Bradenton Beach Vacation Rentals

Anna Maria Island is affectionately known as the island in the sun, with Gulf temperatures averaging 84 degrees and 361 days of sunshine per year. The surrounding waters of Anna Maria Island are known as “the nursery” because of the large number of dolphins and turtles that are born and raised here. When dining on the beach on Anna Maria Island,it is not uncommon to see dolphins playing. There are only 3 structures on Anna Maria Island higher than 3 stories, creating an intimate sense of comfort, and providing ocean views from almost every location on the island.

Anna Maria Island also offers a 96 acre public recreational park overlooking the Gulf Of Mexico, a pristine shallow water preserve perfect for viewing wildlife in their natural habitat, Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary, 4 different beaches manned with life guard stations and children’s playgrounds, a Bay-front park overlooking Tampa Bay, churches, libraries, cinemas, live theater, award winning restaurants and perfect sunset views over the Gulf.

Activities on the island include fishing off the piers, deep sea charter fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, sail boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, golfing, biking, scooter rentals, air boat tours, wind surfing, hunting for shells on the beach, and observing nearly extinct Manatees. With 2 golf courses located on the island and 45 courses within minutes, it's the perfect location for a golf and beach vacation. Relax by the heated pool or on the beach after a round of golf.

Attractions also include the Ringling Museum of Art, Bishop Planetarium, St. Armand Circle Shopping District, Myakka State Park Alligator Tours, Mote Marina, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Sarasota Botanical Gardens, other museums, performance centers in Sarasota and Tampa, and theme parks within a 90 minute drive.

Anna Maria Island is 15 minutes from the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training facility, tennis at the Bolletteri Tennis Center, and greyhound race tracks.

The golf courses in the area range from executive courses to PGA style courses to British Lynx courses. Enjoy playing courses designed by world famous architects like Robert Trent Jones, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Choose from a variety of golf schools, academies, learning centers, discount golf shops and pro shops. Enjoy playing golf while observing Florida's considerable wildlife including thousand of alligators in the many ponds, lakes and rivers.