Florida is known as a safe bet for anyone who wants a calm, peaceful yet lively and vibrant vacation. If you are looking for all of this in one place, then Anna Maria Island is the place for you. Every possible pleasure you want is within your reach - the beach for romantic walks and family fun in the sand and surf, the extraordinary sunsets to relax and enjoy with loved ones, exciting outdoor activities just outside your doorstep, fabulous restaurants and plenty of shopping. For those of you who enjoy being pampered, there are plenty of great places to get facials, massages or any other specialty treatments. The wide variety of people you see on the island is the best testimony for its beauty and appeal. Just ask around and you will find that many of the visitors have been coming to Anna Maria for years, if not decades with their families. It becomes a lifelong tradition that carries on from generation to generation. Let Anna Maria become your family’s new vacation spot.

Coquina Beach, which is on the southern tip of the island, is one place you must visit when vacationing on Anna Maria Island. Enjoyment at its best. The largest beach on the island, it has a place for everyone. When the kids get bored with swimming and hanging with mom and dad, they can have their own fun in the playground while you relax and enjoy lounging by the shimmering blue water. Showers and bathrooms are available for your convenience and your safety is taken care of by the on duty lifeguards. You don’t need to worry about the crowd here, there is plenty of parking.

If you want your vacation to be a little more thrilling, then try surfing at Holmes Beach – Anna Maria Island’s surfer’s paradise ( when there is a storm in the Gulf that is ) You have a great blend of everything that makes for great surfing. Sun, sand and surf. Enjoy complete freedom out there, but keep in mind that this beach does not have a lifeguard on duty.

Don’t forget the most northern end of Anna Maria Island - Bean Point beach. Spend a quiet day away from crowds or stop by just before sunset to capture the moment holding the hand of your loved one. You will be mesmerized by the picture perfect sunset. Its moments like these that you will remember for a lifetime.

Get out your metal detectors and walk up and down the beaches hunting for long lost treasures. When the machine starts beeping, it gets awfully exciting even if you only find a little extra change that fell out of someone’s pocket.

Anna Maria Island is a must go place for tourists. It is filled with natural beauty and Old Florida Charm not to mention a multitude of fun and exciting activities and things to do and see. One thing is for sure, your holiday will be filled with extraordinary memories that you will hold dear to your heart for a lifetime. Come and join the fun on Anna Maria Island.