If you’ve ever gone to the beach for a holiday, you know how amazing it can be. Whether it’s escaping to the sunshine for the winter holidays or getting away with the family on a school break, it’s always the ultimate way to relax and celebrate the occasion. In the springtime the weather is gorgeous, making Easter the ideal getaway this time of year!
Browse Our Full Selection of Rentals Here!With beach season in full swing, you can take advantage of all Anna Maria Island has to offer on your Easter vacation. Imagine sunshine-filled days out on soft white sand dotted with palm trees, with unbelievably blue water so pure you can see straight to the bottom. When you feel like getting in a little vacation shopping or dining, you can take advantage of our fantastic restaurants and boutique stores. Celebrate Easter your way when you
vacation in AMI, whether it’s having an easter egg hunt in your vacation rental’s backyard or attending a service in town. It’s a great time for an Easter vacation to Anna Maria Island, so don’t miss out!
Visit the Best Beaches on Anna Maria Island
You’ll find
breathtaking beaches all up and down the miles-long coastline of the island, primed for a perfect beach day. As the island isn’t very wide, you’re never far from the shore, and many properties are an easy walk to the sand. Anna Maria Island offers a variety of beaches, so whether you like action-packed spots with eateries and shopping, or prefer something more secluded for an Easter picnic, there’s options for every occasion.
Bean Point is the northernmost point of the island and boasts sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay—ideal for an Easter morning walk! The nearby Bayfront Park sits along the bay, and offers a small beach, playground, and BBQ facilities—pretty much everything you need for an Easter cookout. If you prefer the hustle and bustle of beach cafes and surf shops, try Holmes Beach or Coquina Beach, where you can grab Easter brunch and get in some retail therapy. However you feel like relaxing on your AMI Easter vacation, there’s a beach for you!
Unforgettable Dining and Shopping for a Perfect Easter
Our proximity to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico means that you’ll be in heaven if you’re a lover of fresh seafood. Have Easter dinner at an upscale restaurant with a sunset ocean view or grab fish tacos on your way to a local easter event. If you’re not crazy about seafood, you’ll find countless other options, such as high-quality pizza and burger joints, and restaurants with a wide variety on their menu.
Spring is an optimal time to get in some shopping, whether it’s a new vacation swimsuit or a handmade candle for your room back home. Pine Avenue is the classic spot to shop on Anna Maria Island, as there’s an assortment of boutiques selling all manner of things, including jewelry, home items, beachwear, artwork, and more. There are other popular spots to shop on the island too, such as the Bridge Street District and the beach markets. Spend your Easter weekend shopping on AMI!
Attend a Local Easter Event on Anna Maria Island
From egg hunts to local churches offering Easter Sunday services on Anna Maria Island, you’ll have a variety of ways to celebrate the holiday right at your fingertips. When searching for a local church to attend services, check if they have an Easter egg hunt for the kids, because they usually do. The Kiwanis Club of AMI usually holds a sunrise service on the beach, complete with coffee from the nearby beach café.
If you’re looking for more of a community-oriented Easter egg hunt, there’s likely to be easter egg hunts all over town. One popular option is the yearly Easter egg hunt at The Sandbar Restaurant, which is right on the beach! But for the ultimate Easter egg hunt, plan one in your vacation rental’s backyard. With lush tropical landscaping, you can easily create your own Easter adventure right at home and get in quality time with your loved ones on the holiday.
It’s Time to Book Your Own AMI Easter Vacation Home!
When you’re booking an Easter vacation to Anna Maria Island, you’ll want the perfect vacation home for the holiday—and we deliver at Seabreeze Vacation! With stunning homes in locations all over AMI, you can reserve everything from a charming beach cottage to homes with multiple bedrooms to fit the entire family. If you’re looking to cook your own Easter getaway, rest assured our vacation properties are fitted with fully equipped kitchens. Or even do an Easter BBQ out by your own private pool. We’ll be more than happy to help you find your dream Easter rental on AMI—
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Don't Forget Your Own Private Pool!In many places in the country, spring can start with a snowstorm, or be full of dreary days that still feel like winter until the flowers finally start blooming. But not on Anna Maria Island! Our little barrier island is truly a paradise in the spring, as the weather warms up a bit from the winter and makes for breezy days spent outside drinking in
everything the island has to offer, from outdoor recreation to festive parties and events. When you attend
events on Anna Maria Island in the spring, you’ll enjoy a lively time that remains low-key—no spring break madness here! Of course, it’s a popular time to visit still, and once you experience it yourself, you’ll see exactly why.
Once you’re here, you might be curious as to what kind of events might be happening on AMI in the spring time. We’re sure a huge chunk of your time will be spent laying out on the beach, but between that and living it up at your vacation rental, we’ve collected a list of some of the top events on Anna Maria Island this 2023, just for you!
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Experience the Local Art Scene at the 35th Annual Spring Fest
There’s something special about discovering local art from the area you’re visiting. Whether it’s a watercolor beach landscape or a handmade piece of jewelry made from shells, taking home a piece of art with you can make you feel connected to the place—and we’re happy to tell you that at the AMI Spring Fest you can do just that! Attend for a weekend full of over 80 vendors displaying and selling their artistic creations, in a festival setting with things like live music, food and beverage vendors, and community organizations educating about local history and the unique environment of our barrier island.
You’ll find that admission and parking are free to this event, making it a can’t miss occasion if you’re visiting during this time! You can splurge on raffle tickets for that gala, which has prizes of artwork from the festival, and the proceeds go to a local organization that provides art classes to both kids and adults. Mark your calendars for this year’s 35th Annual Spring Fest, which is scheduled for March 18th and 19th, 2023, from Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall Field in Holmes Beach.
Enjoy Acoustic Favorites with Local Musician Bill Dundas
Get your groove on at this local event that happens every Tuesday afternoon in the spring, at Harry’s Grill in Anna Maria! Relax on the patio and take advantage of their happy hour menu, while AMI musician Bill Dundas serenades you with classic acoustic favorites—you might even be able to put in a request or two. Spring on Tuesdays in 2023, you’ll find Bill out on the patio at Harry’s Grill, with happy hour happening from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A perfect weekday activity when you’re looking for something fun to do! If you prefer to see a calendar view of when Bill is performing, you can check out the Chamber of Commerce’s event calendar as well.
Check Out the AMI Farmers Market
When spring is in the air, so is fresh local produce! Spring is one of the best times to check out a farmers market on Anna Maria Island—that's right, we have more than one. Celebrate the end of the season of the Bridge Street Market, which closes in April before the warmer summer months. You’ll find it open on every Sunday from November 2022 to April 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s also an excellent place to pick up a new piece of art or something crafted locally to commemorate your spring vacation to Anna Maria Island.
If you miss your chance at the Bridge Street Market, be sure to check out the Coquina Beach Market in Bradenton Beach, which takes place not one, but two days of the week! Another huge bonus is that it runs through July, meaning it will be open all spring. It runs on Wednesdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coquina Beach. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, arts and crafts, and more. Take home a nautical themed piece of pottery or buy a gift for a loved one back home. This spring 2023 is the ideal time to visit the farmers market on Anna Maria Island!
It’s Your Spring Vacation Done Your Way this 2023 on AMI
Spend the day relaxing at your private backyard oasis, toast to sunset views from your oceanfront deck, sit around a crackling outdoor firepit in the evening. Our AMI vacation rentals have all the features you could want for an island getaway, and there’s one that is the perfect fit for you—we're here to help you plan your getaway, just
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