We absolutely love Anna Maria! Bean Point Beach is absolutely stunning! It’s a family friendly beach… quiet, clean and so much great things to do on the island. The waters are crystal clear on good days and great for family with small kids since there aren’t really big waves (at least when we’ve gone). We’ve been to many beaches on the west coast of the Gulf, and AMI is our #1 fave. Take the trip… so worth it!

Wow! Visited this place mid-November and it couldn't be more perfect. The water was slightly cool, had to keep moving to stay warm. There were so many seashells, full ones! My daughter was able to save full sand dollars for her scrapbook. The sand is so soft, it feels like kids kinetic sand! So powdery, the sunset left us speechless. Come see this beautiful spot.

Absolutely gorgeous, only downside the parking is horrendous. Lots of beautiful shells and the water were gorgeous. I took engagement photos here, and they're beautiful. We spent about 5 hours at the beach. It was pretty packed, especially for a Tuesday afternoon. I recommend being there early for decent parking and spots on the shore.

Beautiful beach with easy access. The weather obviously can be very sporadic and reflects the water conditions. Parking can be easy to find if you come out early in the morning

An absolutely perfect beach with sand dollars and shells galore! Also a really big part of the sea turtle protection program! Come prepared though because there are no restrooms on the beach.

Bean Point Beach is absolutely stunning. Peaceful, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views. A perfect spot to relax and connect with nature.

First time to this beach. Loved it! Gotta know where to park to gain walking access to beach.

So.... BE ADVISED, take your hard earned money and vacation time where you get much more bang for it... EVERYTHING in Anna Maria Island is in RUINS and the municipality is DRAGGING their feet to redo it... Not fix it(its gone with the wind/HURRICANES) Now then, the spaces for parking are extremely limited and if you step out of their line you get a (drummer roll pls) A TICKET, $50.00 and after a few days it creeps up to $65.00 and then $150.00😳areas shown in tbe photos are areas that could it been turn into parking spaces but they decided not too. There's also nice places like Caladesi(plenty of parking for a nominal small fee all day) and from there you can take the small ferry and jump to Honey moon Island, and thats a better area and no traffic ENFORCERS playing ninja behind a tree watching you🤔🤣

This was the perfect spot to chill out and enjoy a bite to eat. You feel as if you are on private Island . Because of the location and the open structure of the venue. They also had karaoke. It was a great experience.

The pier is no longer there because of the hurricane. Standing at the shore and looking out to where it had been, was a beautiful memorial.

One of the highlights of our trip. Amazing pier walk to the restaurant (we saw a fever of stingrays on our second visit and several up close pelican experiences). Grouper bites were delicious and they have the most amazing Hibiscus Iced Tea. Cashier on 4/18 was so nice and friendly (cashier on return visit [blonde female] was sitting down and acted like I was bothering her with my order). Servers were extremely friendly. There was a local artist playing guitar and singing that just sealed the deal on making an AMAZING atmosphere.

At first, I was skeptical because there is just a fast food order station and no restaurant and limited beer/wine options. However, if you are looking for SIMPLE, the live music on Saturday, the fried shrimp and fries were some of the best I’ve ever had! Seriously, the breading on the shrimp was a little peppery and super yummy. Plus, the view is amazing! And the fisher people fishing for shark - YES SHARK - are fun entertainment 😁

Beautiful place! Wished we could have tried the food! We arrived at 9 to find out they stopped serving food other than drinks and desserts at 9pm but online it said open until 10pm, but didn't specify food stopped at 9pm. Also a bit nerve wracking for that long of a pier to a restaurant with no railings!!! I have kids that cannot swim and I was a bit nervous for there safety with so many people crossing at once.

Had a great lunch at the City Pier Grill and Bait. The tacos for taco Tuesday were good! Pork was a tad dry but the ingredients were fresh. The hush puppies were excellent and the orange butter served with it is phenomenal. Chowder is very tasty and fried clams were tasty and not overly greasy. Friendly employees and a great view to top it off.

We love Coquina Beach because the distance between the parking area and the water is very short, which is handy for our family, especially with our son with special needs. There is a snack bar available if needed. The restrooms were destroyed in hurricane Milton last year - they have portable toilets, but the changing restrooms and cubicles they used to have were great - hoping they rebuild those. It is very busy at peak times, but there is a generous amount of parking all the way along the public beach area - but it is advantageous to come early. The beach is very shallow out to the buoys - maybe 12 feet or so at max. And there are lifeguards right there. The sand is great, but not quite as fine and white as Siesta Key, but it is still a beautiful beach.

Great beach, not very busy. Amenities are ok. Plenty of parking! Sand isn’t as clean as other beaches close by.

As someone who is from the UK, believe me when I say that this beach is an absolute sight to behold. Me and my now wife got married here on the beach a couple of weeks ago and it couldn't have been any more picturesque. That sunset is mesmerising. Counting down the days till we can go back there.

Soft white sand beautiful water, plenty of lifeguards and patrols on side by sides. The small tiki bar and very small gift shop is perfect and the parking area is huge.

One of the most beautiful beaches in the Sarasota area. Many parking spots but fills up fast on weekends and tourist season. Very peaceful, many bathrooms.

