Things to do on Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island City Pier

 The brand new pier at the east end of Pine Avenue in Anna Maria was built to replace the historic pier, which opened in 1911 but was removed by the city after damage from Hurricane Irma in September 2017. 

Anna Maria Island Historical Museum   941-778-1514

402 Pine Ave, Anna Maria

Desoto National Memorial  941-792-0458

North end of 75th St, Bradenton

The park includes a half mile, self guided nature trail that winds through a display of native plants. Admission is free and hours are 9 – 5pm.

The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

115 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach 941-778-3388

Family-focused waterfront mini-golf spot with cooling mist devices, lush landscaping & a koi pond.

Florida Railroad Museum 941-708-6120

Open on weekends, the museum is where you can take an hour and a half ride on historical rail equipment. There are also special, themed rides throughout the year including the North Pole Express and Christmastime.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens  941-366-5731

811 S. Palm Ave, Sarasota

Mixon Fruit Farm 941-748-5829

2525 27th Street E., Bradenton

Ride the Orange Blossom Express Tram through the grove! 3 rides daily M – S, October – May.

Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary     941-388-4444

1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy 

Mote Marine Laboratory  941-388-4312

City Island at the south end of Longboat Key

Ringling Art Museum, Circus Museum  941-359-5745

Hwy 41 just south of Bradenton/Sarasota Airport

Area Attractions

Sarasota Jungle Gardens   941-355-1222

3701 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota

TreeUmph! Adventure Course 941-322-2130

21805 State Road 70

Swing into action on ziplines, hanging nets, bungee swings, swinging logs and foot bridges at TreeUmph!

Car and Music Museum  941-355-6228

5500 N. Tamiami Trail

Gamble Plantation State Historic Site   941-723-4536

Hwy 301, Ellenton

Myakka River State Park   941-361-6511

Address: 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Cost of Admission: Free

The free and recently opened Perico Preserve sits on 176 acres and is located directly east of the Anna Maria Bridge and Neal Preserve, just a few minutes from Anna Maria Island.

Address: Main Entrance – 1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, South Entrance – 10600 block of Manatee Ave W. under the hump back bridge.
Hours: Vary by season, 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. to sunset typically (Call ahead for specific hours at (941) 745-3723)
Cost of Admission: Free

The vast 600+ acre Robinson Preserve is widely rated as the number one Anna Maria island outdoor activity to experience for anyone visiting the Bradenton/Anna Maria Island area. Kayaking and paddle boarding are exciting ways to explore the preserve without disturbing the environment, and guided tours are available from multiple local providers.

Boat Rentals

Cortez Watercraft Rentals 941-792-5263

*Bradenton Beach Boat Rentals  941-778-2288

Jigg’s Landing  941-756-6745

Fishing Charters, Parasailing & Party Boats

Cortez Kat Charters 941-795-6969

Captain Mike’s Charters 941-778-1404

Cortez Fleet Deep Sea Fishing  941-794-1223

Dolphin Dream Charters 941-778-4498

*Reel Cortez Charters (fishing) 941-538-4290

*YOLO (parasailing) 941-778-5000

Bike & Baby and Golf Cart Rentals

Beach Bum-Eco Kayak Tours (golf carts)    941-778-3316

*Fun and More Rentals 941-462-2719 

Robinhood Rentals AMI 941-920-1996

CABANUP – a new company on the island that delivers everything you might want directly to the beach – cabanas, chairs, Bluetooth speaker, games! They do setup and takedown.  https://www.cabanup.com/

Choose the day(s) you want to be at the beach and the items you would like us to deliver and set up for you by choosing between one of our three 

  Tennis

Anna Maria Community Center  941-778-1908

Holmes Beach Public Courts 63rdand Flotilla Drive

Bollettieri Tennis Center  941-792-8757

Diving Instruction

Sea Trek Divers   941-779-1506

Fitness Centers

AMI Health and Fitness Center – day pass and drop in’s welcome 941-778-5446

Island Fitness 941-778-5200

Golf

Manatee County Course  941-792-6773

River Run Golf Links 941-708-6331

Buffalo Creek 941-776-2611

The Links – Greenfield  941-747-9432

River Club   941-751-4211

Rosedale  941-756-0004

Imperial Lakewoods 941-747-4653

University Park 941-359-9999

Legacy Golf 941-907-7067

Waterlefe (1 hour drive)