Ideas for Daytrips around Manatee County

Anna Maria Island Park is a charming waterfront park on the northern side of Anna Maria Island, with outstanding views of Egmont Key, and the towering Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The park is situated between two of the oldest and most active fishing piers in Florida, "The City Pier" and the "Rod and Reel Pier". These visual elements, combined with the tall shade trees, and the waterfront picnicking, are what give Anna Maria Island Bayfront Park its special feel. This is a delightful family spot, peaceful and unique with scenic qualities.

	A typical afternoon at the Anna Maria Island Bayfront Park, with a mixture of sunbathing, beach walkers, swimmers, and water craft. Out in the distance to the west is the famous Rod and Reel Pier.
	A few waverunner pilots take a break with a dip in the water. Note that on this side of the island the water gets deeper more quickly than on the east side of the island.
	A kayaker is preparing his colorful craft along the beach.
	This is a family park, with a lot of towering shade trees throughout the park.
	A direct view of the "City Pier", with boats docked on both the pier and the beach.
	This is a very popular boating area, and many of the boats go out to Egmont Key for the day.
	This is a view from the picnicking area on the west side of the park, looking outward onto the water, and the "City Pier".
	People enjoy visiting the Piers. They are excellent for sightseeing, fishing, and just taking in the beauty of the water.
	Memories are made as a family enjoys picnicking in the shade of Anna Maria Island Bayfront Park.
	Let the kids play in the water, or at the playground, just off the shore.