Tony and I along with Calliope spent about an hour on the pier sightseeing, taking photos and…read morebirdwatching while waiting on our Dolphin Cruise Ship Great Day Lovely weather Definitely recommend to all in the area

hidden gem. don't tell anyone…read more great for sunrise faces East free fishing trailer park on da water

Nice park on the water with some shade tries, floating docks, and boat launches for power boats and…read morepaddle craft. Views of Fort Hamer Park. We enjoyed our visit. Worth a stop if you're in the area. The train museum isn't far up the road.. Choo choo. Saw some people kayaking. Some some people resting in the shade with pooches. Nice spot.

A terrific place to have lunch under the Oak trees. Right by the river and a boat launch. Clean…read morerestrooms and neat grounds. A terrific picnic spot for sure.

Predatory Parking Enforcement will ruin your day with $75 violations for subjective failure to…read moreachieve surgical grade precise compliance. No room for error with the both posted and unposted rules. Know before you go.

Anna Maria Island is just gorgeous, regardless of the section of beach you end up on. Even with all…read morethe rental properties and tourists, it was surprisingly clean on the sand and in the ocean. The waves were minimal, and there were so many fish swimming around us the whole time! I counted three different schooling fish species and a few crabs, which were unusually easy to spot because of how crystal clear the water is. I do want to note that we couldn't fins any public trash cans, showers, and bathrooms. It ended up wasting our water bottle reserves and probably led to spending more money at businesses that had these amenities than we would've otherwise. Options for surrounding businesses are limited and pricey. For instance, the only pizza place within walking distance is great if you can afford $20+ average-sized pies. There's also only one beachside bar along this stretch of beach access that has a long wait time and doesn't list cocktail prices on their menu. Parking is slim, but a lot of it is free if you park on gravel roadsides. Since it has always been extremely windy when I've visited, I definitely suggest firmly anchoring any tents or umbrellas. Also bring materials to hold down blankets and towels. They don't allow alcohol on these beaches, so also keep that in mind when packing your coolers. All in all, this beach is a must-see!

This tiny little park is a nice spot to watch the boats go by or do some fishing. There are a few…read morebenches to sit upon and gaze on a pleasant intracoastal view. There were several families fishing that day and enjoying the sun.

This park was redone in 2015. It is very nice. It's a quite and safe place to sit and watch the…read moreboats go by, watch the sunset, or fish. Pros: Safe, clean, quiet, boat docking, fishing, grass, sunsets, multiple benches, porta potty, bicycle and wheel chair friendly. Cons: The park is off limits to dogs, has no bathroom facility (although there is a Porta Potty), is over-fished, has no boat ramp and has no overnight parking from 12:01am to 6:00am.

My family had a great experience renting from H2O watersportz. The website says 9:15-1:15 or…read more1:15-5:15 but there is more flexibility off season, so call and ask. If youre coming from Anna Maria, it's the first left over the bridge, so be ready to turn. We rented a fishing pole and bought some shrimp from Annie's bait shop next door (didn't catch anything though). If you fish, I think you need a Florida fishing license, which non residents can get for $17 online and it's good for 3 days. Dale programmed dolphin and fishing and sandbar spots into the GPS. It was easy to find them and stop. The only reason I gave 4 stars is price. Currently, other companies say they will deliver for a full day rental for the same cost as 4 hours at H20.

Great service from the team at H20. We were referred to this business by our air bnb host and are…read morevery happy that he did! The team was prompt in getting my family and I setup for jet skis. The instructor was very detailed and do's and don'ts. We had a great service from everyone we encountered while we were checking in and checking out. I will definitely revisit this location on my next trip to Anna Maria.

This preserve has so much to see for a medium sized park. Trails and mostly boardwalks traverse…read morethrough a couple loops highlighted by a tower about four stories high that provides 360° degree views of the Anna Maria Island Bridge, the intercoastal and park itself. The trails have about 20 signs identifying plants, bushes and trees. Some of these signs have become difficult to read and need to be replaced, but most you can read enough to understand. Many plants are semi-uncommon for Florida, which makes this park more interesting. Animals seen today included osprey & spiders. It can be a little "buggy" so recommend insect repellant. Have sunscreen since the trails are 90% unshaded. Another highlight of the park is the archeological dig done in the 1930's of several Indian burial grounds here. Larger signs near the tower explain the tribe and what was found during excavation. There is also a short audio clip you call to hear more about the park. Lot of great photographic moments! Recommended in the early morning (open 24/7). Plenty of parking, a large picnic shelter and a single port-a-potty are the amenities.

This is a small but pleasant preserve with an observation tower. The view from the top of the…read moretower is impressive. The preserve is located on Rt 64 just east of Anna Maria Island. Most of the trail is pretty wide and paved with crushed rock. In fact, it's pretty much wheelchair accessible. We heard some birds but didn't see any wildlife. It's a nice place to take a stroll and there isn't much traffic noise. There is a a small parking area at the entrance that has a porta-potty. Allow about an hour to walk the trail.

Lido Key is beautiful! The water is clear. There are many sea shells to hunt for. At the southern…read morepart of the island there is an area for barbecuing. People also took their jet skis to a near by ramp and parked their actual jet skis here on the shore. I honestly love this beach & I will be coming back soon!

Stunning! Love this park - especially for looking for seashells. Very peaceful and family/adult…read moreoriented,

With so many great beaches in Sarasota, why, would you ask, you want to stop at this narrow park…read moreright over the bridge? Well, for starters, it is on a way to St. Armands - so if you want to catch a break after work before going out shopping, it's a perfect spot. It is beautifully landscaped, clean, and offers beautiful views of the bay, especially at sunset... It is also great for runners - since Causeway bridge itself is a runners paradise, it makes a great finale for your evening jog. Most of the time, you will find parking here. And benches situated right next to the water are so inviting to relax on... You get my drift... Great spot to breathe and finish a day.

I love this park so much. I have so many good memories here. It may not be the best looking park…read moreever but it's clean and right next to the water. It's a great place for fishing and there is a little bait shop too that is amazing. Plus there is always a breeze.