Six Winter Activities for a Long Weekend AMI Getaway
Dig out of the snow and join us in the sand this winter with plenty to keep you busy during your AMI stay.
Beachin’
Hit the beaches for relaxation at a secluded spot. Bean Point is spectacular, where the Gulf meets the Bay. Manatee Beaches offers a family favorite with a playground, showers, and plenty of activity. Rent beach chairs, cabanas, lounge chairs, and other beach gear from CabanUp.
Paddle Around
Take a kayak tour or rent a kayak to explore. Beach Bums AMI gives instruction, and rentals include everything you need for fun in the water, including a file jacket. They offer free delivery to Anna Maria vacation rentals.
Wheelin’ It
Beach Bums AMI also rents bikes for getting around the island on two wheels. Rentals include cruisers, tandem bicycles, trickles, baby seats and bicycle trailers.
Fishing
Winter conditions attract snapper, amberjack, and hogfish offshore. Book a trip with AMI Charters Saltwater Adventures. Or grab a rod and reel and hit local fishing spots like the Bradenton Beach City Pier on Sarasota Bay or Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. Snag a spotted sea trout, flounder, black drum, or sheepshead. Tip: A Florida fishing license is required.
Take the Plunge
Splash into the water to start the new year. It’s a tradition in many beach communities. Of course, it’s not exactly a Polar Bear Plunge as water temperatures are about 75 degrees around Anna Maria Island in winter. It’s chilly, for sure. But a New Year’s Day plunge is a quick in-and-out.
Nature Trails
Leffis Key Preserve, across from the Coquina Beach entrance in Bradenton Beach, offers hiking and wildlife viewing. Though small, it includes 1,500 feet of boardwalks through a mangrove forest. Robinson Preserve, about 15 minutes from AMI, has 682 acres of coastal wetland, tidal marsh, and mangroves, with nature trails, bike trails, fishing, kayaking, and a 40-foot observation tower.
Ready for a warm and wonderful getaway? Beach Retreats offers pristine properties to provide your home-away-from-home during your AMI vacation.
