Anna Maria Island - A can't miss Florida beach paradise

Trip to beautiful and surprising Anna Maria Island with my family. Get a sense of what it is like to vacation in this paradise on the Gulf of Mexico. Includes epic drone shots of the Island and visits to multiple spots. See nature (including manatees), boating, restaurants, sunsets and fun. Visit Bean Point, Longboat Pass and many other picturesque spots. Visit waterfront restaurants like Sandbar, Beach House, Wicked Cantina and Tide Tables. See the three Island cities of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. We stayed at the Waterline Resort and MarinaI. I promise it will be worth your while.

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  • @shellbell2117
    @shellbell2117 Жыл бұрын

    Best Place in The WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD SO BEAUTIFUL SO PERFECT GREAT PEOPLE GREAT LOVELY PLACE ❤️✨

  • @irishsailor9327
    @irishsailor9327Ай бұрын

    Thank you. I enjoyed your video.

  • @garrydye2394
    @garrydye23943 жыл бұрын

    I am from here and I appreciate everyone that comes and enjoys the area and beaches. Thank you for coming...we hope you get a chance to come back soon.

  • @janennepowlison7260

    @janennepowlison7260

    2 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of beach at the 9:08 mark?

  • @kevingreen800
    @kevingreen8002 жыл бұрын

    I got Married there and visit every year.. heading back tomorrow

  • @michellestone1261
    @michellestone12617 ай бұрын

    The Sandbar restaurant ritebon the beach. Great food. My brother took me years ago, lovely visit n swim.😊❤❤

  • @HunterHerbst
    @HunterHerbst3 жыл бұрын

    Literally the only beach I go to. Parents took us to AMI for as long as I've been alive. And even now I always love going back, even for day trips to the beach

  • @zolinx6952

    @zolinx6952

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @therrienmichael08
    @therrienmichael083 жыл бұрын

    We were there 4 days ago. I would definitely go back.

  • @1stGeorgiaGirl
    @1stGeorgiaGirl3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful and clean beaches in the world. I don't live in that area anymore and I sure do miss it.

  • @barrycudauk232
    @barrycudauk232 Жыл бұрын

    Been to Anna Maria Island and Bradenton many times over the last twenty years.Video gives a great description of the area.Coquina Beach by Longboat pass is our favourite place to chill.Lots of dolphins and manatees can be seen cruising the pass.Not to be missed.

  • @hannahcurlee9497
    @hannahcurlee9497 Жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome video. Thanks!

  • @TheDradge
    @TheDradge2 жыл бұрын

    I live near Tide Tables. Great job showcasing the area.

  • @noumoua9618
    @noumoua96183 жыл бұрын

    Me and my family just visited Bradenton Beach last week for the first time ever! And we just loved it!! Its so beautiful. The most beautiful and amazing place I've ever seen. Will be going back again.

  • @philiprea8340
    @philiprea83402 жыл бұрын

    Nice job enjoyed your video

  • @pamelabeacham-karch8673
    @pamelabeacham-karch86732 жыл бұрын

    Incredible views posted by this great narrator.

  • @mixxndj
    @mixxndj3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, beautiful family! God Bless!

  • @cutum
    @cutum4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I concur, it is absolutely beautiful in AMI!

  • @shelley9263
    @shelley92633 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @RanOutaNames
    @RanOutaNames3 жыл бұрын

    great video, thanks, lovely family.

  • @pamelabeacham-karch8673
    @pamelabeacham-karch86732 жыл бұрын

    Love to go

  • @sunshinehappylady8314
    @sunshinehappylady83143 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video!!! Really enjoyed it!!! Thanks!!!

  • @rhondaparivechio3537
    @rhondaparivechio35373 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video! Definately has me wanting to visit there! Great job!

  • @christinechidoub791
    @christinechidoub7913 жыл бұрын

    great pics and wish I was there now!

