Brandi’s guidebook
Sightseeing in our Neighborhood
The manatees come in and out during the day. This little basin is a great place to go fishing or just sit on the benches and watch the boats come in and out. It's also a great place for the dogs to play, and only 400 feet from the home. You can take a nice walk down there or use one of the 5 bikes we provide.
Palma Sola Yacht Club
The manatees come in and out during the day. This little basin is a great place to go fishing or just sit on the benches and watch the boats come in and out. It's also a great place for the dogs to play, and only 400 feet from the home. You can take a nice walk down there or use one of the 5 bikes we provide.
Rose Park is 1/4 mile from the home, and is a special place for the neighbors. In the evenings you can take a stroll or ride a bike down to catch breathtaking views of the sunset, dolphins playing in the distance, Sea birds nesting for the evening.
Rose Park
714 Palma Sola BlvdRose Park is 1/4 mile from the home, and is a special place for the neighbors. In the evenings you can take a stroll or ride a bike down to catch breathtaking views of the sunset, dolphins playing in the distance, Sea birds nesting for the evening.
Shopping
Our home is conveniently located right of the Manatee Causeway, so you are 4 mi from the home to the island. The island offers shopping, dining and multiple beautiful beaches!
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrOur home is conveniently located right of the Manatee Causeway, so you are 4 mi from the home to the island. The island offers shopping, dining and multiple beautiful beaches!
Anna Maria Island Shops
3304 E Bay DrOne Stop Shell Shop
101 Gulf Dr NSaint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleThis event is held on Sundays 10:00-4:00 a great place to find local made souvenirs to take home! This event takes place right on the beach!
17 locals recommend
Beach Market at Coquina Beach
2650 Gulf Dr SThis event is held on Sundays 10:00-4:00 a great place to find local made souvenirs to take home! This event takes place right on the beach!
Bridge Street Bazaar
107 Bridge StThe Green Turtle Shell & Gift Shop
701 Gulf Dr NGreat place to grab souvenirs
Anna Maria Island Beach’s
There are Multiple beaches located on Anna Maria Island, each boast breathtaking views and sunsets and each one has a little something different to offer🏝
The Coquina beach offers a great place to boogie board and search for the Coquinas. The coquina clams are small and they come in every color of he rainbow, when they open they look like tiny butterflies, they also use them to make Coquina soup when they are in season.
138 locals recommend
Coquina Beach station
The Coquina beach offers a great place to boogie board and search for the Coquinas. The coquina clams are small and they come in every color of he rainbow, when they open they look like tiny butterflies, they also use them to make Coquina soup when they are in season.
Bradenton Beach
This is the first beach you will come to when coming in off of the Manatee Causeway. This beach offers shopping, dining, children’s play equipment and volleyball ball nets,
74 locals recommend
Holmes Beach
This is the first beach you will come to when coming in off of the Manatee Causeway. This beach offers shopping, dining, children’s play equipment and volleyball ball nets,
This beach is located at northern part of the island, breathtaking views, a great place to catch a sunset. There are shopping areas, dining, bakeries, golf cart rental shops, bike rentals, and several piers you can walk out on and enjoy.
67 locals recommend
Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrThis beach is located at northern part of the island, breathtaking views, a great place to catch a sunset. There are shopping areas, dining, bakeries, golf cart rental shops, bike rentals, and several piers you can walk out on and enjoy.
Manatee County Beach
Food scene
An amazing 2 story pier, the top of the pier is the Rod and Reel restaurant, and under the restaurant is a great place to fish, sit and watch the Sea Birds and the occasional dolphin sighting!
111 locals recommend
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrAn amazing 2 story pier, the top of the pier is the Rod and Reel restaurant, and under the restaurant is a great place to fish, sit and watch the Sea Birds and the occasional dolphin sighting!
The ultimate bakery, they offer cakes for special occasions, cake pops, cookies and other delicious sweets! There is also another location off of Manatee Avenue
6 locals recommend
Hometown Desserts
507 Pine AveThe ultimate bakery, they offer cakes for special occasions, cake pops, cookies and other delicious sweets! There is also another location off of Manatee Avenue
A great family oriented outdoor restaurant! They have several games for adults and kids to play while you wait for your dinner to be brought to your table. They have live music in the evenings.
54 locals recommend
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrA great family oriented outdoor restaurant! They have several games for adults and kids to play while you wait for your dinner to be brought to your table. They have live music in the evenings.
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdThe Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdThe Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AvePeach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay DrSlim's Place
9701 Gulf DrEat Here
5315 Gulf DrBeach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrWicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St NTide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WSharky's Seagrill
2519 Gulf Dr NMr Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf DrOma Pizza & Restaurant
201 Gulf Dr NAnna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StAnna Maria Oyster Bar - Cortez
6696 Cortez Rd WSkinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf DrThe Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Dr NEntertainment
Beach Bums Recreational Rentals & Gift Shop
427 Pine AveKayak Jacks Paddlesports Kayak & SUP Rentals Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Robinson Preserve
5501 Marina DrSarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdRobinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWSmugglers Cove Adventure Golf
2000 Cortez Rd WRed Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StPine Key
The Real BeachHorses
8400 Manatee Ave WPerico Preserve
11700 Manatee Ave WDeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyRiverwalk
452 3rd Ave WBradenton Riverwalk Skateboard Park
101 Waterfront DrCoastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions
12312 Manatee Ave WMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyH2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental
4110 127th St WThe Fish Hole Miniature Golf
115 Bridge Stmarina jacks
2 Marina PlazaMarina Jack also has a dinner cruise
Golf cart rentals
Robinhood Rentals AMI
9802 Gulf DrBike Rentals
Golf cart rentals and delivery to the property
25 locals recommend
Beach Bums Recreational Rentals & Gift Shop
427 Pine AveBike Rentals
Golf cart rentals and delivery to the property
Sightseeing
Riverwalk
452 3rd Ave W