Publix on Anna Maria Island: A Vacationer’s Grocery Shopping Guide

One of the perks of staying on Anna Maria Island is having a full-service grocery store right on the island. Whether you need to stock the kitchen for the week, grab sandwiches for the beach or pick up something you forgot to pack, Publix in Holmes Beach makes grocery shopping during your vacation easy.

Located at 3900 East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach, Publix is centrally located on Anna Maria Island and convenient to vacation rentals throughout Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.

Publix in Holmes Beach

The Holmes Beach Publix is a full-service grocery store offering many of the same departments you would expect to find at your Publix back home.

Vacationers can shop for fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy products, frozen foods, snacks, beverages and everyday grocery staples. There is also a bakery, deli and floral department, making it easy to pick up everything from breakfast supplies to ingredients for dinner at your vacation rental.

Publix at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Phone: 941-778-5422

Store hours and services can change, so we recommend checking Publix directly before your visit.

Don't Forget the Pub Subs!

Sometimes you don't need a week's worth of groceries—you just need lunch.

The Publix deli is a popular stop for made-to-order sandwiches, better known to Publix fans as Pub Subs. Pick up sandwiches, chips and drinks and you've got an easy lunch to take back to your vacation rental or pack for a day at the beach.

During busy times, particularly around lunch, the deli can get crowded. Ordering ahead through Publix can help you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying Anna Maria Island.

You can also find convenient grab-and-go choices such as prepared foods, salads, sushi and other quick meal options. Selection can vary, but these are especially handy when nobody feels like cooking after a full day in the Florida sunshine.

Stocking Your Anna Maria Island Vacation Rental

One of the advantages of staying in an Island Real Estate Vacations rental is having your own kitchen, giving you the flexibility to dine out when you want and enjoy meals at home when you don't.

A quick Publix trip at the beginning of your stay can take care of:

• Breakfast foods and coffee

• Bottled water and beverages

• Beach snacks

• Fresh fruit

• Sandwich ingredients

• Grilling supplies

• Easy lunches and dinners

• Desserts and treats

• Toiletries and forgotten essentials

If you're celebrating a birthday or special occasion during your vacation, the Publix bakery also offers cakes and other bakery items.

A Local Tip: Plan Around Busy Check-In Days

Here's one tip that can make your first day on Anna Maria Island a little easier: Publix can be especially busy on weekends when vacationers are arriving and stocking their rentals.

Saturday afternoons and Sundays are popular grocery-shopping times because many visitors are checking into their accommodations and buying supplies for the week.

If your schedule allows, consider shopping earlier in the day or waiting until the initial check-in rush has passed. A little planning can mean less time grocery shopping and more time with your toes in the sand.

Don't Want to Grocery Shop? Have It Delivered

You don't necessarily have to make a grocery-store run at all.

Publix offers convenient shopping options including curbside pickup and grocery delivery through Instacart, allowing you to place an order without spending part of your vacation walking the aisles.

There are also local grocery-shopping and delivery services that can help stock your vacation rental.

Check out our Grocery Shopping on Anna Maria Island guide for more information about grocery stores, local markets and grocery-delivery options available during your stay.

Getting to Publix on Anna Maria Island

Publix is centrally located in Holmes Beach near Manatee Beach, making it convenient from all three cities on Anna Maria Island.

If you're trying to spend your vacation with the car parked at your rental, you may also be able to use the free Anna Maria Island trolley to get around the island and reach the Holmes Beach shopping area.

Just remember that carrying a week's worth of groceries back on the trolley may be a little more ambitious than grabbing a few snacks and a Pub Sub!

Grocery Shopping Made Easy on Anna Maria Island

Having Publix right on Anna Maria Island makes it easy to stock your kitchen without leaving the island. Whether you're planning family breakfasts, packing a cooler for the beach, grilling dinner by the pool or simply grabbing a few snacks, you'll find the everyday essentials you need close to your vacation rental.

And when you stay with Island Real Estate Vacations, having a comfortable vacation rental with a kitchen means you can enjoy Anna Maria Island your way—dining at your favorite island restaurants one night and enjoying a relaxed meal at home the next.

Ready to start planning your island getaway? Browse our Anna Maria Island vacation rentals and find the perfect home base for your next beach vacation.