It requires local knowledge to find the best places to enjoy your vacation destination to its fullest.

Here are my selections, tried and true, for the places that will offer you the most satisfactory experiences in every category.

Should you EVER find something awry at one of my selections, please email immediately to let me know. I'll talk to the management, and do what I can to get it resolved or take it off the list. 

 

 

John’s Picks of The Best Places

Where to find the very best of everything on Anna Maria Island

 

THE BEST PLACES TO EAT

 

Breakfast – Peach’s, 3240 East Bay, HB, 779-0738

Lunch – Hurricane Hank’s, 5346 Gulf, HB, 778-5788

Dinner – Beach Bistro (Golden Spoon!), 6600 Gulf, HB, 778-6444

Waterfront Deck – Sandbar, 100 Spring, AM, 778-0444

Beach Burger – Skinny’s, 3901 Gulf, HB, 778-7769

Fish ‘n’ Chips – Rod & Reel Pier, 875 North Shore, AM, 778-1885

Sushi – Ocean Star, 3608 East Bay, HB, 778-1236

Coffee and Pastries – Jane E’s, 9807 Gulf, AM, 713-7276

Delivery Pizza – Island Gourmet, 5910 Marina, HB, 778-0333

Ice Cream Joint – Joe’s Eats & Sweets, 219 South Gulf, BB, 778-0007

Key Lime Pie – Sign of the Mermaid, 9707 Gulf, AM 778-9399

Smoky Bar – D. Coy Ducks, 5410 Marina, HB, 778-5888

 

THE BEST PLACES TO BUY THINGS

 

Beach Stuff – The Beach Shop, 4000 Gulf, HB, 778-5442

Souvenirs - The Sand Dollar, 5302 Marina Dr., HB, 778-2024

Women’s Shop – Irene’s, 5308 Marina, HB, 778-1161

Home Furnishings – The White Egret, 10006 Gulf, AM, 778-3782

Antiques – Ginny’s 9807 Gulf, AM, 778-3170

Fresh Seafood – Star Fish Co., 12306 46th Ave., Cortez, 794-1234

Groceries – Publix, 3900 East Bay, HB, 778-5422

Wine – Time Saver, 5353 Gulf, HB, 778-1524

 

THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY YOUR VACATION

 

Public BeachCoquina Public Beach, BB

Nature Trail – Leffis Key Nature Trail, BB

Boat Ramp – Holmes Beach, 63rd. St., East of Marina, HB

Sand Dunes – Bean Point, far north end, AM

Tennis Courts – AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia, AM, 779-1908

Photographer, Jack Elka, 315 58th, HB, 778-2711

Video Rentals – AMI Video, 5912 Marina, HB, 779-0880

Pedicure – Four Seasons, 5604 Marina, HB, 778-8590

Sailing Charter, Spice – 902 South Bay, AM, 704-0773

Waterfront Tours, Captain Kim – Cortez, 920-3307

Kayak Rentals – Native Sun, 5416 Marina, HB, 779-2453

Veterinarian – Island Animal Clinic, 5343 Gulf, HB, 778-2445

 

THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

 

Island Real Estate * 6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Tel: 941-778-6066 Fax: 941-778-6306 Toll Free: 1-877-778-6066

Best Agent: John van Zandt -- Cell 941-685-8822

Email: John@CallTheIslanders.com 

Web: www.CallTheIslanders.com

 

 

 

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