Things To Do
The Donut Experiment
Great place for donuts and coffee. Highly recommend the key lime pie donuts!
Bridge Street
Fun area for shopping, restaurants, bars, and the pier
Pine Avenue
Another fun area for shopping, restaurants, and the city pier!
The Doctor's Office
Great dinner spot with unique cocktails. This is where we had dinner before the proposal!
Two Scoops
This is our favorite ice cream spot on the island!
Shore Longboat Key
One of our favorite fancy dinner spots. Just over the bridge on the south end of the island. Reservations are needed.
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
One of our favorite spots for happy hour and fish dip. Look off the right side of the pier as you go toward the restaurant to find the heart shaped rock!
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
Great place for a nice lunch or dinner on the beach
Original Sand Dollar
Coastal boutique shop with lots of beachy decor and goods
Bortell's Lounge
Our favorite bar on the island after a day in the hot sun. Great place for drinks, pizza, and watching a game!
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
Public beach access with free parking. Food, drinks, and ice cream also available at the cafe!
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf
We play a round here on every trip!
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
Great Mexican food and the BEST margaritas. They also have daily happy hour from 12-5!
Coquina Beach Cafe
Another public beach access with free parking. Beautiful water here down at the south end of the island
Nautilus Bar
Great spot for drinks on the water and playing bags/cornhole!
Skinny's Place inc.
Casual place with the best burgers
Back Alley Treasures
Coffee, wine, beer, and gift shop with local goods
North Shore Cafe
Great morning spot for coffee and avocado toast
The Ugly Grouper
Amazing grouper tacos and live music!
The Waterfront Restaurant
Great lunch or dinner spot. No reservations, so waits can be long. Arrive early and wait out on the pier or shop nearby. It’s worth the wait!