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Anna Maria Island, the easy way.

The island that never grew up. Tin roofs, bait shops and bikes leaning on cottage porches. Pelicans doze on the pilings while the tide slips out, and nobody is in much of a hurry.

Right now on the island · full conditions · island status

Water…Weather…Rip risk…Sunset…
Your island crewMeet your Island BuddiesCap'n Gus, Miss Dottie and Kai are coming soon. Ask them anything all trip, from tide times to dinner. One $19.99 pass covers your whole group.Meet Gus, Dottie and Kai

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Just arrived?

Start here.

Unpacked and standing in the kitchen wondering what now? Here's the island today.

  1. 1. Arrival day game plan4pm check in, bridges, where to shop
  2. 2. Check today's beach conditionsWeather, rip currents, water temp, flags
  3. 3. Stock the kitchenGroceries, beer & wine, pharmacy
  4. 4. Get beach chairs & a cartRentals that deliver to your door
  5. 5. Pick your beachLifeguards, parking, restrooms
  6. 6. Plan tonight's sunsetToes-in-the-sand dinner or Bean Point
  7. 7. Ride the free trolleyLive trolley locations

Planning ahead instead? Already here?

On the island today

Open the island mapEvery beach path, every restaurant, and where the trolleys are rolling right now. Tap “nearest beach access” to find the closest path to the sand.
Tonight on the islandWhen the sun goes down, who's playing on the patios, which happy hours are on, and where there's still a dinner table.Coming upMarkets, festivals and holiday nights under the lights on Bridge Street and Pine Ave.

📰 What's new on the island

All news

  • ⛔ Closed · Sep 27 to Oct 14

    Olive Oil Outpost is on a short break

    The Pine Avenue shop is closed September 27 to October 14. Online orders ship again from October 15.

    Source: Olive Oil Outpost · Checked Sep 30, 2026 · Olive Oil Outpost

  • 🔓 Reopening · Oct 1

    The island history museum reopens in October

    The Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum takes September off and reopens in October, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 1pm through December.

    Source: Anna Maria Island Historical Society · Checked Sep 30, 2026

  • ➡️ Moved · Oct 2

    Coquina Beach Market moves for the new season

    The market opens its season on Friday, October 2 at a new spot along the trail south of the trolley turnaround. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 10am to 2pm.

    Source: Coquina Beach Market · Checked Sep 30, 2026 · More

Beaches11 beaches & access pointsEat49 local favoritesThings to do68 tours, sunsets & rainy-day ideasEssentials46 chairs, carts, groceries & moreTrolleyFree, about every 20 minIsland mapBeaches, food, accesses, trolleys

Park once. Ride the trolley.

The Anna Maria Island Trolley is free and runs 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., about every 20 minutes (traffic dependent), from the City Pier to Coquina Beach.

Stops & live tracking →

Planning a trip?

Where should we stay?

North end

Anna Maria

Walking to Pine Avenue

Middle

Holmes Beach

Families who want a lifeguarded beach nearby

South end

Bradenton Beach

Nightlife and live music on Bridge Street

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When should we come?

Jan72° air65° seaFeb75° air67° seaMar78° air71° seaApr83° air76° seaMay88° air82° seaJun91° air86° seaJul92° air88° seaAug92° air89° seaSep90° air86° seaOct85° air81° seaNov79° air74° seaDec74° air69° sea

Who's coming?

🧸 Family with little kids🏄 Family with teens💕 Couples & romance🎣 Guys’ trip👒 Girls’ trip⛪ Church & faith groups💼 Work groups & meetings🌺 Seniors♿ Accessibility
Book before you arrive
Golf carts, bikes, baby gear, chairs and groceries, and who delivers to your rental →
Getting hereSRQ, PIE, TPA airports, the drive in, the ferry, and whether you even need a car.Good to knowSaturday changeover traffic, parking tickets, golf cart rules and what the beach flags mean.