So you’re thinking about visiting Anna Maria Island? What are you going to do when you get here? Or maybe you’re already here? :0 Well have we got the resources to help you make some decisions! Let’s start with counting by tens (because we know that’s much easier than threes or fours or any of those other boring numbers)!

I can only imagine how famished you will be after that long trip from the airport or that drive into town so let’s get started with some of Anna Maria Island’s best restaurants! Plenty of places to grab an ice cold beer and down a burger, or a salad for those less adventurous souls. Think we would only leave you with one restaurant top 10 list? No way! Two restaurant top 10s for the price of one (offer does not extend to food and beverage)! Check out Jason’s Anna Maria Island restaurant picks! Follow it up with some of our selections for ice cream and desserts and you are ready to start doing what you really came here for. For a full list of recommendations visit our Anna Maria Island restaurants section.
We know you came here to do everything on our endless list of activities! That’s right, every last thing!

- Get rid of your kids! Yep, just send them off to have some fun with these activities for kids!
- Now that’s taken care of let’s get to some daytime activities!
- Or let’s take a short trip to participate in Sarasota activities which offers many more options and some beautiful scenery!
- Or if you’re trying to save money for all the shopping you’ll be doing here are some free activities to do!
- Some of us have also compiled our favorite things to do. Check out Carol’s, Amy’s, and Kacey’s top 10 lists!
Did we just put a list inside of our list? Yes we did, top 10-ception! That’s just some of the craziness you can expect out here on Anna Maria Island. If you’re feeling up for it here is a list of the best of Anna Maria Island. Be careful, we do throw in some letters, but don’t worry we won’t force you to do any algebra.
Even if the weather isn’t the best we have plenty of activities to do on rainy days.

Well, we hate to say it but you might want to spend some time doing activities with your family. I mean you don’t have to, but we’re not keeping them after you leave us! Or did you bring along man’s best friend/feline? There’s plenty of activities to do with your pets!

Now after a while on the island you may start not just feeling the beach vibe, but becoming the beach vibe. Possibly letting your hair grow out, adopting the language, and maybe even shredding some gnarly waves. Don’t worry. We have you covered with a couple salons, spas, and relaxation activities.
Still have some time before the day is over? Let’s check out Anna Maria Island’s best shopping spots! And it doesn’t end there because we have more of Anna Maria Island’s must shop locations.

So now it’s night time. What is there to do? Sleep? Not a chance! You’re on vacation so let’s keep the party going! Check out a couple prime locations to watch the sunset and then get ready for the nightlife. Do you sing in the shower or the car? Not anymore because now you’re going to be singing in front of a crowd that is cheering you on as you croon through each chorus at one of the numerous karaoke bars in the Anna Maria Island area. Doesn’t sound quite like your glass of beer? Then check out our favorite night spots!

After all of this vacationing it’s time to go back to friends, and you can’t go looking like you let yourself go! There’s plenty of ways to stay in shape during your visit to Anna Maria Island.












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