Travel

Hotel

Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound By Margaritaville

This hotel is about 4.5 miles and 15 minutes from our ceremony location.

Hotel

Silver Surf Anna Maria Island

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District

Located about 10 miles from ceremony location.

Hotel

Aloft Sarasota

This hotel is about 15 miles or 25 minutes from ceremony location.

Hotel

Zota Beach Resort

This resort is 4.5 miles or about 10 minutes from ceremony location.

Hotel

Driftwood at Anna Maria Island Inn

Hotel

Tropic Isle at Anna Maria Island Inn

Hotel

The Retreat at Anna Maria Island Inn

Travel Note

Other Accommodations

Also check out renting a vacation rental in the area of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach or Bradenton. Bradenton is a great option if staying off of the island and will be the most affordable option. You can look for vacation rentals at the following: AIRBNB, VRBO, AMILOCALS.COM, ANNAMARIA.COM, ANNAMARIAPARADISE.COM

Shuttle

Anna Maria Island Trolley

March 10, 2026 5:00 pm

Whether this is your first time on Anna Maria Island, your 50th time, or you’re a native, there is no better way to get around the island than to ride the free Anna Maria Island trolley. Sit back, relax, enjoy the view and leave the driving and parking to someone else. Hop on and off as often as you like. Several trolleys loop the island from Coquina Beach on the southern tip in Bradenton Beach up to the City Pier in the City of Anna Maria on the northern end of the island on a daily basis. The trolleys also run on most holidays. Early birds will be excited to know island trolley service starts at 6am from both ends of the loop. Trolleys typically run at 20 minute intervals until 9pm, then every 30 minutes until 10:30pm. (times may vary due to unforeseen incidents, traffic conditions or weather) You’ll never be far from a trolley stop, you can usually find them every two to four blocks. With 35 northbound and 35 southbound trolley stops, it’s easy to get anywhere you want to go on the island. For all of the information regarding the island trolley, go here: https://annamariaislandchamber.org/island-trolley/

Flight

Sarasota/Bradenton Airport or Tampa Airport

You may fly into either of these two airports and rent a car or uber depending on your preference. Sarasota/Bradenton airport is closer to the island at about 15-20 miles or a 30 minute drive. The Tampa airport is further away at about 55 miles or an hour and 5 minute drive depending on traffic.