Guidebook for your stay with us in paradise
Food scene
Top food picks
Est 1952, Old Florida Classic, globaly known for their burgers,
"Great Burgers Frosted Mugs".
This is an Island must, original family owned and operated., they use fresh beef daily, many options including Veggie Boca Burgers, Onion Rings, fries, and fresh battered chicken pieces . Hot dogs and more, menus soon. They ask to please be patient as they are small and cook everything to order. Wait time is calculated by beers.
40 mins = 2-1/2 beers 😄😉🍔🌴
A true Cheeseburger in Paradise..
41 locals recommend
Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf DrEst 1952, Old Florida Classic, globaly known for their burgers,
"Great Burgers Frosted Mugs".
This is an Island must, original family owned and operated., they use fresh beef daily, many options including Veggie Boca Burgers, Onion Rings, fries, and fresh battered chicken pieces . Hot dogs and more, menus soon. They ask to please be patient as they are small and cook everything to order. Wait time is calculated by beers.
40 mins = 2-1/2 beers 😄😉🍔🌴
A true Cheeseburger in Paradise..
Another old Florida gem like Skinny's, these places are where the locals and myself go when out of season.
Love this place and its owner, Karen.
Cash only, order at the bar, but well worth the wait...
102 locals recommend
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WAnother old Florida gem like Skinny's, these places are where the locals and myself go when out of season.
Love this place and its owner, Karen.
Cash only, order at the bar, but well worth the wait...
Amazing food and family, live music outside in the courtyard, make sure and try the fresh Grouper Alfredo, if you're an Alfredo fan like me 😉 All the food is fresh and you'll know whybi recommend this place as soon as you walk up.
Opens later in the afternoon, so be sure to call ahead, and take an Uber or Lyft for hassle-free parking.
59 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StAmazing food and family, live music outside in the courtyard, make sure and try the fresh Grouper Alfredo, if you're an Alfredo fan like me 😉 All the food is fresh and you'll know whybi recommend this place as soon as you walk up.
Opens later in the afternoon, so be sure to call ahead, and take an Uber or Lyft for hassle-free parking.
If you like fresh bagels and bagel sandwiches, this is the place. Juices, coffee, a no frills place, but it's fresh and consistent, that's what we like. ☕️🍞🥯
Paradise Bagels
3210 E Bay DrIf you like fresh bagels and bagel sandwiches, this is the place. Juices, coffee, a no frills place, but it's fresh and consistent, that's what we like. ☕️🍞🥯
places to go
This little quaint park, is luterlly just steps away from your location, just walk out the front door and go left, mayhe 50 steps aroud the conrer; walk to the bay by the bridge early in the morning, or, catch sunset and the Manatees playing innthe evening, it is the only place in the area like this. Walk right up and see the Manatees in their natural habitat. The beautiful sunset from the bridge is amazing, enjoy 🌴🏖🤗
10 locals recommend
Portosueno Park
1206 Alcazar DrThis little quaint park, is luterlly just steps away from your location, just walk out the front door and go left, mayhe 50 steps aroud the conrer; walk to the bay by the bridge early in the morning, or, catch sunset and the Manatees playing innthe evening, it is the only place in the area like this. Walk right up and see the Manatees in their natural habitat. The beautiful sunset from the bridge is amazing, enjoy 🌴🏖🤗
Local stop, top of the line swimwear, flip flops , sunglasses and more.
Grab a burger and frosted mug across the street at Skinny's Place while you're there.. 🌴😎 🏄♂️ 🍔
West Coast Surf Shop
3902 Gulf DrLocal stop, top of the line swimwear, flip flops , sunglasses and more.
Grab a burger and frosted mug across the street at Skinny's Place while you're there.. 🌴😎 🏄♂️ 🍔
This is about 1 mile from your location, their is horseback riding, boat launch, restrooms, and beach to enjoy. This is the spot to go if you want to avoid traffic on and off the island.
18 locals recommend
Palma Sola Causeway Park
9917 Manatee Ave WThis is about 1 mile from your location, their is horseback riding, boat launch, restrooms, and beach to enjoy. This is the spot to go if you want to avoid traffic on and off the island.
literally 1 mile or less away from your location, on the Palma Sola Causeway. Book ahead. very popular, 🐎 🐴
13 locals recommend
Florida Beach Horses
8400 Manatee Ave Wliterally 1 mile or less away from your location, on the Palma Sola Causeway. Book ahead. very popular, 🐎 🐴
Dessert Ice Cream
Made in house Gelato (Ice Cream) Sorbet (dairy free) soft serve. They have truffles from a famous chocolatier , locally made Macaroons, cakes and pies by the slice or whole for purchase. Coffee, pastries and more, def check this Creamery bakery out. Look for discount cards in the kitchen ;)
Anna Maria Island Creamery and Bakery
9801 Gulf DrMade in house Gelato (Ice Cream) Sorbet (dairy free) soft serve. They have truffles from a famous chocolatier , locally made Macaroons, cakes and pies by the slice or whole for purchase. Coffee, pastries and more, def check this Creamery bakery out. Look for discount cards in the kitchen ;)
City advice
Getting around
Uber and Lyft are best, once on Island (3 miles) trolley
Once on island take the trolley or Monkey bus, the Monkey bus is tips only, but be aware its the local free transportation, no thrills ;)