Parks & Nature
Awesome sunsets, white sand beaches, free parking.
374 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrAwesome sunsets, white sand beaches, free parking.
Bike riding, kayaking, walking, birding, fishing
193 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWBike riding, kayaking, walking, birding, fishing
A beautiful, historic national park with small museum and gift shop.
105 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyA beautiful, historic national park with small museum and gift shop.
Sightseeing
Planetarium, aquarium, history museum
131 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WPlanetarium, aquarium, history museum
Shopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrUpscale mall
Many great shops in this outlet mall - Columbia, Talbots, Coach, etc.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ellenton Outlet
5461 Factory Shops BoulevardMany great shops in this outlet mall - Columbia, Talbots, Coach, etc.
High end shops and restaurants. It's a bit of a drive but worth it if you are looking for an iconic Sarasota experience.
358 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Imidlalo ye-St Armands Circle
300 St Armands CirHigh end shops and restaurants. It's a bit of a drive but worth it if you are looking for an iconic Sarasota experience.
Food Scene
An Anna Maria Island classic. You can eat outdoors or under the tiki.
50 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr NAn Anna Maria Island classic. You can eat outdoors or under the tiki.
Expensive and hard to get a reservation but I think it's the best dining experience in Manatee County. Attire and atmosphere are more formal than other beach restaurants.
71 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrExpensive and hard to get a reservation but I think it's the best dining experience in Manatee County. Attire and atmosphere are more formal than other beach restaurants.
Popi's is a local place with several locations and a loyal clientele. Particularly good for breakfast and lunch. Moderately priced.
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Popi's Place
6409 Manatee Ave WPopi's is a local place with several locations and a loyal clientele. Particularly good for breakfast and lunch. Moderately priced.