| Shh! Wanna be let in on a secret? Lovely Anna | | | | locals whose laid-back lifestyle is contagious. You |
| Maria Island, on Florida's west coast, has long been | | | | can appreciate the feel of having practically your |
| a favorite day-trip destination for those in the | | | | own private island while still enjoying easy access |
| area who knew of its soft white sand beaches | | | | to anything you might need. You'll find a wonderful |
| brushing up against the emerald water of the Gulf | | | | selection of boutiques, gift shops and galleries right |
| of Mexico. More recently, its popularity has been | | | | here on the island, or you can take Longboat Key |
| spreading as others have discovered all the island | | | | Bridge south to Sarasota and check out the |
| has to offer. Come find out for yourself when | | | | shopping and dining at renowned St. Armand's |
| you stay in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental. | | | | Circle. If you choose one of our Anna Maria Island |
| When you choose from the finest Anna Maria | | | | condo rentals with its own kitchen, you might pick |
| Island accommodations, you'll be reserving your | | | | up some wonderfully fresh seafood to prepare |
| own little piece of paradise. | | | | yourself. If you prefer eating out, you'll find a |
| Situated on Florida's west coast, this is a barrier | | | | great variety of delightful restaurants and cafes |
| island between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of | | | | from which to choose. |
| Mexico. On the Gulf side, you'll find 7 miles of | | | | Of course, being surrounded by water, Anna |
| sugary white sand beach stretching along the | | | | Maria Island offers its share of water recreation. |
| coast. You might enjoy simply spending day after | | | | You might head out from our Anna Maria Island |
| day soaking up rays and testing the warm water | | | | beachfront rentals for some snorkeling or shelling |
| temperatures. In that case, you may want to | | | | along the beach. Maybe you'll rent a sailboat or a |
| stay in one of our Anna Maria Island beachfront | | | | Wave Runner for a sunny day of fun. You can |
| rentals, since parking on the island is at a premium. | | | | take a guided kayak eco-tour around the island's |
| The island is criss-crossed with a canal network, | | | | waterways to learn about Florida's natural habitats. |
| so many of our Anna Maria Island | | | | Learn more about the sea life native to the area |
| accommodations can provide easy boat access to | | | | around our Anna Maria Island condo rentals at the |
| all the waterways in the area. You can also travel | | | | Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, where you |
| easily among the island's three cities on the island | | | | can pet stingrays or observe sharks and |
| trolley system. | | | | manatees. |
| When staying in Anna Maria Island lodging, you can | | | | Come enjoy the lush natural beauty and serenity |
| start your day with a sunrise over Tampa Bay | | | | of your island in the sun with a stay in an Anna |
| and end it with a glorious Gulf of Mexico sunset | | | | Maria Island vacation rental. The only part you |
| without ever leaving the island. In between, you | | | | may have difficulty with is leaving. |
| can enjoy a day wonderfully free of crowds and | | | | |