Anna Maria Island is a 9-mile-long and 2-mile-wide island featuring stunning, naturally sugar-white sandy beaches. Visitors can enjoy an authentic “laid-back” Florida atmosphere combined with old Southern charm.
If you love tropical scenery and the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy tennis, watersports, or golf, this island is perfect for you. Additionally, it offers a variety of shopping opportunities, cultural events, and historical sites.
Although Anna Maria Island is located near popular destinations like Bradenton and the Gulf Island Beaches, it remains a peaceful retreat, away from the hustle and bustle.
The city of Anna Maria is located at the northern end of the island and is known for its world-class sandy beaches, friendly residents, and relaxed “laid-back” lifestyle. Along with Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, it forms the heart of the island.
With a population of only about 1,800 residents, the number of people on the island triples in the winter season, when the sunny, subtropical climate attracts visitors from colder regions.
The island offers a variety of activities:
