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If you are ready to see beautiful beaches and stunning scenery, look no further than Anna Maria Island. Our Florida home offers small town charm while providing big city amenities. Traveling costs more now than ever, so budgeting ahead for your trip is always beneficial. This can include planning on enjoying some free activities in the area. Here are the top free things to do on Anna Maria Island all throughout the year:
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Enjoy the Beach Life

When you visit Anna Maria Island, you will find that spending time on the beach is at the top of your itinerary. There are some truly stunning beaches here in the area, including Coquina Beach, Holmes Beach, Manatee Public Beach, and more. Hanging out at the beach is of course always free, especially when you know how to plan ahead in advance. During your visit to Anna Maria Island, you will find that the biggest thing to pay for when going to the beach is parking. Luckily, there are plenty of free parking spaces too when you get to the beach early. Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot both for parking and out on the sand. The beaches at Anna Maria Island are known for the beautiful clear waters, soft and pristine sand, and even dolphin sightings as they splash around out in the water. Check your vacation rental to see if the property has any beach gear such as towels and sand castle supplies to use. That’s some fun at the beach! August on Anna Maria Island

Visit the Local Piers

In addition to having great beaches, Anna Maria Island is also home to incredible piers. You will find these spots to bring out magical moments to inspire you. Popular piers in the area include Bean Point, Anna Maria City Pier, and Bradenton Beach City Pier that is just a bit further up the road. Each spot brings out stunning views that you will want to take all the pictures of. Spend your evenings at these piers for an incredible sunset that highlights the area. Each pier is absolutely free to visit too!

Get Around on Free Transportation

Getting around Anna Maria Island shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. During your visit to the island, you will be able to hop aboard the free island trolley. This trolley is exciting for kids to ride on as they travel around the city. You will find the trolley runs along Gulf Drive and goes all the way up to Bradenton Beach. Along the way it will make multiple stops making it easy for you to check out the local beaches, shops, and attractions. While not free, you can also rent out bikes or golf carts that can help make navigation easier and help save on the cost of a car rental that you can avoid.

Enjoy the Local Preserves

Anna Maria Island and the surround area is home to several nature preserves that are incredible spots to see local wildlife at. Leffis Key Preserve is found surrounding Coquina Beach and features a boardwalk that is stroller friendly. Take your family on a walk through the preserve that includes mangrove tunnels, scenic views of Sarasota Bay, and plenty of wildlife spotting. Many bird watchers come to the area to view incredible birds and coastal flora. Neal Preserve is another local preserve that features 120 acres of wetlands. There is a 20-foot viewing tower that lets you take in a panoramic view of the area. Nature photographers frequent this preserve for the views. Last but not least is Robinson Preserve that is huge at 600 acres in size. There are plenty of kayak launch points to use and picnic areas to set up lunch at. The Nest offers a children play area for the little ones. You will find plenty of biodiversity here at this preserve that is closer to Tampa Bay.
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Enjoy Local Free Events

Anna Maria Island hosts free events all year long too that families can attend. BayFest is a popular event in October that brings out local artists, live music, classic cars, and food for this street festival. The Privateers 4th of July Parade offers a stunning fireworks display and beach activities. The SpringFest Art Festival is a great spot for local artisans to show off their works. There are plenty of festivals and events all free to attend here in Anna Maria Island.

Free Means More Fun

Come and enjoy as many of these free activities as you can when you visit Anna Maria Island. Our vacation rentals keep you close to the beach while enjoying the welcome amenities. Pick out your favorite property with us today and get ready for more fun in Anna Maria Island.
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