laid-back getaway.

See postcard-perfect Gulf sunsets, swim, snorkel, and dive the turquoise waters, look for shells and fossilized shark teeth, take a boat tour to spot dolphins, and enjoy some of the best waterfront dining in Florida.

The island is home to three cities: Anna Maria on the north end, Holmes Beach toward the middle, and Bradenton Beach to the south, which all offer unique places to shop, eat, and stay. Shop the stores along Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive in Anna Maria and the colorful shops of Bridge Street  in Bradenton Beach.

Plan your trip at Bradenton Gulf Islands.

 

BEACHES

Soak up the sun and splash the day away on the beaches of Anna Maria Island.

• Anna Maria Beach
• Bean Point
• Coquina Beach
• Cortez Beach
• Manatee Beach

FAMILY FUN

Spend time on the beaches, spot dolphins on a  family-friendly eco-tour, and play miniature golf.

• Paradise Boat Tours
• The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

See a theater performance, check out local art, and visit the area’s museums and historic points of interest.

• Anna Maria Island Art League
• Annual Springfest art festival
• Cortez Historic Fishing Village
• Florida Maritime Museum
• The Island Players
• More arts and culture

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Fish, sail, take an eco-tour on the water, rent a kayak or paddleboard, and bike the island.

• Fishing and sailing charters
• Boat tours
• Golf cart, bike, and water sport rentals
• Outdoor activities
• Anna Maria Bayfront Park
• Anna Maria City Pier
• Bradenton Beach City Pier
• Leffis Key Preserve
• Horseback riding
• Holmes Beach parks
• Bradenton Beach parks

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible attractions include the Florida Maritime Museum and Manatee Beach, which has a 100-foot-long mat that allows wheelchair users to access the beach.

• Florida Maritime Museum
• Manatee Beach
• Wheelchair-accessible attractions

DINING

Choose from a wide variety of delectable dining options on Anna Maria Island, from fun and funky to upscale and elegant.

• The Ugly Grouper
• Old Hamburg Schitzelhaus
• Smoqehouse
• Ginny’s and Jane E’s Cafe and Coastal Store
• More places to eat

SHOPPING

Browse the stores of eclectic and historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach and check out the shops along Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive in Anna Maria.

• Bridge Street shopping
• Pine Avenue shopping
• Cortez Historic Fishing Village
• More places to shop

SPAS AND WELLNESS

Take relaxation to the next level with a spa treatment or massage.

• Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
• Body and Sol Spa and Wellness
• Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-Tiki
• More spas and wellness centers

PLACES TO STAY

Book a luxury resort or vacation rental or stay at an RV campground.

• Resorts, hotels, and motels
• Vacation rentals
• RV parks
• More places to stay