When you first step out of your Anna Maria Island vacation rental and onto the beach, you probably can’t imagine anything other than getting some of that well-deserved rest and relaxation you’ve been waiting for. Catching rays, reading under the palms, cooling off in the warm Gulf waters – that’s what you came to Anna Maria Island to do.
But, by day three you may be keen to shake things up a little – even relaxing on the beach can become repetitive.
Grab a kayak and paddle the open water or, if the ocean is rough, the bays and inlets around the island. Or, rent a bike and explore Anna Maria’s cycling path, which runs on the beach, trails, and roads around the entire island.
Fortunately for vacationers from other states and countries, Anna Maria has a variety of beach rentals throughout the island. Stop off at one of these Anna Maria Island rental companies to pick up a pair of kayaks, sports equipment, or an umbrella for some shade before hitting the beach.
Beach Bums Rentals & Gift Shop
Beach Bums offers one of the most complete rental shops on the island.
Part rental service, part surf shop, Beach Bums offers everything you need to have outdoor fun on Anna Maria Island. Beach Bums has a fleet of rental bikes – beach cruisers, geared bikes, and even tricycles – as well as kayaks, paddleboards, and electric golf carts.
They also rent beach supplies, stocking everything you need for a day on the beach, but didn’t necessarily want to bring from home. Carry your cooler, umbrella, and Neso tent ¬– perfect for baby and toddler sun protection – in one of their beach carts. There you have it, the perfect beach kit.
They even have a team that leads kayak eco-tours through the mangrove ecosystem, teaching paddling techniques and educating visitors about the local habitats.
Beach Bums can be found at 427 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, on the north end of the island.
Plan Your Visit
Now that you know where to find any last-minute items you may need for your beach trip, it’s time to book your Anna Maria Island vacation. Contact us today for more information.
Fun and More Rentals
Fun and More Rentals’ name says it all.
This rental shop has everything you need to have a fun, safe day on the beach. From chairs to umbrellas to boogie boards, and baby supplies this is a must-do pit stop for families heading to Anna Maria Island beaches.
Apart from beach rentals, the Fun and More Rentals offers bikes, paddle crafts, and even golf carts. Get all of your baby and child gear, including beach toys, lifejackets, beds, tables, car seats, monitors, and booster seats taken care of here.
Located at 5347 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, the rental shop offers delivery throughout AMI.
Island Scooter Rentals
Also on the north end of the island is Island Scooter Rentals, a shop that has great service and fair prices on motorized scooter rentals.
They also offer bike rentals, fishing gear, surfboards, and other outdoor equipment. Island Scooter Rentals is located just down the road from Beach Bums at 314 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
Kayak Jack’s Paddlesports
Kayak Jack’s rents all things that float.
Here, you can not only rent kayaks and paddleboards – they offer 24-hour and weekly rentals – but you can also take lessons. Learn to paddle the bays and inlets of Anna Maria Island. Or, once you’re comfortable on the water, take an eco-tour to learn about the Gulf Coast’s ecosystems.
Kayak Jack’s is at 5501 Marina Dr. in Holmes Beach, on the bayside of the island.
AMI Beach Fun Rentals & Adventure Center
Dubbed an “adventure center,” this rental shop really lives up to its name.
They rent the usual: bikes, scooters, beach equipment, and baby equipment. But they also provide a number of motorboat rentals and adventure tours.
Rent a Jet Ski or boat, or hire a sailing charter to take you out to sea. Or, if you’d like to explore Anna Maria on land, take a Segway tour of the island.
To learn about all of the beach rentals and tours they offer, visit their Holmes Beach location at 3228 E. Bay Dr.
At Mike Norman Realty, we are here to help you find the perfect pet-friendly rental on Anna Maria Island and the Bradenton/Sarasota region.
Let us know the top outdoor activities you plan on doing here, from kayaking to fishing, boating, beachgoing, and more, and we’ll find the perfect rental providers and vacation rentals for you.