Brace yourself for the last celebration of summer. Labor Day falls on Sept. 2, giving you time to book an Anna Maria Island stay to enjoy the beach before fall. 

On the Beach

The No. 1 activity on AMI any time of the year is a visit to the beach. Anna Maria Island has four public beaches: Bean Point, Anna Maria Beach, Manatee Beach, and Coquina Beach. Each offers something special from the playground and facilities at Manatee Beach to the seclusion of Anna Maria Beach.  

Rent your Gear

There is no need to tote your beach chairs and umbrellas to the beach. CabanUp delivers everything you need for a perfect day in the sun. It’s simple. Choose a day and place where you want to set up. CabanUp will have your set-up ready by 10 a.m. most days.

Shop Pine Avenue/Bridge Street 

Browse the locally owned shops and boutiques along charming Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Or hit up the shopping options on historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

Hop the Trolley

To get from one end of AMI to the other, hop aboard the free Island Trolley, which runs at 20-minute intervals from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. The trolley makes it a breeze to get around and avoid traffic during your stay.  

Dig In!

Enjoy fresh seafood at one of the many local restaurants. For a fine dining experience, head to Beach Bistro on the Gulf of Mexico in Holmes Beach, which offers a specially designed, four-course tasting menu. You can never go wrong with a meal at the Sandbar Seafood & Spirits, also on the water in Anna Maria. Then there’s Skinny’s, with its Old Florida feel, serving up a big, juicy burger with onion rings and a drink in a frosty mug.   

Get on the Water 

Beach Bums AMI rents paddleboards and kayaks to get on the water. Or soar over the water with a parasailing adventure from AMI Parasail, based at Keyes Marina in Holmes Beach. H2O Watersportz rents personal watercraft such as Jet Skis and Waverunners to cruise Tampa and Sarasota bays with unlimited riding without a guide. 

A Perfect Stay

Book the perfect accommodations and wind down the summer with an AMI vacation.