Day Trips· island
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria|$
About an hour south of Tampa across the Skyway, Anna Maria Island keeps things low-key: seven miles of powdery Gulf beaches, pastel cottages, a free island trolley, and zero buildings taller than the palms. Stroll Pine Avenue's boutiques, watch sunset from the Rod & Reel Pier, and slow way down.
Why our team sends guests here
Park once and ride the free trolley end to end — and get a grouper sandwich at the Sandbar with your toes literally in the sand.
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