Anna Maria Island Tour with Mary Piston on the free island trolley.
She does a great job of showing you what island living is all about, from fishing off docks to sipping tropical drinks by the water, it’s all here on this little isle.
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Tour Anna Maria Island with Mary Piston on the free island trolley. Showing you what island living is all about, from fishing off docks to sipping tropical drinks by the water, it’s all here on this little isle.
A destination for locals and visitors that offered a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience featuring great food, amazing service and a view that will forever be etched in a guest's memory.
The Sandbar Restaurant
In July of 1979, Ed Chiles purchased the Sandbar with the goal of honoring the history of the Sandbar while creating a destination for locals and visitors that offered a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience featuring great food, amazing service and a view that will forever be etched in a guest's memory. The Sandbar's look, landscape, and menus have changed a bit over the years, but the team has never lost focus on the overriding goal of providing our guests an amazing beachfront dining experience.
Tucked away on the far North end of Anna Maria, it is a "Little Bit of Old Florida" serving traditional fare, local favorites and famous fish specials since 1947.
Rod & Reel Pier
The Rod and Reel Pier is a one of Anna Maria Islands hidden treasure dining experiences. Tucked away on the far North end of Anna Maria, it is a "Little Bit of Old Florida" serving traditional fare, local favorites and famous fish specials since 1947.
The Rod & Reel Pier is a two story, newly renovated restaurant, directly out on the Gulf of Mexico. Casual Dining for the whole family to enjoy up stairs either seated inside or out on its quaint covered outside deck gives a one a true Old Florida experience.
The Rod & Reel serves Breakfast, lunch and dinner and your sure to be able to catch sunrise or a beautiful famous Florida sunset while eating from a great selection of its menus.
To top the wonderful quaint dining experience, bring a fishing pole, for a small fee, and fish right off its dock and walkways. Spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico, Anna Marias beautiful beaches and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are all waiting for you to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere that is unforgettable.
"The Salty Experience" is an EXCLUSIVE FULL Day Fishing Trip guided and filmed by Jonathan "Salty" Soultatos himself, sharing his vast knowledge of fishing while capturing your exciting fishing experience on film! Salty will create a photo album and a professionally produced and edited video of your fun on the Gulf Coast of the Great Sunshine State of Florida! (PLUS! Your episode may be selected to be featured on the "Fishing With Salty" YouTube Channel!
Get ready for an exclusive adventure and join "Fishing with Salty on Holmes Beach"
Florida Captain Jonathan Soultatos, aka “Salty,” will take you on the ride of a lifetime, fishing Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay’s most productive waters. Captain Salty is a Florida native and lifelong fisherman. He tailors his services to all types of anglers, from novice to pro, and invites you to create lasting memories.
Captain Salty is the host of his own YouTube Channel, called the "Salty Sportsman," with over thousands of subscribers following his work.
Now YOU can get the One-On-One experience with the expert himself! You’ll be fishing off of Salty's 24 foot Triton Bay boat, stocked with all the bells and whistles that make her the ideal fishing machine! Equipped with a Brand New 250 HP Yamaha engine, GPS, and fishfinder, you’ll be on fish in no time! She comes with a wireless trolling motor as well, so you can move stealthily as you approach your targets. Salty's boat accommodates up to 6 guests, including children ages 3 and up, and everyone can fish at the same time. She also comes with speakers so you can listen to your favorite tunes while you fish!
Captain Salty offers techniques on bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, fly fishing, flounder gigging and more!
(Please note, fly fishing, gigging, bowfishing, and spearfishing require you to bring your own gear) For all other fishing methods, you will be provided with top-notch Penn Rods and Reels. Some of your targets may include Cobia, Blacktip Shark, Grouper, Snapper, Flounder, Snook, Sheepshead and Redfish. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to catch Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel and Tarpon!
Your fishing license is covered by the boat and fish cleaning services are included as well. Just arrive on time, bring snacks and drinks, and don’t forget the sunscreen. Captain Salty will take care of the rest so that Fishing with Salty is easy, fun and relaxing!
Select the dates of your trip and start planning your adventure today!
Check out Anna Maria Oyster Bar on historic Bridge Pier
A fun atmosphere at all of their locations… you can always tell if a restaurant staff enjoys where they work. If they’re having fun, it’s gonna be fun for the guests as well.
And as Jimmy Buffett says (and painted on walls at two of our locations), “Be Yourself, Be Pleasant, Play Hard and Have No Regrets.”
The City Pier is located on the north end of Anna Maria Island. This 776-foot pier over 100 years old, was built in 1911 to load and unload passengers on steamboats from Tampa to enjoy the beaches of the island.
Historic Anna Maria City Pier
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The City Pier is located on the north end of Anna Maria Island. This 776-foot pier over 100 years old, was built in 1911 to load and unload passengers on steamboats from Tampa to enjoy the beaches of the island.
Cafe and bakery offering you a great breakfast and lunch menu. A unique collection of local art and antiquities.
Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe and Island Coastal Store
Located in the Historic City of Anna Maria, a quaint "Old Florida" area on the north end of Anna Maria Island. A unique collection of local art and antiquities.
Cafe and bakery offering you a great breakfast and lunch menu.
Cool down with an all fruit smoothie or just relax with a cold beer or a mimosa.
Their unique setting offers quiet corners or big family tables.
They aslo provide beach supplies, like suntan lotion, sunglasses, flip flops and other items to help you have fun and stay comfortable while at the beach.
