Welcome to Anna Maria Island, Florida

A seven-mile strip of beautiful white-sand beaches lines the barrier island of Anna Maria Island between the turquoise Gulf of Mexico and peninsular Florida.

Step foot onto Florida's Anna Maria Island, and you may never book a return trip home. From hidden, white-sand beaches and crystal-blue water to Instagram-worthy sunsets and delicious seafood at waterfront restaurants, you can experience all the trappings of an exotic, tropical vacation without even having to leave the United States.

On the west coast of Florida, neighbored by the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, this seven-mile-long island invites travelers to soak up the vibes of its three cozy towns: Bradenton Beach in the south, Anna Maria in the north, and Holmes Beach nestled in between. The island maintains its chill vibe with speed limits that top out at 35 mph, and a consistent aversion to commercialization and towering condominiums. Yet still, the island is quickly growing in notoriety among beachcombers.