Anna Maria Island
Sightseeing
Where the Gulf of Mexico meets Tampa Bay. The biodiversity on this beach is unmatched. You will enjoy the natural beach, and the manatees, dolphins and birds that share it here.
67 locals recommend
Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrWhere the Gulf of Mexico meets Tampa Bay. The biodiversity on this beach is unmatched. You will enjoy the natural beach, and the manatees, dolphins and birds that share it here.
Fishing pier; bait and tackle shop with small eatery. You can watch boats, kite surfers, and sometimes dolphins. Great views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
22 locals recommend
Anna Maria City Pier Landmark
100 N Bay BlvdFishing pier; bait and tackle shop with small eatery. You can watch boats, kite surfers, and sometimes dolphins. Great views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Galleries and Art Walks showcasing the work of student and alumni artists
37 locals recommend
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N Tamiami TrailGalleries and Art Walks showcasing the work of student and alumni artists
See the fantastic estate of John and Mable Ringling, with circus themed exhibits and local history of the Ringling Bros Circus.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSee the fantastic estate of John and Mable Ringling, with circus themed exhibits and local history of the Ringling Bros Circus.
Sea Turtles, Manatees, Otters, and a wide range of fish and other sea life abound at the Mote. This is an amazing place to visit to see what's under the sea.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwySea Turtles, Manatees, Otters, and a wide range of fish and other sea life abound at the Mote. This is an amazing place to visit to see what's under the sea.
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdTrue outlets, with tons of stores and great prices.
Good Eats!
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrGreat for breakfast! Breathtaking views!
Great food! Great service! Wide menu variety
Good gluten free options
99 locals recommend
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdGreat food! Great service! Wide menu variety
Good gluten free options
Extensive menu - great salads and local seafood options. Take out available
35 locals recommend
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina DrExtensive menu - great salads and local seafood options. Take out available
Pizza Social
308 Pine AvenueBrick oven style pizza. Gluten free crust available. Great salads!
The Waffle Press
425 Pine AveGreat breakfast sandwiches made on waffles!
Specialty coffees and light healthy fare. Nice canal-front seating area to eat
12 locals recommend
North Shore Cafe
304 Pine AveSpecialty coffees and light healthy fare. Nice canal-front seating area to eat
Tex mex bowls and tacos. Lots of toppings to choose from. Very good!
56 locals recommend
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveTex mex bowls and tacos. Lots of toppings to choose from. Very good!
Dips Ice Cream
503 Pine AveGreat soft serve ice cream.
Attached to General Store
Get some ice cream and then walk along the Pier. Two Scoops is in the shopping center at the end of Pine St near the City Pier.
26 locals recommend
Two Scoops
101 N Bay BlvdGet some ice cream and then walk along the Pier. Two Scoops is in the shopping center at the end of Pine St near the City Pier.
Waterfront - right ON the beach! Long waits- usually around 1 hour. Plan ahead, or send a representative early to put your name on the list. They will take your # and text when your table is ready
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveWaterfront - right ON the beach! Long waits- usually around 1 hour. Plan ahead, or send a representative early to put your name on the list. They will take your # and text when your table is ready
New restaurant with seasonal menu. Previously home to The Sign of the Mermaid restaurant, this place has a lot of local history.
8 locals recommend
The Porch Restaurant
9707 Gulf DriveNew restaurant with seasonal menu. Previously home to The Sign of the Mermaid restaurant, this place has a lot of local history.
Yummy BBQ in a brand new setting - this restaurant just opened in 2022 and is not to be missed
gRub Tropical BBQ
415 Pine AvenueYummy BBQ in a brand new setting - this restaurant just opened in 2022 and is not to be missed
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrLive music, good food, lively atmosphere, great for families
Great food and drinks, nice atmosphere, friendly service.
Try the fish and chips!!
20 locals recommend
Hurricane Hanks
5346 Gulf DrGreat food and drinks, nice atmosphere, friendly service.
Try the fish and chips!!
