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Anna Maria Island Beach
4.8★ · 866 Google ratings · Anna Maria, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
89°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
7.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Anna Maria Island Beach
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1Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2021–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2021–2026
Go off-season or weekdays
December, late April, and non-peak times offer the same pristine water and white sand with far fewer crowds.
Visit for sunsets
The island's west-facing location and lack of high-rises create unobstructed views consistently described as breathtaking.
Arrive by 8-9am for parking
Lots fill quickly by mid-morning, especially on weekends and holidays, forcing some visitors to circle for 30+ minutes.
Expect $12-50 parking fees
Most lots charge by the hour or day; some machines accept only mobile payments, creating frustration for older visitors.
Bring cash or download parking app
Free spots exist in side alleys and adjacent entrances, but main lots require phone payment or older card machines.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
89°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:57 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 101 Elm Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Anna Maria Island Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Anna Maria Island Beach?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Anna Maria Island Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
