GULF COAST,FLORIDA · BEST MAY-OCTOBER
Anna Maria Island
Gulf Coast perfection — beautiful, low-key, and exactly what a beach trip should feel like.
Why we love it
Anna Maria Island (AMI) is genuinely beautiful Gulf Coast beach town that has soft white sand and warm beautiful blue water.
It’s super family-friendly without the crowds, high rise condos, or chaos of some of the areas on the panhandle of Florida.
AMI has great restaurants right on the island and you can have a different dinner every night without going far.
It’s such an easy drive to St. Pete Beach or Siesta Key when you want to check out some other areas.
AMI is the kind of place you can imagine coming back to every year. It’s truly a great family getaway or even couples only!
Our tip
This is one of those cute beach towns that is great for a truly relaxing getaway. You can rent a golf cart, cook at home or condo, eat at the amazing hotel restaurants and local restaurants, or just spend your day at the beach reading a book or take a offshore fishing trip. If you’re traveling with pets, St. Pete is also a great nearby option that has grown so much over the past few years and is a great city just across the bridge when you need a change of pace!