Anna Maria Island Bike, Golf Cart, Baby, Kayak, & Beach Rentals!!

Try paddle boarding on Anna Maria Florida. The pristine coast lines and turquoise oceans of Anna Maria Island, Florida should tempt you to try this fast growing water sport. This new surfing type sport has its roots from the California Beach Boys days. This new sport is called “Stand up Paddle Boarding.” Or “SUP” This new sport has taken a little while to find Anna Maria; however its popularity is undeniable in areas such as California, Hawaii and east coast of Florida. The activity is simple enough—it demands a shoreline, paddle, a paddle board, and an eager participant. The board is a modified surfboard in that it is long and very stable. You simply stand right atop the paddle board and glide along the shore of the ocean, often seeing dolphins, turtles, schools of fish and manatees. One reason of its fast growth is the ease of mastering the standing and paddling motion. After only a few minutes new paddle boarders are getting the hang of it regardless if you are 8years old ...

Travelling with you children can be an indimidating thought. It would be easy if you could bring your entire house and all her conveniences with you. Ah, the joys of travelling to Florida. Before the children travelling was a breeze - now you have to check with the airline to make sure that they know we are bringing our baby. We must bring another suitcase of all the items, toys, books, sunscreen, medicine, clothes, diapers etc etc. Now how do we fit a crib, jogger, high chair, bathtub? It is amazing how much stuff kids need, and especially when they are traveling. The idea of jumping on the plane to visit relatives or go on vacation always seems great but then the reality of traveling with kids sets in. It is a lot of work. However, there are now baby equipment rental companies like Anna Maria Baby Rentals and Longboat key baby rentals to make travelling with your baby or toddler alot easier. Now instead of hauling car seats from coast to coast, or bringing toys, bedding, str...

We get questioned all the time about where is the favorite area to stay on Anna Maria Island. Each area of the Island is unique in its own way. The three cities on the Island are Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Bradenton beach is a bit busier traffic and has more resorts and condos. Holmes beach is many holmes and some resorts and closer to shopping and the Public beach Anna Maria is the most residential with the least traffic except for Pine Avenue. Pine Avenue is a little busy due to the popularity of the city pier. A good place to start looking for accommodations is http://www.annamariaislandlife.com/pages/island-info/where-to-stay/ where you will find a list of resorts, vacation rental agencies, hotels and indivuals offering their place for rent. Here are some great pictures of Anna Maria Island and her three cities

Now this is cool - guests the other day rented a tandem kayak from us. They started out at 72nd street in Holmes Beach. They wanted to kayak up to the Sandbar restaurant and go for lunch. How much fun would that be? Pull you kayak up on the white sand in front of the Sandbar and walk up to the restaurant for lunch. The seats and tables are great: you just can't beat the view. Have a burger with your feet in the sand. You can find the information about the Sandbar here That's how we do it on Anna Maria. :) For kayak rentals with free delivery on Anna Maria, Holmes Beach or Bradenton beach call 941-462-2719 or goto Fun and More Rentals

One the questions we get the most is 'what is there to do on Anna Maria Island' Below you will find a list of a few things on and off the Island - Discover area by bike - Visit the piers. Both the piers are located at the North end of the Island. - Go shelling on the beach. Bring some interesting memories home. - Dinner at restaurants. - Find the best ice cream parlor - Go kayaking - Ride the Trolly Off the Island - Visit Mote Marine - Discover Sarasota - See the Lipazzin Stallions in Myakka city.

From the months of February to May the Island will be full of visitors. Anna Maria really has become a family desitination. There are not many 'young' people drinking and partying rather there are many families and couples visiting the Island for its peace and quite and unspoiled beaches. The Spring months temperature will be mid 70's to mid 80's with mild humity...otherwise perfect weather. You will see the streets lined with bicycles. An easy place to rent a bike on Anna Maria, Homes Beach or Bradenton Beach is to call www.funandmorerentals.com and they will deliver your bike to your vacation home for free. There is an informative blog on Anna Maria located here www.annamariaislandblog.com There you will find accommodations, real estate, restaurants and things to do. There is a money saving coupon book for a number of Anna Maria Island business located here www.Sunsavercoupons.com

"Bike hire' as our friends from the UK call it....yes! we do that too. Hiring a bike on Anna Maria Island is an awesome way to get into the speed of the Island. Leave you car at home and bike to the beach, or bike to the store, or bike to the restaurant or bike to a pub. When was the last time anyone has done that? These are some of the nice experiences one will have when visting Anna Maria or Holmes beach, Florida. If you are looking for a place to stay while on vacation please visit this online resource that lists all the rental companies on Anna Maria. Visit www.Funandmorerentals.com