Katie's Guidebook
Food scene
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrAmazing food and drinks with a beautiful beach location.
Good grub and a fun local pub. Live music on certain nights!
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Freckled Fin Irish Pub
5337 Gulf DrGood grub and a fun local pub. Live music on certain nights!
Outside seating with life music. Can get pricey but great for kids. My son loves the virgin pina colada here.
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The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrOutside seating with life music. Can get pricey but great for kids. My son loves the virgin pina colada here.
There is no Anna Maria Island without Rod N Reel. As a child I came here to fish and we would go to the second level for some amazing food. There fresh catches and French fries are delicious! I honestly never go to the historic pier because the Rod N Reel has a more authentic feel.
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrThere is no Anna Maria Island without Rod N Reel. As a child I came here to fish and we would go to the second level for some amazing food. There fresh catches and French fries are delicious! I honestly never go to the historic pier because the Rod N Reel has a more authentic feel.
Island Ocean Star
902 S Bay BlvdSushi sushi sushi! And hibachi!
Sightseeing
After you get over the bridge to Long Boat take a left and slowly cruise the neighborhood. There are a lot of peacocks in the area!
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Longboat Key
After you get over the bridge to Long Boat take a left and slowly cruise the neighborhood. There are a lot of peacocks in the area!
Even though we are considered to be on Bean Point, if you walk towards the most Northern tip you’ll get some beautiful views. I always recommend a beautiful walk on the beach!
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Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrEven though we are considered to be on Bean Point, if you walk towards the most Northern tip you’ll get some beautiful views. I always recommend a beautiful walk on the beach!
If you want to take a day trip and see some Florida marsh wildlife, this is it! You’ll see tons of gators, turtles, birds and more. They sell fried gator bites in the shop that are so good! A beautiful wood look out point and bridge for birdwatching is located in the park. They offer camping sites too, but I suggest calling first to confirm.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72If you want to take a day trip and see some Florida marsh wildlife, this is it! You’ll see tons of gators, turtles, birds and more. They sell fried gator bites in the shop that are so good! A beautiful wood look out point and bridge for birdwatching is located in the park. They offer camping sites too, but I suggest calling first to confirm.