What pictures come to mind when you envision a beach vacation? Sunshine, sandy beaches, and saltwater?
If that’s the case, do we have the perfect destination for you! The town of Anna Maria offers all of that and then some!
Situated on the north end of the island of the same name, be prepared to immerse yourself in a slower pace of life (literally – the island’s speed limits are 35 miles per hour across the board).
You’ll also find no high-rise buildings or luxury hotel chains here, just miles of beach and magnificent sunsets.
That being said, the town still has plenty of options when it comes to food, shopping, and entertainment, so there’s no chance of running out of things to do here.
Of course, there is also a wide range of beach-related activities to choose from, including deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching, swimming, sunbathing, and more!
Interested to know more about what Anna Maria has to offer? Keep reading for a list of everything there is to do in this quaint seaside town
The 32 Most Popular Things To Do In Anna Maria, Florida
32. Anna Maria Island
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Location: 809 N Shore Dr Anna Maria FL
31. Bimini Bay
5.0 (3 reviews)
30. Adams Beach Apartments
3.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: 204 Spring Ln Anna Maria FL
Tel: 941 778 3143
Web Address: http://amiparadise.com/
29. Spanish Rocks Reef
4.8 (5 reviews)
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28. Egmont Key
4.9 (16 reviews)
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27. Palma Sola Bay
4.6 (18 reviews)
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26. Fort Dade
5.0 (22 reviews)
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Location: Egmont Key Street Petersburg FL
25. Island Players Inc
4.3 (30 reviews)
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Location: 10009 Gulf Dr Anna Maria FL
Tel: 941 778 5755
Web Address: http://theislandplayers.org/
24. Riverview Pointe Preserve
4.9 (30 reviews)
Location: 8250 Desoto Memorial Hwy Bradenton FL
Tel: 941 742 5923
Web Address: http://mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/natural-resources/preserves/riverview-pointe-preserve
23. Island Gallery West
4.8 (31 reviews)
Location: 5368 Gulf Dr Holmes Beach FL
Tel: 941 778 6648
Web Address: http://islandgallerywest.com/
22. Cortez Bridge
4.5 (36 reviews)
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Location: Bradenton Beach FL
21. Passage Key
4.9 (79 reviews)
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20. Anna Maria Island Beach
4.8 (90 reviews)
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Location: 101 Elm Ave Anna Maria FL
Web Address: http://florida-infos.com/
19. Egmont Key Lighthouse
4.7 (106 reviews)
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Location: North of Egmont Key Street Petersburg FL
18. Florida Maritime Museum
4.5 (144 reviews)
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Location: 4415 119th Street W Cortez FL
Tel: 941 708 6120
Web Address: http://floridamaritimemuseum.org/
17. “The NEST” at Robinson Preserve
4.8 (192 reviews)
Location: 840 99th Street NW Bradenton FL
Web Address: https://mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources/parks__preserves___beaches/robinson_preserve/nest
16. Robinson Preserve Expansion
4.8 (252 reviews)
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Location: 10299 9th Ave NW Bradenton FL
Web Address: http://mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/natural-resources/preserves/robinson-preserve.html
15. Portosueno Park
4.6 (300 reviews)
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Location: 1206 Alcazar Dr Bradenton FL
Tel: 941 742 5923
14. Perico Preserve
4.7 (306 reviews)
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Location: 11700 Manatee Ave W Bradenton FL
Tel: 941 742 5923
13. Anna Maria Public Beach
4.7 (487 reviews)
12. Palma Sola Botanical Park
4.6 (648 reviews)
Location: 9800 17th Ave NW Bradenton FL
Tel: 941 761 2866
Web Address: http://palmasolabp.org/
11. Egmont Key State Park street view
4.8 (1,140 reviews)
Location: St Petersburg FL
Web Address: https://floridastateparks.org/park/Egmont-Key
10. De Soto National Memorial
4.7 (1,518 reviews)
Location: 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy Bradenton FL
Tel: 941 792 0458
Web Address: https://nps.gov/deso/index.htm
9. Robinson Preserve
4.8 (1,664 reviews)
Location: 1704 99th Street NW Bradenton FL
Tel: 941 742 5923
Our Top picks
8. City Pier Park
4.6 (69 reviews)
Location: 103 N Bay Blvd Anna Maria FL
Tel: 941 778 1541
Web Address: https://annamariaislandchamber.org/locations/city-pier-park/
7. Bean Point
4.8 (79 reviews)
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6. Beach Access
4.7 (178 reviews)
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Location: 101 199 Pine Ave Anna Maria FL
5. Anna Maria Island Historical Society
4.7 (184 reviews)
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Location: 402 Pine Ave Anna Maria FL
Tel: 941 778 0492
Web Address: http://amihs.org/
4. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 (906 reviews)
Location: St Petersburg FL
Tel: 352 563 2088
Web Address: https://fws.gov/egmontkey/
3. Bayfront Park
4.6 (1,093 reviews)
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Web Address: https://mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/bayfront-park.html
2. Bean Point Beach
4.8 (1,258 reviews)
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1. Rod and Reel Pier
4.4 (3,781 reviews)
Location: 875 N Shore Dr Anna Maria FL
Tel: 941 778 1885
Web Address: http://rodreelpier.com/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Anna Maria, Florida! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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