4 Star Places To Visit in Anna Maria Island, Florida, United States (22)

1. 4.5 Bean Point (969 reviews)
   - Beautiful
   Beaches
   
   
   Bean Point is beautiful, with a large beach area. It is a great place to watch the sunset. However, it is a hike to get here if you don't have a car or golf cart - definitely not convenient. There is no parking but there is a loading/unloading area at one of the beach access points. The trolley does not come up here but you can walk up (about 20 min) from the Anna Maria City Pier. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Bradenton Beach (887 reviews)
   - Bridge Street shops and Anna Maria Oyster Bar
   Beaches
   
   
   At the end of bridge street you will find the best seafood restaurant and American food great service and overlooking the bay with occasional dolphins popping up while you have your meal or walk on the pier. Seating inside and out. Take out available. They also have a shuttle to take you to your car or nearby condo. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Manatee Public Beach (668 reviews)
   - Perfect place for Travelers to Come and Relax
   Beaches
   
   
   We were concerned about not having beach chairs, but were quite happy when we discovered that they rented lounge chairs for $9 a piece. Also, there was a walk up restaurant counter that had a decent selection of food, and they delivered your food to your table. We had burgers, which were fine. There is a bar right next to the restaurant, also near the restrooms. They also had the little stand up showers to wash the sand off your feet. It really seemed like they had everything we needed! See more..
   
4. 4.5 Coquina Beach (566 reviews)
   - White sand on a long, lovely beach
   Beaches
   
   
   We love this beach in the mornings, afternoons and at sunset in February and March. We take snacks and drinks and settle in with a good book or walk to find shells and sand dollars. There's plenty of parking, new manned life guard stations and plenty of sprawl so folks are not on top of one another. A restaurant near the southern end of beach serves simple things as well as sodas, beer and adult beverages and has plenty of seating if you care to eat or drink there. Picnic tables and changing huts are strategically placed along the walking path that runs parallel to the beach. Driving to the beach can be easy or can take a while depending on the time of day and if construction is taking place on or before the island. Also the light on the island at Gulf Drive N and the Cortez Road W bridge can cause traffic to backup in any or all three directions. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Anna Maria City Pier Grille (442 reviews)
   - Nice pier with food, drinks & a view
   Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Piers & Boardwalks
   
   
   This place is temporarily closed due to a hurricane. It will reopen when repairs are complete. See more..
   
6. 4.5 The Fish Hole Miniature Golf (282 reviews)
   - Fun in the Shade
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
   Git Hooked! Come join us at one of Florida's most unique miniature golf courses. Our locations on Anna Maria Island and Lake Uilein are a great place to take the family and friends. If you love fishing, plants,and especially golf, our course is the place. Tired of miniature golf courses that are filled with silly holes and obstacles? The Fish hole takes a different approach and truly embodies that classy "Old Florida" style. Also if you're not looking to break the bank, our round prices are several dollars less than any other courses in the area. Come in and play around! See more..
   
7. 4.5 Bradenton Beach City Pier (232 reviews)
   - Beautiful Pier & Pelicans
   Spent < 1 hour Piers & Boardwalks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   We loved visiting this pier on our vacation. We parked a few blocks away. It’s free to walk on the pier. There is a restaurant but we did not dine there. We saw birds and a lot of people fishing. Fish is free and they offer pole and bait rentals for a small fee. There are also bathrooms. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Coquina Baywalk (218 reviews)
   - Away from the crowds
   Historic Walking Areas • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
   
   
   A small nature park on Anna Maria Island perfect for relaxing walks. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Anna Maria Island Historical Museum (151 reviews)
   - Great for anyone who appreciated quaint and quirky history
   Sunday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums
   
   
   The Museum is a wonderful little treasure conveniently located on Pine Avenue in the city of Anna Maria, Florida. It has a well planned display of island history and knowledgeable volunteers to help make your visit pleasant. It is free to visit but they welcome donations. The Museum limits visitors to 5 at a time to insure the safety of all our visitors. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Holmes Beach (116 reviews)
    - Loved walking on Holmes Beach
    Beaches
    
    
    I used to live in Holmes Beach for 4 1/2 years. The beach was a 3-minute walk from my door. The favorite thing I liked to do there was go for LONG walks on the beach around sunset. I never had to worry about when to turn back. Sometimes I'd walk to the north end of the island, other times to the south end, but the part I enjoyed most was the ride home on the nice air-conditioned free trolley bus! My legs and feet would be sore and tired! It felt great to be on that bus! See more..
    
11. 4.5 Bridge Street Pier (101 reviews)
    - A fun place to visit.
    Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
    We walked to the pier and ate at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar. It was so good we went back two more times. We saw snook, sea bass, trout, dolphins and lots of bait fish. Chatted with local people fishing. Nice little area on the southern part of the island. Close to some bars, shops and delicious restaurants. Our favorite was Bamboo Island. It’s upstairs and has an awesome selection of foods. Lots of night life and live music at night. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Leffis Key Preserve (57 reviews)
    - Great nature walk for an hour's respite from the beach crowds!
    Spent 2-3 hours Parks
    
    
    This is great to do in combination with Coquina beach; we parked at the beach (free) and crossed the street to this park. It was a relief from the crowds and there was quite a lot of shade to rest in. Bring mosquito repellent though. There's a picnic shelter at the entrance (no barbecue). It had rained the day before and some boardwalk were flooded but we stopped at several lookouts for different views. We saw plenty of little crabs too. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Manatee Beach Park (40 reviews)
    - Great beach!
    Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
    
    
    Despite the red tide, the beach experience was awesome. Water was clear, sun was out, sand free of trash and mostly free of sea debris. The Cafe was a little pricy, but the menu was extensive and offered something for everyone. Parking was easy. Showers and changing rooms were easy to access. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Island Players Community Theatre (39 reviews)
    - An Enjoyable AMI Experience
    Theaters
    
    
    Founded in 1949, The Island Players, Inc. is an organization dedicated to providing artistic experiences for the communities of Anna Maria Island and its neighboring cities through the presentation of stage productions. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Anna Maria Historic Green Village (38 reviews)
    - Pine Avenue cafes and boutique shopping
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This was one of the highlights of our trip! So much to see and do along Pine Avenue, and plenty of lunch and dinner options and ice cream and treats. Our favorite shops were: -Shiny Fish: stop in for an ice cream mochi bubble and paint your own sand dollar!!! Owner is SUPER nice and will do everything possible to make you happy and comfortable. Lots of reasonably priced goodies -Three Island Monkeys: another very nice store owner and lots of good souvenirs. Highlights were local prints and paintings by local artist. -The White Egret and Egrets Nest: Not sure if these are affiliated or just next door to one another but they were beautiful and I wanted one of everything! They're technically on Gulf near the intersection of Pine. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Bridge Street (33 reviews)
    - Relaxing place to take a stroll, eat and shop
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Bridge street is a small area with restaurants and shops. The bridge has a pier with a view of the small marina and the bay, and it is worth a look. We walked around an hour or so and had some coffee at the little coffee shop. There is a fairly large surf shop with quite a bit of clothing and gifts. What struck me about Bridge Street is that the vibe really matches the vibe of Anna Maria Island.......quiet and understated. We found the entire island to be largely unspoiled by tourism.....though there are a a lot of tourists. This is a quiet, relaxing island; and Bridge Street matches it perfectly. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Island Gallery West (26 reviews)
    - great island gallery
    Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries
    
    
    Nestled in the heart of Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, Island Gallery West is a fine art gallery cooperative of about 30 local and regional artists — many unique to the area. The gallery has a 20-plus-year history of offering original watercolor, acrylic, oil, and mixed-media paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, stained glass and fiber art. Every month a different artist is featured with a special exhibit of their newest work. During the winter/spring season from November through April, the gallery hosts public receptions for the monthly featured artist. These receptions are part of the Holmes Beach ARTWALK that includes several other art galleries and boutiques. Also during high season, from January to early April, member artists present free art demonstrations of various media and techniques every Saturday morning at the gallery. These events are very popular and have developed a wide following.Island Gallery West maintains a website with a dedicated page for each member artist to show examples of currently available work. The website also lists an updated schedule of current and upcoming events. As an artists’ cooperative, the Island Gallery West is owned and operated by its members. Six days a week the gallery is staffed by member artists who welcome the opportunity to discuss their art with you. Stop by for a pleasant, relaxing visit and enjoy the many fine works of art on display in two exhibit areas. You’ll discover all the variety and visual stimulation of an art festival in a pleasant gallery setting. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Coquina Bayside Park (17 reviews)
    - Enjoyable
    Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Playgrounds
    
    
    Clean, safe and well maintained on both bayside and Gulf side. Walking trail with fitness features. Changing rooms, restrooms, water fountains, air stations, pavilions and life guards on site. Plenty of parking, trash cans and recycling containers. Billboards provide local insight into local environment. Excellent recommendation. See more..
    
19. 4.5 The Center of Anna Maria Island (14 reviews)
    - An Excellent Island Resource
    Spent 1-2 hours Civic Centres
    
    
    The Center strives for excellence in meeting the human service needs of all those living on or near by our barrier island. We are focused on the community and open to all. In doing so, the Center is often seen as an “Educational Center,” a “Recreational Center,” a “Youth/Teen Center,” and a “Senior Citizen Center." The Center is all of these and much more. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Palmetto Avenue Beach (6 reviews)
    - Beautiful day at the beach!
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
    
    
    We spent several hours at this beach. Lots of families playing in the water and the sand. We had rented chairs and sat and read. Even with lots of people, we could be away from others. It was a beautiful beach and nice to sit and watch the water. See more..
    
21. 4.0 St Bernard Catholic Church (5 reviews)
    - Welcoming parish
    Churches & Cathedrals
    This congregation is open-arms to visitors to the island. The friendliness of this parish starts with the pastor and carries through during the mass service with all participants from beginning to end. Sunday Mass is actually one of the highlights of all our previous visits to the island. Thank you. See more..
    
22. 4.0 Bob Brown Art (2 reviews)
    - Awesome art!!!!
    Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    
    
    Beautiful works of art by local artist, Bob Brown, who is well known on the island and has collectors world wide. Acrylic,contemporary,abstract works,full of color: also a collection of drawings. Located inside Island Mail & More. come is , visit, and enjoy. Take home a great keepsake of the Anna Maria Island area. See more..