Guidebook for Anna Maria
Food Scene
Just steps away from Coconut Breeze Estate is one of our favorites: The Rod and Reel Pier is an Anna Maria hidden treasure. Tucked away on the far North end of Anna Maria, it is a "Little Bit of Old Florida" serving traditional fare, local favorites and famous fish specials since 1947. The Rod & Reel Pier is a two story, newly renovated restaurant, directly out on the Gulf of Mexico. Casual Dining for the whole family to enjoy upstairs either seated inside or out on its quaint covered outside deck gives a one a true Old Florida experience. The downstairs is a casual unique bar, serving beer and wine. An island favorite too many locals and travelers for years. Great to fish, stroll along the
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrJust steps away from Coconut Breeze Estate is one of our favorites: The Rod and Reel Pier is an Anna Maria hidden treasure. Tucked away on the far North end of Anna Maria, it is a "Little Bit of Old Florida" serving traditional fare, local favorites and famous fish specials since 1947. The Rod & Reel Pier is a two story, newly renovated restaurant, directly out on the Gulf of Mexico. Casual Dining for the whole family to enjoy upstairs either seated inside or out on its quaint covered outside deck gives a one a true Old Florida experience. The downstairs is a casual unique bar, serving beer and wine. An island favorite too many locals and travelers for years. Great to fish, stroll along the
Escape to a simpler time – tropical, laid-back Florida the way it used to be. Lush foliage, warm wood paneling, an elegant micro-brew and wine bar, and expansive open air patio views of the emerald green waters of Tampa bay provide the perfect atmosphere for enjoying the island charm of Anna Maria, recharging in the refreshing gulf breezes, and The Waterfront Artist Rendering dining enjoyment that is truly memorable.
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The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdEscape to a simpler time – tropical, laid-back Florida the way it used to be. Lush foliage, warm wood paneling, an elegant micro-brew and wine bar, and expansive open air patio views of the emerald green waters of Tampa bay provide the perfect atmosphere for enjoying the island charm of Anna Maria, recharging in the refreshing gulf breezes, and The Waterfront Artist Rendering dining enjoyment that is truly memorable.
For over 20 years, Peach’s has been proudly serving generations of families and friends in Sarasota and Manatee counties!
When you are looking for a locally owned, family friendly, high quality breakfast and lunch restaurant at an affordable price and is quick and clean, Peach’s is always your best choice!
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Peach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay DrFor over 20 years, Peach’s has been proudly serving generations of families and friends in Sarasota and Manatee counties!
When you are looking for a locally owned, family friendly, high quality breakfast and lunch restaurant at an affordable price and is quick and clean, Peach’s is always your best choice!
The Sandbar Restaurant, located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, has for decades been a favorite of locals and tourists alike for its fresh Florida seafood. Enjoy a tropical cocktail and a beautiful sunset from our inside dining room and bar that was newly renovated in December 2012 or on our covered deck right on the white sand beaches by the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveThe Sandbar Restaurant, located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, has for decades been a favorite of locals and tourists alike for its fresh Florida seafood. Enjoy a tropical cocktail and a beautiful sunset from our inside dining room and bar that was newly renovated in December 2012 or on our covered deck right on the white sand beaches by the Gulf of Mexico.
On the ground floor beneath the Bistro, Island Time Bar & Grill offers an open lush tropical setting, tranquil gulf breezes and a resort casual menu. Enjoy the live entertainment, drink specials and beautiful views. *New Sidewalk Cafe Seating * Island Times open every day for lunch at 11:30, dinner at 5:00 pm. Happy hour at Island Time 11:30- 4:00 Mon – Sat.
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Island Time Bar and Grill
111 Gulf Drive SouthOn the ground floor beneath the Bistro, Island Time Bar & Grill offers an open lush tropical setting, tranquil gulf breezes and a resort casual menu. Enjoy the live entertainment, drink specials and beautiful views. *New Sidewalk Cafe Seating * Island Times open every day for lunch at 11:30, dinner at 5:00 pm. Happy hour at Island Time 11:30- 4:00 Mon – Sat.
The main dining room located on the 3rd floor boasts panoramic views of the gulf with inside and terrace seating. Watch the sunset while enjoying expertly prepared cuisine. Sunset Bar at the Bistro opens 3-6pm for Happy Hour. Located on the 2nd floor with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, this spacious private dining area offers incomparable views.
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Bridge Street Bistro
111 Gulf Dr SThe main dining room located on the 3rd floor boasts panoramic views of the gulf with inside and terrace seating. Watch the sunset while enjoying expertly prepared cuisine. Sunset Bar at the Bistro opens 3-6pm for Happy Hour. Located on the 2nd floor with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, this spacious private dining area offers incomparable views.
Island Gourmet Grill creates palate teasing dishes that guests will enjoy. With its clean, Florida atmosphere meshed with traditional yet slightly modern dishes, Island Gourmet Grill is a fantastic choice for dinner with friends or a romantic date with a loved one, and the service and visually appealing atmosphere will surely entice guests to come back for more. Al Fresco dining is also available along with a full wine bar.
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Island Grill
5910 Marina DrIsland Gourmet Grill creates palate teasing dishes that guests will enjoy. With its clean, Florida atmosphere meshed with traditional yet slightly modern dishes, Island Gourmet Grill is a fantastic choice for dinner with friends or a romantic date with a loved one, and the service and visually appealing atmosphere will surely entice guests to come back for more. Al Fresco dining is also available along with a full wine bar.
My mom's favorite! Quirky place for food and shopping.
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Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf DriveMy mom's favorite! Quirky place for food and shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Local Hangout! They serve Cold Drinks, Good Wine, and Great Food all delivered to you by a Fun and Friendly Staff!
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Slim's Place
9701 Gulf DrThe Local Hangout! They serve Cold Drinks, Good Wine, and Great Food all delivered to you by a Fun and Friendly Staff!
Parks & Nature
Very close, Bean Point is the very northern tip of Anna Maria Island. It is a local secret that provides breathtaking views of the sunset on a pristine, and serene beach.
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Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrVery close, Bean Point is the very northern tip of Anna Maria Island. It is a local secret that provides breathtaking views of the sunset on a pristine, and serene beach.
Anna Maria Beach provides no facilities but, the tranquility of this stretch of sand is exceptional for the mind and for the soul. The beach is huge and extends around the tip of the island.
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Anna Maria Beach
Anna Maria Beach provides no facilities but, the tranquility of this stretch of sand is exceptional for the mind and for the soul. The beach is huge and extends around the tip of the island.
Located in the city of Bradenton Beach and is accessed from most side streets off Gulf Drive. The beach extends north from Coquina and Cortez beaches featuring shaded parking and long views up and down the coastline. Adding to its charm is its connection to casual dining, ice cream parlors and quaint little shops.
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Bradenton Beach
Located in the city of Bradenton Beach and is accessed from most side streets off Gulf Drive. The beach extends north from Coquina and Cortez beaches featuring shaded parking and long views up and down the coastline. Adding to its charm is its connection to casual dining, ice cream parlors and quaint little shops.
Located on the south end, is the longest stretch of beach on Anna Maria, with plenty of free parking, lifeguards, concessions, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms and showers. Remnants of old piers jutting out into the water (dividing sections of the beach) make it awkward for running, but a choice spot for surfers. It’s also the place where you’ll mostly find younger groups of people gathering around a boom box, sunbathing, or playing Frisbee on the sand.
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Coquina Beach station
Located on the south end, is the longest stretch of beach on Anna Maria, with plenty of free parking, lifeguards, concessions, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms and showers. Remnants of old piers jutting out into the water (dividing sections of the beach) make it awkward for running, but a choice spot for surfers. It’s also the place where you’ll mostly find younger groups of people gathering around a boom box, sunbathing, or playing Frisbee on the sand.
Located in a residential area dotted with rentals, Holmes Beach does not provide facilities but, it is a nice quiet stretch of sand. Parking is limited to side streets that end at beach access points. Picnic tables shaded by Australian pines are scattered near some of the entries.
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Holmes Beach
Located in a residential area dotted with rentals, Holmes Beach does not provide facilities but, it is a nice quiet stretch of sand. Parking is limited to side streets that end at beach access points. Picnic tables shaded by Australian pines are scattered near some of the entries.
Located at the end of Manatee Ave. this is a large public beach with free parking, concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. This is a favorite beach of many, so get there early, especially on weekends and enjoy what locals flock to year-round. An outdoor patio with umbrella covered tables overlook fit bodies kicking up sand at the volley ball courts while a nearby playground accommodates the toddler set. Sun worshipers and sandcastle builders, don’t despair! The beach’s wide sandy girth affords plenty of acreage for undisturbed bliss!
