| Rod & Reel Pier | Great for breakfast | |||
| The Waterfront | View over the sea. Inside & outside dining. Good food. | |||
| Anna Maria City Pier | Good value | |||
| Sandbar | Restaurant on beach. Inside & outside dining. Informal not bookable | |||
| Sign of the Mermaid | Inside only, quirky, great food | |||
| Feeling Swell Surf Bar | Casual beach bar and restaurant | |||
| Beach Bistro | Inside only, more expensive than others. Great for a special occasion. Food excellent | |||
| Hurricane Hanks | Inside only, great food | |||
| Eat Here | Inside & outside dining. Beach Bistro side kick | |||
| Mr Bones | Inside only, quirky, casual, great food. Beer chilled in a coffin! | |||
| Beach House | Restaurant on beach. Inside & outside dining. Inexpensive. Informal not bookable | |||
| Bridge Tender Inn | Inside & outside dining, bar and restaurant | |||
| Mar Vista | Restaurant on inlet. Inside & outside dining. Informal not bookable |
| Tel: +44 (0) 1242 603549 | Email: gill@sunshine-island.com |
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Restaurants Beaches The sea and sand are second to none. The beach (Bean Point) nearest to the house is very quiet. At low tide you can walk down the island for 7 miles. Access paths are well sign posted and easy to find. Bean Point beaches Gulf Side
Piers The Rod and Reel Pier is a few minutes walk, turn right out of the drive then left, it is in front of you. Great for breakfast Anna Maria Pier is a little further, at the end of Pine Avenue.
Fishing The waters surrounding Anna Maria Island are a haven for a wide variety of fish. Fishing from the piers or on the beach is common place. Fishing boat trips are available from many companies, most of them are located just on the main land over the Cortez bridge. Bikes There are a couple of bikes at Fern Cottage which you are free to use, others can be hired from Beach Bums (Link) which is located on Pine Avenue
Kayaking Kayaking is a great way to explore the island and its wonderful wildlife. Kayaks can be hired from Beach Bums (Link) which is located on Pine Avenue
Shopping Food Publix, Holmes Beach, 778-5422 - Supermarket The General Store on Pine Avenue - Small shop that stocks essentials Pharmacy CVS is next door to Publix. Shopping malls Desoto Mall 747-5868- Sears, JC Penny and Macy's - 30 min drive Ellenton Outlet Mall 888-260-7608 - 50 min drive towards Orlando Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota - High end shopping boutiques and restaurants Pine Avenue Numerous small independent retailers, selling clothes, food, coastal living. Island Plaza Gift shops, art gallery, restaurant, beach wear. Free Newspapers The Islander and Sun. Full of useful information can be picked up from most shops including Publix. Anna Maria Trolley Bus A free bus service covering the whole island. Click link for map and times.
Wildlife Anna Maria island is full of wildlife including birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees and rays.
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