 Anna Maria Island contains three separate communities. Anna Maria is close to Bradenton, the city across the Intracoastal Waterway that starts where Sarasota ends. Seven-and-a-half-mile Anna Maria Island is a nostalgic look back to a time when people and things moved slower. Historic Anna Maria is typified by old beach cottages and easy-going seafood houses.Bradenton Beach, a classic beach town, in recent years has taken steps to preserve its history and character. It offers visitors a maritime museum and waterfront seafood houses. Fishing and eco-tourism excursions depart from the docks along with commercial boats. Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours offers Egmont Key trips, private and public guided dolphin eco-tours, and sunset tours. The waters in and around Anna Maria Island, Egmont Key and Longboat Key are teeming with life. There is no better way to experience this amazing place than by boat. AMI Dolphin Tours also offers guided jet ski tours and pontoon boat rentals. So jump on board and get out on our beautiful waters! Fly with Yolo Adventures and catch the view of a lifetime from above the beautiful waters around Anna Maria Island! Don't miss Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) on the Pier at the end of Bridge Street. Surrounded by water, this family favorite has extended it's restaurant family to Bradenton Beach. Enjoy local fresh seafood and landlubber fare in an old Anna Maria Island atmosphere that can't be beat. |
Enjoy fine dining with a casual touch at one of Anna Maria Island's
many fabulous restaurants.
many fabulous restaurants.
Catch a parasailing adventure with a unique view of
Anna Maria Island.
Anna Maria Island.
Explore and enjoy the beautiful waters of Anna Maria Island from a jet ski, paddleboard, kayak or boat.