There are many reasons you may choose to stay on Anna Maria Island and explore it without a car, and we at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals are happy to tell you that you will still be able to enjoy a full and in-depth vacation experience if you choose to go this route. Our island is a beautiful and serene paradise, offering beach days, moonlit nights, a bit of history, and a lot of fun, and we wouldn’t want you to miss a single activity just because you are without a car. This guide to the best ways to explore Anna Maria Island without a car will help give you a fulfilling and thrilling getaway you will never forget!
Ding, Ding, Ding Went the Island Trolley
Operating from 6 AM to 10:30 PM every day of the week, the Island Trolley stops at the most popular places on the island, starting at the Anna Maria Island Pier and ending at Coquina Beach Stop, making the loop every 20 minutes. Stopping every two to four blocks while offering a great way to see everything you should and will want to experience, as if its convenience wasn’t enough to get you on board, we think the knowledge that it costs nothing will make you even more eager to ditch your car! And because the trolley is constantly running, you can get off to explore shops at one stop and then get back on with all your packages, perhaps taking them back to your rental before boarding once again to see where the trolley will bring you next.
These Feet Were Made for Walking
Although it is possible to cover the entirety of Anna Maria Island in a day just by walking, it would take up a little too much of your vacation time to be considered the only way of getting around without a car. But on those days you just want to go from rental to beach and back to your rental, we say yes, keep your rental car parked and get in those steps! If your sanctuary is close to the beach and downtown, however, you may want to just walk everywhere because your central location will make it possible, and you just don’t want to stay cooped up inside car or condo every minute of every day.
Living the Golf Cart Life
One thing you may notice about island or beach life is that people tend to get around by golf carts, and that is especially true on Anna Maria Island. Eco-friendly, easy to maneuver on crowded streets, and offering an open air ride that you can’t help but love, there are many golf cart rental shops on the island, including Fun and More Rentals. Just remember that anyone driving the cart must have a valid driver’s license, so be sure to resist the urge to let your tweens take the wheel!
Bicycles Built for Fun
Another thing you may have noticed during this vacation and any other beach vacations you have taken over the years, is the plethora of colorful beach cruisers on the roads, sidewalks, and even on the beaches themselves. Offering an even more eco-friendly way of exploring our island home, a leisurely ride is good for the soul as well being a boon for your fitness level and there is no license needed for biking around Anna Maria. And because biking is so popular, you won’t have to go far to find a bike rental place, including and Lazy Turtle Beach Rentals (314 Pine Avenue).
Scooting Around Town on a Scooter
Since the transporters of Star Trek are still a work of fiction, our final way of getting around the island will be achieved by renting a scooter. Giving your all-American beach vacation the feel of a European adventure, there are also many shops that rent scooters, on AMI. Robinhood Rentals, 9802 Gulf Drive, and AMI Beach Fun, 3228 E Bay Drive, are where we would go if the need to scooter around arose and as you zip from place to place, again, it must be noted that licenses are also needed to drive a scooter on Anna Maria Island.
All Roads Lead Back to Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
No matter how you choose to get around the island during your stay in paradise, all roads will lead back to your Anna Maria accommodations. Offering comfort, style, and long list of luxury amenities, the temptation to spend at least one day of your stay on Anna Maria Island exploring the cozy life should be heeded. Our properties are designed to be the best part of your Florida vacation experience, so reserve your favorite today!
