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Girls Weekend Trip to Anna Maria Island, Florida
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items We had been looking forward to our Mother, Daughter Girls Trip to Anna Maria Island all year! It did not disappoint. I've never been to the West Coast of Florida - the water was literally like GATORADE blue, sand was so soft! We did our trip LATE APR...
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Had an incredible dinner at this historic establishment on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Be sure to make a reservation or be prepared to wait a little while - but you can explore the waterfront path and the crystal clear water and they will text you when your table is ready! FOOD was delicious - we all said we probably could have split two entrees between the three of us - portions were a ...
The Waterfront Restaurant
We ate lunch here the first day of our trip - and it HIT the spot. We got hushpuppies, coconut shrimp, and their lime rice. They are known for their oysters (which we actually didn't get). Fun place to sit on the outside deck, and watch the boats - w...
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
We ate dinner here our last night - and it HIT again! Super casual right on the water in Cortez, Florida (15 minutes from where we were staying on Anna Maria Island) Your authentic “Fish Camp”. We all got different trays with blackened shrimp, mahi, ...
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
This was definitely an “iconic” spot for social media content haha - We actually didn't grab anything - but menu was stacked with Acia Bowls, coffee, some light breakfast items. We did go into their little souvenir shop and they had some cute t-shirt...
North Shore Cafe
So tagging this place because we actually spent our first beach morning here on the beach - there is a parking lot (you do PAY $14 an hour) right next to it. It was worth it to us. The sand is so soft and white, and the water is crystal clear. Becaus...
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
This is where we stayed and it was GREAT! We switched last minute to be walking distance to the beach - WORTH IT! We stayed in Unit #25 - had 2 bedrooms (downside - 1 bath) but we made it work. A pool we basically had to ourself at times. A 2 minute ...
Palm Tree Villas | Anna Maria Island, Florida
We stopped into the well known Fox Mercantile in Cortez, Florida. I grabbed a cute hat, and my mom grabbed an adorable coffee cup. It also has a small cafe. I had the waffle - it was yummy - but nothing crazy. My mom said her coffee was really tasty....
The Fox Mercantile
This was one of the main spots people gathered for SUNSET or to hang at the beach for the day at the very END of Anna Maria Island. It was beautiful - but we were very happy with our walking distance beach by the Palm Villas. You also got a perfect s...
Bean Point (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
If you are looking for a t-shirt or souvenirs this is a great place to swing into on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach (10 minutes south from Anna Maria Island - which is at the North end) My mom and I both got super comfy t-shirts. Wide selection of ...
Bridge Street Bazaar in Bradenton Beach
We were planning on swinging into this iconic spot on the island that is known for their amazing drinks after dinner - just never played out. You can get a reservation - which is encouraged. Super cool vibe from the looks!
The Doctor's Office
Eclectic breakfast place we swung into on Sunday morning. There was a line - but it moved FAST. The cinnamon rolls are HUGE! We grabbed a pecan sticky bun - literally as big as my hand - ask them to warm it up and split - it was INCREDIBLE! They have...
Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store