Anna Maria Island

Situated on the gulf coast.

We always go to Anna Maria Island when we are in Florida it is so nice.

It normally takes us about 1 3/4 hrs to get there there is free parking picnic tables toilets and showers there too.

If you go to the rod pier you can see dolphins swimming in the wild which is so much better than in captivity.

You also have Longboat Quay, when you go from Anna Maria to Longboat over the bridge turn right at the first petrol station and you can park for free the beach is about a 1 1/2 minute walk from where you park the car.

Both beaches are very quiet and peaceful ,you can also collect shells there too.

P.S In the hotter months the water is like a bath.