Anna Maria Island has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in Florida. Holmes Beach and Manatee Beach are the two main beaches. There is free public parking and restrooms at Manatee Beach.
There is excellent shelling on the north shore at low tide.
Times are based on no traffic. Use Google Maps to find the best route and check traffic before you leave.
- Distance from WDW:110 miles
- Travel time from WDW:1 hour 46 minutes
- TollsNo
- Lifeguards:No
- Umbrella rentals:Yes
- Concessions:Yes
- Sand:white
- Shelling: There are a lot of shells on the north shore at low tide
- Anna Maria Island Map
- Anna Maria Island Surf Report