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Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216

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eugenec31

Columbus, OH, United States

171

Reviewed 2 days ago

What a View

You Park your car an walk. What a Veiw from the Beach. See the Gulf and the Bay in front of you. The sand feels great under your feet.

Date of experience: March 2018

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DaphneD639

Vancouver Island, Canada

28785

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Stunning

This is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches I’ve been to. I have been to many beaches worldwide and this beach is my new favourite.. Too bad I live so far away...very clean. It wasn’t crowded the day I was there. Perfect to...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Jennifer_MP3891DL

Parker, Colorado

275

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Perfectly soft sand

The sand here is amazing, so soft. Parking can be tricky. Watch the signs and follow the directions so you don’t get a ticket. Sunsets here are also amazing as you have an extra wide view.

Date of experience: January 2019

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A7029YGjuliem

Poole, United Kingdom

144

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Stunning beach

Crisp white sand which Is like snow, amazing scenery, regular dolphin sightings, lovely long walks. Totally stunning beach, a must see

Date of experience: January 2019

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nedski67

Beverley, United Kingdom

317

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautiful Beach

An unspoilt beach on the northern tip of Anna Maria Island. We locked up our bicycles and wandered along just chilling out for about an hour. Beautiful!

Date of experience: January 2019

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916KenB

Spearfish, South Dakota

375112

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful beach that is not crowded

Visited here during Christmas while renting a house in the area. Beach is absolutely a Normas and there is plenty of room to get away from many people that may be out there. Sand is very nice and the water is shallow and warm. Really...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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G2114WAjasonh

Lewis Center, Ohio

15090

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A beautiful beach with amazing views

If you just went for the beach, it would be enough. It is better than most other parts of Anna Maria Island. There are lots of cool sand dunes and other areas that make it unique. But then you add in views of beautiful houses...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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marcandbarbaramadia

Danbury, Connecticut

186

Reviewed December 14, 2018 via mobile

Best beach

There’s something magical about walking the access path - the trees have created an arch, it’s magical there are butterflies flitting about as you approach the wooden ramp. As up take a few steps up the most beautiful site appears. We found amazing shells after...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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tbwagner

new jersey

5026

Reviewed December 11, 2018

A spot in Paradise

Bean Point is one of the loveliest spots on the Florida coast, quiet beach with trees and rocks, you think your in the Bahamas, it just has a lovely glow and a great quiet beach to relax. During the week it is almost empty, just...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Holidaymaker050

UK

89172

Reviewed November 28, 2018

A great walk on the beach around Bean Point

Start your walk at one of the streets Gulf or Bayside. Remember the breakfast options - dare I suggest Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store at end of the walk and Rod and Reel, Two Scoops, The General Store and Deli, or depending...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Jennifer K

Is the sand bar still there at low tide?

July 19, 2018|

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It was not completely uncovered as we have seen in past years.

Cmaliacook

Are dogs allowed on Bean Point?

June 13, 2018|

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I believe AMI has a "no dog" policy on all of their beaches.

nicnamered

Re: Bean Beach Where did you end up parking? I see there are many access points but seems that the streets are residential homes. We head down there next week. Gail

April 17, 2018|

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We parked on a residential street. The house we parked in front of, coincidently, a couple were sitting outside the home. We asked if it was okay to park there and they indicated it was. There were plenty of trades vehicles... More

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Ashley S

Newburgh, Indiana

Trip Report 06/11/2016 - 06/18-2016 (9 Replies)

I think I've found a new favorite vacation place! We all absolutely loved it here! We stayed in Bradenton Beach and it was lovely! Every day except for Thursday (waves were rough) we went to the beach. We made it to Bean Point to watch the sunset and got some wonderful pictures. My 20 year old daughter and her boyfriend would take off in the afternoon to "explore the island" and immediately headed to Bridge Street lol. We ate at a few different places and I loved The Bridge Tender Inn! Best...More

June 22, 2016|

Response fromdoughnut_60|

I like Santa Rosa Beach too, but I would also choose AMI over it. Glad you had a fun vacation. AMI is special!

Wubster4219

New England

Trip Report 5/1 - 5/6 - Travel w/ Toddler (5 Replies)

I've mainly lurked on this forum but thought I would post our trip report for anyone in the midst of planning that might be interested. My DH & I were traveling with our 12 month old DD. I am happy to report that our suspicions were correct. AMI was a GREAT place to vacation with a little one. We decided early on that we didn't want the hassle of a rental car. DH has been traveling on business alot & we spend Mon - Fri sitting in traffic. We needed a break from driving, driving,...More

May 07, 2010|

Response fromBeachBumsAMI|

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure meeting you (it is always nice to put a face with the type :) ). I am glad to hear you enjoyed Anna Maria and hope that you will visit again soon! Regards, BeachBumsAMI

Sally C

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Bradenton Beach or further North?? (27 Replies)

I'm looking to rent a cottage for 5 days early November 2017. We are a family of 6 with 4 kids aged 6 to 14. Have found a GORGEOUS cottage close to Bradenton beach but I'm a bit worried that area is a bit too 'lively' for us. Found another lovely place on 62nd a bit more expensive and not quite as nice and then a third place very close to Bean Point, much dearer and not as nice as the other 2. Bean Point looks so lovely though. Any advice on which property???

May 07, 2016|

Response frommadref|

We prefer the north end. You should know that the beach at Bean Point has no facilities but if the house is very close you might be able to walk home for bathroom, snacks, etc. If you share addresses someone might be able to help you a little better. We stayed in all three towns this winter and love the quieter north end. BB has lots of restaurants, etc. Someone else here mentioned they find it tacky. We did, also, but I am sure there are people who would disagree.

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