Villa Piccolo Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is one of our favorite outings. Walk or picnic in the serene and secluded mangrove beaches along the way. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Riverview Pointe Preserve
8250 Desoto Memorial HwyThis is one of our favorite outings. Walk or picnic in the serene and secluded mangrove beaches along the way. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Enjoy hiking, running, or biking? You can’t miss this nature trail! It’s a great place to walk your fur baby on a leash!
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWEnjoy hiking, running, or biking? You can’t miss this nature trail! It’s a great place to walk your fur baby on a leash!
AMI City Pier
Beach Walk & Shelling
The north end of AMI known as Bean Point is pristine and beautiful! If you like to walk while at the beach, this is a place to see natural beauty, marine life, sea shells, and gorgeous beach front homes!
Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrIf you enjoy shelling, this is the best beach around! Bring a bag to put your treasures!
19 locals recommend
Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
1465 Gulf Dr SIf you enjoy shelling, this is the best beach around! Bring a bag to put your treasures!
Shopping
Spend a half day shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle. Columbia’s Restaurant is a must!
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirSpend a half day shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle. Columbia’s Restaurant is a must!
This is fun to do after a morning of shelling on Coquina Beach! Shop souvenirs and unique coastal decor.
17 locals recommend
Beach Market at Coquina Beach
2650 Gulf Dr SThis is fun to do after a morning of shelling on Coquina Beach! Shop souvenirs and unique coastal decor.
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StDetwiler's Farm Market
1800 US-301Pineapple Junktion
425 Pine AveHowluckyami
5402 Marina DrLove shopping here! Then having lunch/dinner finished up with a visit to the fudge shop!
Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, USA
Love shopping here! Then having lunch/dinner finished up with a visit to the fudge shop!
The Fox Mercantile
Shiny Fish Emporium
306 Pine AveActivities
This is just down the street from the house. You can walk or ride there. Such a fun experience!
Cponies Beach Horseback Rides
8400 Manatee Ave WH2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental
4110 127th St WRent bikes here for the length of your stay. Ride bikes from the house to the beach! If you get tired of riding, load the bikes on the island trolley and ride up and down the island for free!
6 locals recommend
Ami Beach Fun Rentals Llc.
3228 E Bay DrRent bikes here for the length of your stay. Ride bikes from the house to the beach! If you get tired of riding, load the bikes on the island trolley and ride up and down the island for free!
Fun and More Rentals
5347 Gulf DrRent baby supplies here too
Cortez Watersports
4328 127th St WFishing With Salty
521 Gulf Dr SCaptain Morgan Charters
4110 127th St WCoastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions
12312 Manatee Ave WG.T. Bray Park
5502 33rd Ave Dr WMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyMuseums
Worth the visit for children, parents, and grandparents!
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyFood scene
Our favorite brick oven pizza and homemade cannoli can be found at Vinny’s! Check out his take-out section!
11 locals recommend
Vinny's Italian Kitchen
5337 Gulf DrOur favorite brick oven pizza and homemade cannoli can be found at Vinny’s! Check out his take-out section!
Grab a hot breakfast on the beach at 8am then set up your beach umbrella and chairs right out front of the restaurant! Not crowded and you only need to park once!
50 locals recommend
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr NGrab a hot breakfast on the beach at 8am then set up your beach umbrella and chairs right out front of the restaurant! Not crowded and you only need to park once!
This is our regular sunset dinner favorite! We eat here the night before check-out. Makes for a great end to a memorable vacation!
152 locals recommend
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NThis is our regular sunset dinner favorite! We eat here the night before check-out. Makes for a great end to a memorable vacation!
This restaurant requires reservations but is a romantic setting for special celebrations. Make sure to leave room for some fudge or ice cream from the Chocolate Factory next door!
59 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StThis restaurant requires reservations but is a romantic setting for special celebrations. Make sure to leave room for some fudge or ice cream from the Chocolate Factory next door!
The Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe
3324 E Bay DrTyler's Homemade Ice Cream
11904 Cortez Rd WIsola Bella italian eatery
5904 Marina DrPeach's Restaurant - Creekwood
7315 52nd Place EastSammy’s Mediterranean Kitchen
5337 Gulf DriveNorth Shore Cafe
304 Pine AveGinny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf Drive
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
2525 Manatee Ave WThe Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrHarry's Grill
9903 Gulf Dr
Island Donut Company
110 Bridge StSuch a special treat to have made-to-order donuts!
Sapporo Sushi Hibachi
7224 Manatee Avenue WestJust 2 minutes from Villa Piccolo by the Publix grocery store. Delicious!
Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave WLa Crêperie
The chef is outstanding. I especially liked the lobster croissant sandwich.
Waterfront eating with nice sunset view. Good seafood but other options as well. Great place to go opposite the island crowds during the dinner hour.
90 locals recommend
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WWaterfront eating with nice sunset view. Good seafood but other options as well. Great place to go opposite the island crowds during the dinner hour.
Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf DrThe Waffle Press
425 Pine AvePeach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay DrThe Doctor's Office
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveSmoqehouse
1701 Gulf Dr NJack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton DrArtisan Cheese Company
550 Central AveGraze Street AMI
Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St