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Manatee Beach Park
Florida 64Located at the end of Manatee Ave. this is a large public beach with free parking, concessions, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables and showers. This is a favorite beach of many, so get there early, especially on weekends and enjoy what locals flock to year-round. An outdoor patio with umbrella covered tables overlook fit bodies kicking up sand at the volley ball courts while a nearby playground accommodates the toddler set. Sun worshipers and sandcastle builders, don’t despair! The beach’s wide sandy girth affords plenty of acreage for undisturbed bliss!
Anna Maria Island may only be seven miles long and one mile wide, but it does offer fabulous nature viewing opportunities. One of the area’s most unique nature features can be found on the south end of Anna Maria Island at gorgeous Leffis Key. Open from sunrise to sundown, Leffis Key offers amazing Mangrove tunnel lined boardwalk trails, salt marsh lagoons and the Island’s best bird watching.
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Leffis Key Preserve
Gulf Drive SouthAnna Maria Island may only be seven miles long and one mile wide, but it does offer fabulous nature viewing opportunities. One of the area’s most unique nature features can be found on the south end of Anna Maria Island at gorgeous Leffis Key. Open from sunrise to sundown, Leffis Key offers amazing Mangrove tunnel lined boardwalk trails, salt marsh lagoons and the Island’s best bird watching.
Arts & Culture
The Island Players Theater offers several different shows each season running from October to May. Tickets are $20 each or purchase a season ticket for $92.50 at the box office or by phone. The Island Players Theater is located at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue. A fun place to catch a play, the Players Theater is a gorgeous and historical landmark of Anna Maria.
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Island Players Community Theatre
10009 Gulf DrThe Island Players Theater offers several different shows each season running from October to May. Tickets are $20 each or purchase a season ticket for $92.50 at the box office or by phone. The Island Players Theater is located at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue. A fun place to catch a play, the Players Theater is a gorgeous and historical landmark of Anna Maria.
Shopping
All along the small commercial streets of Anna Maria there are several locally run boutiques with everything from hand made to high end wares and souvenirs. There are no big box, or chain store retailers in Anna Maria making for a shopping experience full of great finds. All the shops listed below are within walking distance of one another as is just about everything in the small city of Anna Maria.
Bella By the Sea
218 C Pine AveAll along the small commercial streets of Anna Maria there are several locally run boutiques with everything from hand made to high end wares and souvenirs. There are no big box, or chain store retailers in Anna Maria making for a shopping experience full of great finds. All the shops listed below are within walking distance of one another as is just about everything in the small city of Anna Maria.
All along the small commercial streets of Anna Maria there are several locally run boutiques with everything from hand made to high end wares and souvenirs. There are no big box, or chain store retailers in Anna Maria making for a shopping experience full of great finds. All the shops listed below are within walking distance of one another as is just about everything in the small city of Anna Maria.
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Shiny Fish Emporium
306 Pine AveAll along the small commercial streets of Anna Maria there are several locally run boutiques with everything from hand made to high end wares and souvenirs. There are no big box, or chain store retailers in Anna Maria making for a shopping experience full of great finds. All the shops listed below are within walking distance of one another as is just about everything in the small city of Anna Maria.
All along the small commercial streets of Anna Maria there are several locally run boutiques with everything from hand made to high end wares and souvenirs. There are no big box, or chain store retailers in Anna Maria making for a shopping experience full of great finds. All the shops listed below are within walking distance of one another as is just about everything in the small city of Anna Maria.
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Pink & Navy
216 Pine AveAll along the small commercial streets of Anna Maria there are several locally run boutiques with everything from hand made to high end wares and souvenirs. There are no big box, or chain store retailers in Anna Maria making for a shopping experience full of great finds. All the shops listed below are within walking distance of one another as is just about everything in the small city of Anna Maria.
For those whose holiday is not quite complete without a little shopping, the Ellenton Outlet Mall gets good reviews (1⁄2 hour drive).
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Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdFor those whose holiday is not quite complete without a little shopping, the Ellenton Outlet Mall gets good reviews (1⁄2 hour drive).
Located at I-75 and University Parkway, this world class fashion and dining destination features Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s Dillard’s and more than 125 stores and restaurants in addition to many distinctive retailers not found anywhere else in the local area, offering a diverse mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers, popular favorites, sit-down restaurants and a children’s play area.
University Parkway
University ParkwayLocated at I-75 and University Parkway, this world class fashion and dining destination features Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s Dillard’s and more than 125 stores and restaurants in addition to many distinctive retailers not found anywhere else in the local area, offering a diverse mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers, popular favorites, sit-down restaurants and a children’s play area.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay DrWalmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd W