Best of Anna Maria Island
Bars & Drinks
Ask the dr for a shot 🧉
Ps they close at 11 pm - try to get there a 8 pm for the full experience
44 locals recommend
The Doctor's Office
Ask the dr for a shot 🧉
Ps they close at 11 pm - try to get there a 8 pm for the full experience
Pangea Alchemy Lab
1564 Main StHidden locals bar! Really cool drinks!
SUPER immersive and experience focused bar - Wednesday there is normally live entertainment! Check FB for the password to get in.
21 locals recommend
The Saint
49 24th Street NorthSUPER immersive and experience focused bar - Wednesday there is normally live entertainment! Check FB for the password to get in.
Toddler & Baby Things
There is so much to do in the area with you baby!
Aqua-Tots Swim School - Sarasota
3750 South Tuttle AvenuePerfect way to learn how to swim!
On Wednesdays and Sundays, Coquina Beach hosts a market where visitors can buy all manner of handmade and local produce such as crafts, jewelry, and specialty foods. There's usually a live musician serenading shoppers as they browse, adding to the atmosphere.
138 locals recommend
Coquina Beach station
On Wednesdays and Sundays, Coquina Beach hosts a market where visitors can buy all manner of handmade and local produce such as crafts, jewelry, and specialty foods. There's usually a live musician serenading shoppers as they browse, adding to the atmosphere.
SO SO much fun with kids! Has an bar, splash pad, live shows, live animals ( alligators, sharks, turtles, sea horses, and more)
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrSO SO much fun with kids! Has an bar, splash pad, live shows, live animals ( alligators, sharks, turtles, sea horses, and more)
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdBounce Down Under
935 N Beneva RdFood scene
Be sure to make a reservation!!
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StLobster grilled cheese is BOMB!
LOVE the Rockefeller oysters Here! They are also good for a cocktail and walking the pier!
69 locals recommend
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StLOVE the Rockefeller oysters Here! They are also good for a cocktail and walking the pier!
Dirty Laundry
1742 Central AvenueTry the empanadas and live music is fun!
Must See Beach
I like to walk there in the morning or take a bike ride over the bridge. By car its 4 min. or 1.8 miles to this beach. ( avoid traffic by getting there before 9 AM)
118 locals recommend
Bradenton Beach
I like to walk there in the morning or take a bike ride over the bridge. By car its 4 min. or 1.8 miles to this beach. ( avoid traffic by getting there before 9 AM)
Cortez Beach
698 Gulf Dr SSiesta Beach
A public parking area is conveniently located on Broadway Street just west of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Bring what you require for this beach and other public access points, for they do not provide modern conveniences.
9 locals recommend
Whitney Beach
8240 FL-789
A public parking area is conveniently located on Broadway Street just west of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Bring what you require for this beach and other public access points, for they do not provide modern conveniences.
Shopping
High end Shopping and restaurants available!
Beautiful mall with every store you can imagine. There are so many options and types of stores you shouldn’t have a problem finding whatever you are looking for. Especially nice during the holidays with wonderful holiday decor and Santa pictures in the middle for the kids. There are also many restaurants to have lunch or dinner while you are there. By far the nicest mall in the Tampa/St Petersburg area.
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHigh end Shopping and restaurants available!
Beautiful mall with every store you can imagine. There are so many options and types of stores you shouldn’t have a problem finding whatever you are looking for. Especially nice during the holidays with wonderful holiday decor and Santa pictures in the middle for the kids. There are also many restaurants to have lunch or dinner while you are there. By far the nicest mall in the Tampa/St Petersburg area.
Bridge Street
Bridge StreetShop the cute local businesses on historic Bridge Street
City advice
Getting around
Monkey Bus | Tips only Transportation
Island Beach Monkeys is just the service you are looking for then. This is FREE mode of transportation to get around the island. One thing that is different compared to other transportation around the island is that the drivers work for TIPS only. How cool is that?! Their hours of service are from 12:00 pm to 3:00 am every day which is perfect for those who love late night outings.
Getting around
Come and go rentals
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