As the school years enters its waning stages, parents all over the world are starting to make their plans for the long days of summer, knowing that their summer vacation will have to be pretty fascinating to keep their children’s attention, and quite often a getaway in a beachy paradise is what they are planning, with something Anna Maria Island taking the starring role in their vacation destinations. Offering adventures that will take you back to the golden days of our state, white sand beaches and turquoise waters, and the opportunity to enjoy comfortable adventures in our Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals summer sanctuaries, your stay in paradise will bring back memories of your own golden days of childhood. This guide will help you spend your summer vacation on Anna Maria Island in a way that you will never forget.
The Meals You Will Dream About
Our best vacations are often remembered by the foods we enjoyed during our stay; the crepes we devoured on street corners in Paris, the tacos that introduced us to a world of flavor in Tucson, and for our Anna Maria Life guests, the fresh seafood offered at the best restaurants on the island. Below we have listed a few favorites, one for every meal, but be sure to explore the epicurean landscape of not just Anna Maria Island but the towns that surround us, safely knowing it is almost impossible to find a bad meal in the part of Florida!
Ginny & Jane E’s Café and Gift Store, 9807 Gulf Drive, Open 7AM-3AM Daily
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Ginny & Jane E’s fully subscribes to that belief, serving up your favorite morning meals while also offering the opportunity to pick up a few gifts for family back home that aren’t as lucky as you are. Their menu isn’t a fancy one, featuring your classic egg dishes with one or two notable exceptions: their sinfully delicious Crème Brulee French Toast and their sensational Artisan Avocado Toast. Both are highly recommended, but honestly you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu and that includes their lunch selections as well.
The Porch Restaurant Anna Maria, 9707 Gulf Drive, Open for Lunch & Dinner Daily
Located in a building that has been a local landmark for over 100 years, the Porch Restaurant offers an intimate dining experience, including a patio with a fireplace, and serving a beautiful selection of meals created with locally sourced ingredients. This chef driven establishment is destined to make your taste buds give a standing ovation and will bring you some of the best culinary memories of your trip.
White Sands Await
Whether you spend all day on the segment of beach relaxing, tanning, and keeping cool with intermittent dips in the water or you choose to start and end each day with sunrise and sunset walks along the sandy shores, the serenity offered by the Gulf of Mexico will be the one thing you will miss when fall arrives and you have to step back into real life. The colors of summer may deepen with each beach day, painting a picture that your heart will treasure forever, and although you could be perfectly content doing nothing more than swimming or relaxing, Wynot Rent a Boat, 6398 Marina Way on Holmes Beach, asks the eternal question, “Why not rent a boat and take the fun out to sea?” Offering pontoon and tritoon rentals, your day of fun in the sun can be shaded when necessary!
Naturally Beautiful Moments at Robinson Preserve
Located just over the Anna Maria Island Bridge in Bradenton, the Robinson Preserve provides the best way to enjoy the natural side of our Florida landscape, offering almost 700 acres of coastal wetland habitat. Trails meander through the preserve, bringing hikers closer to the wildlife that makes this region their home, mangrove forests provide a peek into history, with many of the trees dating back 200 years, and multiple kayak launching spots. Kayaking through the waters may introduce visitors to the friendliest of sea creatures as manatees swim ever closer investigating the strange and colorful floating boats. A little unsure about getting that close to the manatees? A four-story observation tower allows travelers to keep a safe distance while providing stunning views of the preserve.
Make Yourself at Home in Our Seasonal Sanctuaries
However you spend the carefree days of your summer vacation on Anna Maria Island, coming home to the comforts and luxuries found in our Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals summer sanctuaries will make the perfect ending to your perfect days. Offering everything you need for a summer adventure you won’t ever forget, including pools, hot tubs, and barbecues, as well as all the comforts you crave, our homes will make your vacation one that you will wish never had to end. Reserve your favorite today!
