If your ever trying to travel in Florida & want a laid back beach town feel? Here's the ultimate guide from a local! The best times to visit are August-November because half your trip won't be in traffic!
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The Beaches
Food & Dessert
Drinks & Coffee
Boutiques
The Beaches
My favorite places to beach & where to park
The prettiest beach with accessible parking! They have a cute cafe open until 4:00 with a beach bar & a park! You can grill too!
Coquina Beach
Similar to Coquina! Less parking but the have later hours at the cafe & bar along with live music! Volley ball nets & a playground!
Manatee Beach
Another great beach but hard to find parking! This is a beach you wanna wake up early & hit but it's nice because it's not as crowded!
Bradenton Beach
More private & harder to find parking because it's more private beaches!
Longboat Key
Never ever swim here because it's where the bay & ocean meet so the tides will suck you in! But it's beautiful to see!
Bean Point Beach
Food & Dessert
My favorite places for a tasty meal & a yummy ice cream
The best açaí bowls & coffee! Thank me later!
Blueberries Cafe & Wine
A popular fun restaurant that has been on my list to go to but it's a tourist spot so you'll definitely be waiting for a table!
The Ugly Grouper
I love their iced chai with some cakey donuts! Here you can customize your dozen of donuts from the flavor to icing to fun toppings!
The Donut Experiment
I actually work here part time! I recommend the stuffed shrimp & definitely hit up the bar! Expect over an hour wait if your trying to catch the sunset here!
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
Get the mango gelato! Best homemade ice cream around!
Dips Ice Cream
This is the best spot to find live music, boutiques & bars!
Visit Bridge Street on Anna Maria Island
If you love Mexican food & drinks, you have to come here!
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
A perfect spot to catch a sunset!
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
A little pricy but the food & view makes it worth it! Located on longboat key south of Anna Maria!
Shore Longboat Key
Get fresh coconut drinks delivered to you!
amicoconuts.com – Welcome to the Island
Drinks & Coffee
Let's go get some cocktails
This is obviously the spot for a yummy drink on bridge street!
Daiquiri Deck Anna Maria Island
This drink spot is themed like a doctors office! It's so fun!
The Doctor's Office
Beach front bars are always fun especially for day drinking
Bamboo Island Bar
Boutiques
Shopping for all the coastal things!
The cutest boutique with fun stuff!
Pink & Navy
My friends mama owns this cute boutique you have to check out!
