Discover a Treasure of Florida's West Coast - Anna Maria Island

Shh! Wanna be let in on a secret? Lovely Annalocals whose laid-back lifestyle is contagious. You
Maria Island, on Florida's west coast, has long beencan appreciate the feel of having practically your
a favorite day-trip destination for those in theown private island while still enjoying easy access
area who knew of its soft white sand beachesto anything you might need. You'll find a wonderful
brushing up against the emerald water of the Gulfselection of boutiques, gift shops and galleries right
of Mexico. More recently, its popularity has beenhere on the island, or you can take Longboat Key
spreading as others have discovered all the islandBridge south to Sarasota and check out the
has to offer. Come find out for yourself whenshopping 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 Mariacondo rentals with its own kitchen, you might pick
Island accommodations, you'll be reserving yourup 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 barriergreat variety of delightful restaurants and cafes
island between Tampa Bay and the Gulf offrom which to choose.
Mexico. On the Gulf side, you'll find 7 miles ofOf course, being surrounded by water, Anna
sugary white sand beach stretching along theMaria Island offers its share of water recreation.
coast. You might enjoy simply spending day afterYou might head out from our Anna Maria Island
day soaking up rays and testing the warm waterbeachfront rentals for some snorkeling or shelling
temperatures. In that case, you may want toalong the beach. Maybe you'll rent a sailboat or a
stay in one of our Anna Maria Island beachfrontWave 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 IslandLearn more about the sea life native to the area
accommodations can provide easy boat access toaround our Anna Maria Island condo rentals at the
all the waterways in the area. You can also travelMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, where you
easily among the island's three cities on the islandcan pet stingrays or observe sharks and
trolley system.manatees.
When staying in Anna Maria Island lodging, you canCome enjoy the lush natural beauty and serenity
start your day with a sunrise over Tampa Bayof your island in the sun with a stay in an Anna
and end it with a glorious Gulf of Mexico sunsetMaria Island vacation rental. The only part you
without ever leaving the island. In between, youmay have difficulty with is leaving.
can enjoy a day wonderfully free of crowds and