Coquina beach is perfection! The location was wonderful, the beach was well kept, clean bathrooms and ample parking. There are waves. The sunset viewing opportunity was amazing. Also, near downtown restaurants. Perfect beach!

Beautiful beach - The picnic tables and grill area were a huge plus for us! We cooked hot dogs and hamburgers, picnic table and trash can are right next to the grill. Parking was very close so we didn’t have to carry everything very far. Water temp- It’s the beginning of June. Extremely hot outside but the water felt great. There are a lot of choppy waves that my kids and mom found difficult to stay a float comfortably. Besides that 100% recommend!

Very interesting about the history of Anna Maria Island. It's a small museum but backed with information. Plus they have scavenger hunt for kids and it's free!!! Donations accepted. And there's a small park with a kayak launch too.

To get a feel for the island and understand some of the architecture and people a good place to start your vacation is at the AMI museum on Pine st. We spent about 45 minutes going thru the museum, jail and cottage. Karen was full of interesting facts and stories. Glad we stopped by. It was a fun afternoon.

We enjoyed the historical Museum It is free to experience and there's a lot of Interesting facts The staff volunteers were very knowledgeable And a pleasure to speak with

This was a cute little free museum. Lots of artifacts and history. There is a tiny gift store, too. The volunteer working there was super friendly and helpful. She gave us tips on where to eat that paid off! The jail is interesting and offers free air conditioning! Oh and there are some movies that were in part filmed on Anna Maria Island. Might be fun to watch them for your trip. See photos for the movie names.

Visited November of 2021. Was passing thru Sarasota en-route to Ana Maria Island. On the 2nd day on the island me and my family visited the old city jailhouse, very much "still" intact. Highly recommend to visit this piece of history if in the area. Just make sure to bring yourself and an empty drive to take plenty of photos : ) And don't forget to walk past behind the jailhouse as you will find a different spot to take photos with your friends, family and loved ones.

It was very informative about the history of the island. There were lots of artifacts inside and it was neat to see the old jail outside. I never knew how tiny of a jail Anna Maria had, and how it was ran was even more interesting. Come and visit to see more for yourself!

Neat little museum that tells you about the history of Anna Maria Island. Free entry (donations accepted). A guide was there for questions. Really awesome collection of everyday artifacts from old island inhabitants. Could be a great learning opportunity for kids about how life used to be back in the day. Had a small souvenir/gift shop. The jail cell outside is a great photo opportunity. There is a small cabin next door too that is set up how it would have been in the past. Great stop for families or anyone interested in times past. Will put things into perspective on how far we've come when you're surrounded everywhere else by the commercial touristy aspects of the island.

My first visit to this theatre to see Death by Design. 10/10 in every aspect! Ticket prices, warm friendly greeting, lovely theatre, brilliantly executed performance., highly detailed set design. Loved it! Oh and the seats are comfortable! First but definitely not the last visit! Thank you, pleased to have found you! Sheila S.

I had an absolute blast. The four cast members of "The 39 Steps" gave us a wonderful evening. I really wasn't sure what to expect. I've been to AMI twice and this is the first time I've seen a show. The theatre itself is well kept which is impressive with how old the building is and all the weather elements down here. It's a small building but the stage is well sized for the house! It's intimate, clean and seems to put on decent theatre for the region. In other words, they do a lot with a little! I'm a fan! Will be back.

The Island Players is a lovely small, cozy, and welcoming theatre. It's the oldest theatre in Manatee County. The ticket prices are incredible and the associates are very friendly. This is a great place to stop at to see a performance with friends.

We had a great time. It's a very small theater and very "home-towny". The actors were very good, and frankly the script was a tough one to pull off with just two people tackling multiple roles!

The Island Players always deliver a great time at a beautiful, historic theater. The comedies are always my favorites!

Love this adorable island theater! Saw the Mousetrap here on 1/21/24 and absolutely loved it. Theater is great and so are the acoustics. This place is like a throwback to the good old days. Great cast, great production. Standing ovation! 👏👏

I never saw such a tiny theater in my life. It was so quaint! Very good sound, comfortable temperature and seats. Performance was great. Thanks to all the volunteers that help run it. We all had a great time.

Not the best seating, but the John Lodge performance was great!

Attended our first indoor concert there. We arrived early and got a great spot. Parking is tricky. Nice size. Not too big.

What a gem of a place! Everyone was so welcoming! I trained with Brenda, and she's amazing! Super knowledgeable, friendly, loved my workouts and can't wait to train with her again!

Good venue but drove 120 miles round trip only find out Robbie Kreiger show was cancelled . Money was promptly refunded to wife on Monday so your ticket person was great but leery of attending another show there in future. We saw Infamous Stringdusters the week before and had a nice time. Still, someone in your communications office needs to pay better attention

Great Market on Tuesdays 9-2

Beautiful evening under the stars with concerts outside!! Bring your own chair. Meet your friends or make new ones. Local venue. Bar menu and drinks available.

I am on the honor guard the kids love seeing us & we give them flags I am the secretary & I was holding the American flag