Beach Time
As suggested, you will want to spend as much time as possible here on the beaches of Anna Maria Island. A little beach time is just what everyone in the family wants. Anna Maria Island is surrounded by beautiful beaches with many close to our vacation rentals. You can track down the closest beach and potentially walk there to free up travel. Anna Maria Island does have many public beaches with free parking however. These beaches include Bayfront Park, Bean Point Beach, Palmetto Ave Beach, Manatee Public Beach, and Coquina Beach. Most of these beaches have tons of accommodations too such as outdoor showers, restrooms, changing rooms, concession stands, and playgrounds. Visiting the beach is a prime activity in the summer so make sure to arrive early to secure yourself a parking spot; most parking lots are relatively small and will fill up quickly. Hitting the beach early in the day is also recommended due to the weather. The summers in Anna Maria Island are our rainy seasons. When most locations experience a rainy season it is heavy downpour but not Anna Maria Island. Instead, you will find light showers typically in the late afternoon. This means your mornings are typically clear giving you prime beach weather. The waters surrounding Anna Maria Island are enjoyable and easy to jump into. Or lay back on the sand getting in a tan or have the kids build a sandcastle. You have endless options with beach time on Anna Maria Island.
Go Fishing
The summer season is a popular time to travel for families as most kids are on summer break. This allows you to enjoy a longer trip and with it more activities. Fishing is a local favorite for Anna Maria Island as we are surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico. This huge body of water is home to many incredible fish that can be reeled up especially those who are ready for some deep sea fishing. Local charters are able to take you out into the deeper water where you can find fish including snapper, mackerel, barracudas, sharks, tiger fish, porgies, and so much more. Charters have an expert captain on hand to help you out with the gear and how to use it. They also typically provide the fishing licenses you need to fish in the state of Florida. If you prefer to stick closer to land you will find plenty of smaller charters too. These charters are typically completed in a few hours and will help you find red fish and other local favorites. Some charters you can depend on in Anna Maria Island include Cortez Deep Sea Fishing and Stray Dog Charters.
