Activities
One thing you’ll never be on Anna Maria Island is bored! There are so many activities in the area, you could plan a full day and never cross over to the mainland! From fishing and wildlife watching to lazing on the best beach in the area, our Local Scene blog has the best of the best in things to do from Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and even farther south into Longboat Key and Sarasota!
Anna Maria Island Shelling - DIY Souvenirs
Shelling for free souvenir’s and free sunsets…
Some of the most relaxing moments in an Anna Maria Island beach rental vacation can be searching for the shells. Family in toe, it sometimes seems all too easy to get the entire group focused on a fun task that everyone can participate in. Thankfully shells don’t get you stopped i...
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Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
If you’re staying in Bradenton Beach and are in need of some serious pampering and relaxation, head over to Aluna Wellness Center & Spa. They offer massages, acupuncture, facials, yoga, and meditation!
Founder and Owner, Dr. Tricia Graziano, opened this holistic wellness spa back in 2012.
There are simply too many services to l...
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Anna Maria Island Paddleboard Lessons? Try Salty Budda for lessons and SUP Yoga.
For your yoga & paddleboard needs, check out the Salty Buddha! Started by Islander Raechel Croll, this company offers paddleboard lessons/rentals, SUP yoga, and more!
As far as the yoga part of the company goes, Salty Buddha has an amazing yoga studio that features a beautiful Himalayan salt wall for ultimate relaxation. Along ...
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Island Yoga Space
Beach yoga, SUP yoga, meditation classes, and more! Island Yoga Space in Anna Maria offers all of these classes taught by only the best instructors. Their upstairs studio is a great tranquil place to let your inner yogi out.
Island Yoga Space offers some great classes, workshops, and even retreats! Check out their websites schedule...
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Leave the Pets and Bikes at Home to Enjoy Perico Preserve
Similar to Neal Preserve, Perico Preserve in Bradenton also does NOT ALLOW pets. But, it is for a good reason! Perico Preserve isn’t just a preserve, it’s a bird sanctuary. Without the added noise of pets and bikes, the birds and wildlife here have the best chances of being successful in the breeding and rearing of their young.
Whi...
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Neal Preserve - Located in Bradenton, Just off Anna Maria Island
Unlike most of the preserves in Manatee County, Neal Preserve does NOT ALLOW pets, and does NOT ALLOW bicycles on the tails. This preserve is specifically designed to be enjoyed on foot. Which isn’t a bad thing. In fact it makes Neal Preserve quite peaceful.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset, Neal Preserve is 120 acres of beautiful...
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Explore Duette Preserve - The Largest Preserve in Manatee County
Located in the Northeastern part of the county is where you’ll find Duette Preserve. It is the largest preserve in all of Manatee County, and takes up 21,000 acres.
Here you will find native vegetation and wildlife, including the burrowing owl, snowy egret, white ibis, and gopher tortoise. Plus rare species like the Florida scrub j...
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Rye Preserve - Experience Old Florida in Parish
Want to experience Old Florida? Look no further than Rye Preserve in Parish. About an hour drive from Anna Maria Island, Rye Preserve is 145 acres of trails that run through sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks, and the river community.
Here, you can see all kinds of local wildlife, including rare species like the gopher ...
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Emerson Point Preserve is a 365 Acre Preserve in Palmetto
Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto is absolutely beautiful! It is a 365 acre preserve full of hiking and kayak trails that run through coastal Florida habitats.
Emerson Point Preserve offers great for dogs, and a good space for them to swim around in the water. You can fish and kayak/canoe here!
*Fishing is only permitted along t...
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