Great breakfast spot; cute little shop section too. Try the cinnamon rolls!
48 locals recommend
Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf DriveGreat breakfast spot; cute little shop section too. Try the cinnamon rolls!
My AMI
9906 Gulf DrFrench bakery and cafe
Vinny's Italian Kitchen
5337 Gulf DrGreat food - very authentic! Yum!
Food scene
Fish market and small restaurant. Local catch, perfect for grilling at home.
102 locals recommend
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WFish market and small restaurant. Local catch, perfect for grilling at home.
Local catch selection, and small variety of dips and prepared fish dishes.
Capt Anthony's Seafood Market
107 Spring AveLocal catch selection, and small variety of dips and prepared fish dishes.
Fresh off the boat fish and shrimp, and some prepared sauces and sides.
12 locals recommend
Cortez Bait & Seafood Retail
12110 Cortez Rd WFresh off the boat fish and shrimp, and some prepared sauces and sides.
Catch all for everything you might need or may have forgotten. Condiments, refrigerated items, canned goods, small pharmacy area. Nice wine and beer selections, and they even a deli that makes fresh sandwiches for a perfect beach meal.
10 locals recommend
Anna Maria General Store
503 Pine AveCatch all for everything you might need or may have forgotten. Condiments, refrigerated items, canned goods, small pharmacy area. Nice wine and beer selections, and they even a deli that makes fresh sandwiches for a perfect beach meal.
Breakfast At Victoria's AMI
Daquiri Deck (under construction)
107 Bridge StLocated on Bridge Street.
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StRestaurant on the pier - Bridge Street
Neighborhoods
Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, USA
Historic strip of shops, restaurants, fishing pier
Traveler advice
Getting around
Golf carts and bicycles are the easiest ways to get around.
Golf carts are especially fun. You can rent them at any number of places on Pine St and the surrounding streets. Here are a few:
- Beach Bums - 427 Pine Ave 941-778-3316
- Lazy Turtle - 314 Pine Ave 941-726-3163
- Fun & More Rentals - 5347 Gulf Drive 941-462-2719
- Robinhood Rentals- 9802 Gulf Drive 941-920-1996
- ZOOM Around - 5150 Middle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234 (833) 966-6276
- AMI Beach Buggys - 5348 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 773-3800
There is also a free Island Trolley that runs from Anna Maria to Coquina Beach on the south end of the Island
Getting around
Free Anna Maria Island Trolley
https://annamariaislandchamber.org/island-trolley/
Frequent stops along the island. There is also a second trolley you can transfer to at Coquina Beach for Longboat Key / Sarasota
Customs and culture
Sunsets
Sunsets are a daily event here on Anna Maria Island. Head to the beach as the sun is setting to join your fellow Islanders in thanking the Sun for another wonderful day, and saying goodnight until tomorrow. You might even see some dolphins and manatees out there too. Bean Point is the best place to watch the sunsets
Book before you go
Grocery Delivery
Insta-Cart is a great way to have groceries delivered to your door.
Some local companies also offer grocery delivery services:
Little Budgie Delivery:
www (dot) littlebudgiedelivery (dot) com
Loaded Kitchen Grocery Delivery:
www (dot) theloadedkitchen (dot) com
Getting around
Airport Transportation
Here are a few local airport transportation companies:
KIT, also known as Kelly's Island Transport : call or text FIVE SEVEN ZERO - TWO FIVE NINE - THREE ZERO EIGHT ZERO (Note: this is NOT the same company as Kelly's Private Rides)
Anna Maria Island Airport Transportation: NINE FOUR ONE - FIVE TWO SEVEN - FIVE SIX ZERO TWO
Vacation Express: THREE EIGHT SIX - EIGHT NINE EIGHT - ONE TWO TWO THREE
UBER and LYFT will also bring you out to the Island from any of the local airports