Anna Maria Island Information

Anna Maria Island Information - Check out this interesting list of activities, places to see, and things to do to make for Memorable Getaways to Anna Maria.

Anna Maria Island Golf and Sporting Activities

• Golf - There are almost a dozen public golf courses in the Bradenton area alone. The closest....Timber Creek Golf Course (8 miles) 4550 Timber Lane Bradenton, 9 hole par 3 and Manatee County Golf Course (9 miles) 6415 53rd Ave W. Bradenton, 18 hole regulation length
• Tennis - Public tennis courts North of Holmes Beach City Hall.
• Parasailing - For the daring and adventurous - Fun N Sun Parasail 941-795-1000 and Yolo Parasailing 941-792-6000.



• Water Sports
  • Florida Water Sports - 941-798-3721.
  • Coastal Watersports - 941-778-4969.
  • Ultimate Power Sports - 941-761-7433.
• Scuba Diving - Sea Trek Divers - 941-779-1506.
• Bay Walk - Take a hike here, on the Southern end of Anna Maria Island across from Coquina Beach. Paths curve through the nature area with great views and bird watching.



• Scooters - Rent a scooter to explore the Island - Island Scooter Rentals 941-726-3163.
• Biking - Anna Maria is PERFECT for biking....it's flat, sidewalks and quiet side streets. Rent bikes - Beach Bum Billys' - 941-778-3316 & Island Scooter Rentals - 941-726-3163.

Anna Maria Island Information on
Fishing, Boat Rental and Charters

• Anna Maria Fishing Charters
  • Legend Charters - 941-794-0652.
  • The Rell Crazy - 941-792-6065.
  • Dream Catcher Charters - 941-794-5765.
  • Uncle Mudfish Charter - 941-238-8925.
• Sailing Charters
  • Spice Sailing Charters - 941-704-0773
  • Mahina La Sailing Adventures - 941-713-8000.
• Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing
• Lil' Toot Cruises - 941-761-3300
• Capt. Kathe & First Mate Pup-Pup - 941-812-3241.
• Capt. Kim's - 941-920-3307.

Anna Maria Island Historical Society
& Art Activites

• Island Players - See a play at this great little theatre.
• Art Galleries
  • Island Gallery West - 5368 Gulf Dr. - Local art & more
  • Artist Guild Gallery - Holmes Beach Shopping Center - Local Art and Photography.
  • Restless Natives Arts & Crafts>
  • AMI Community Chorus and Orchestra.

Anna Maria Island Shopping

Besides little shops tucked all over Anna Maria, there are 3 small shopping centers:

• Bayview Plaza - Across from the Anna Maria Island City Pier.
• Holmes Beach Shopping Center on Marina Drive.
• Anna Maria Island Center on East Bay Drive.

Also, check out the Red Barn in Bradenton - This is a huge flea market and indoor market.

Anna Maria Trolley

Anna Maria Island Beaches

Check out the separate page for detail information and pictures of Florida Beaches on the Island.

• Swimming
• Shelling - Go at low tide and try Bean Point at the Northern end of the Island on Anna Maria Beach.
• Sunbathing.
• Strolling.

When you arrive on the Island, check out the Anna Maria Island Visitor's Center in Holmes Beach.

I hope this Anna Maria Island Information page gives you plenty of ideas for activities and ways to relax on your Memorable Getaway.