  • @jazminegonzalez8973
    @jazminegonzalez89733 жыл бұрын

    My family and I just booked 3 days on AMI for Spring Break. I can’t wait! I have been to Siesta Key, but am looking forward to exploring AMI. Great footage! Thanks.

  • @johnwayne6501
    @johnwayne65013 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for making this video. I am in AWED viewing such paradise that when we move to FL this summer (Oregon) I just may have to follow you in your footsteps. The food places were just as exciting as the beaches.

  • @katrinreal
    @katrinreal3 жыл бұрын

    I live in Sarasota...close by. You captured this nicely!

  • @skionen1781
    @skionen17814 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Video, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, much appreciated!

  • @espositonn
    @espositonn3 жыл бұрын

    Our favorite annual family trip is definitely Anna Maria!! One of a kind! Next time go to Ginny and Jane's for breakfast!

  • @samcerminaro483
    @samcerminaro4833 жыл бұрын

    great video!! had to subscribe!! keep making them!....fell in Love with the island 12 yeas ago, could not afford the island so we bought a place in Paradise bay estates on Sarasota bay just over the bridge on the main land. It truely is Paradise so close to the island! So so Blessed.

  • @MrPorsche85
    @MrPorsche853 жыл бұрын

    Been going there since the 80's when our kids were little. Now the "kids" take their own kids there. A bit more busier now than what it used to be , but still beautiful.

  • @jasonchin7163
    @jasonchin71634 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thank you for sharing. Looking forward to checking out all the spots you recommended!

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jason Chin Thanks Jason. I am sure you will enjoy it. Such a picturesque place!

  • @thomasmaggio9599
    @thomasmaggio95994 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, thanks for posting this. Can't wait to visit AMI!

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, AMI is a great spot! Enjoy

  • @leonelfuentes1308
    @leonelfuentes13083 жыл бұрын

    Nice video I love anna Maria island

  • @kathiefilkins445
    @kathiefilkins4452 жыл бұрын

    Lovin' this video. I was born in Bradenton a looong time ago. Sure has changed.

  • @gladysmorales3657
    @gladysmorales36573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all recommendations 🙏🏻✨

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @tomnguyen1045
    @tomnguyen10453 жыл бұрын

    this is better than most travel video done by professional companies, good job bob

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom, I appreciate the kind words!

  • @RogueCitizenNews
    @RogueCitizenNews4 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Thanks for sharing. Looks like a nice place. Found it on the FB group. 👍🏻

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rogue Citizen Thanks, it is a great spot to visit!

  • @pamnichols7877
    @pamnichols78773 жыл бұрын

    We love AMI! Going in 4 weeks for our 30th Wedding Anniversary! Loved your video! Certainly going to make it to Bean Point this year!

  • @dancorso9610
    @dancorso96104 жыл бұрын

    Great shots!! I get to LBK often...love Old Florida!!

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dan Corso Thanks, we only saw a little of LBK but I am sure it is awesome

  • @tonyaall73

    @tonyaall73

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope your safe during Covid19.

  • @daughteroftheking2200
    @daughteroftheking22003 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video sir! Maybe some day. ...

  • @sadiehearn4250
    @sadiehearn42503 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Our sons and their families joined us for a Christmas on AMI. We rented a house and it was wonderful…everyone had a great time! Would love to return some day! 🇨🇦

  • @staylor619
    @staylor6193 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @jeffvoelker8221
    @jeffvoelker82213 жыл бұрын

    We are bringing our boat ("Our Escape") down from Cincinnati for a week. Renting a house on Harden. Your video is awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing. One of the best videos I've watched yet!!!

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeff, if you haven’t been you will love it! Finishing up my next video of Naples now and hearing great feedback like this makes me hold myself to a higher standard. You put a smile on my face!

  • @maryashworth8578
    @maryashworth85784 жыл бұрын

    We just stayed at an amazing home in Flamingo Cay. It is three miles from this island, but on the canal. 10211 Kingfisher Rd. We totally love the island, but a nice quiet neighborhood at the end of the day is nice too! Enjoyed this video . Check out the Sea Hag on Cortez next time. Pretty amazing collection of items for sale.

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to check out the Sea Hag. Thanks

  • @elisabethashby5996
    @elisabethashby59963 жыл бұрын

    My Dad hated to stay at home on weekends. So we alternated between the "Shack" on the Homosassa river and an old house on Anna Maria island. I loved Anna Maria. The only restaurant was Pete's. That was okay, my Dad cooked great steaks for dinner and grits his way for breakfast. I was always allowed to invite atleast one friend.

  • @ron.d7454
    @ron.d74543 жыл бұрын

    I have a house on Holmes beach. Just an amazing spot.

  • @pamnichols7877

    @pamnichols7877

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you rent it we would be interested in the future. We love this area! We drive each year from South Carolina for vacation! We still love our low country and beaches but AMI and the Gulf is special!

  • @oceanopescayaventuras8205
    @oceanopescayaventuras82053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @paulsitton9671
    @paulsitton96712 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You did a really good job! Thanks for showing so many different beaches and restaurants. What month did you visit?

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    2 жыл бұрын

    June

  • @Bestcabinetmaker
    @Bestcabinetmaker3 жыл бұрын

    Spent a week on AMI three years ago at Christmas. Now looking to retire to the area.

  • @TheDutchman58
    @TheDutchman583 жыл бұрын

    Don't miss the village of Cortez...great seafood places. And you can fish off many beaches and piers and catch your own dinner...trout, sheephead and redfish are delicious, as are the pompano and flatfish.

  • @oceanopescayaventuras8205
    @oceanopescayaventuras82053 жыл бұрын

    Subbed

  • @littleal4139
    @littleal41393 жыл бұрын

    we love this place, only one thing wrong with this video, it went too fast.

  • @crispedtoast

    @crispedtoast

    3 жыл бұрын

    who gives a fucking shit

  • @valeenoi2284
    @valeenoi22843 жыл бұрын

    Did you guys go there in the middle of pandemics? 😁 From the looks of it, it was a year prior. I live in central FL but never visited it. I'm so going there in July after a few family trips outside of FL.

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was July of last year, so yes. We spent all of our time outside including eating out so it was not a big deal. It is a laid back, beautiful spot I am sure you will enjoy. Have fun!

  • @valeenoi2284

    @valeenoi2284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobshotstravel This is from July 2020 and no one is wearing a mask!!! 🤣 Welcome to Florida I guess.

  • @yomango35
    @yomango353 жыл бұрын

    Nice video.... Is Anna maria island the best place you can get in Florida in term of clear water ? or did you find anything better so far ???

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is definitely near the top. The panhandle has some nice beaches with very clear water as well.

  • @dennishuffman785
    @dennishuffman7853 жыл бұрын

    With a little over 8 thousand people there what are the job prospects like there, I'd like to take a trip there but I'm out of money and might like to stay for a bit but I'd need a place to stay.

  • @1stGeorgiaGirl

    @1stGeorgiaGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rents are high so you might find a job but still may not be able to afford to actually live on the island. Just across the bridge in Bradenton, you'll find reasonable rent.

  • @chrish9502
    @chrish95024 жыл бұрын

    Would you say cocina beach had the clearest water?

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris H That’s probably a fair call, but all of the beaches on the Island have super clear water. Coquina Beach has the best parking and a wide, soft sand beach.

  • @chrish9502

    @chrish9502

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @kerishiagivens3225
    @kerishiagivens32253 жыл бұрын

    Hello, new to the channel, I'm planning to take my hubby there for our 2year wedding anniversary.( it's waaaay overdue), so ANYBODY, PLEASE give me some ideas for things to do while we're there for our 3day vacay!

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would go to Bean Pt one day, dinner at Beach House, be sure to catch the sunset from the beach. Minnies for breakfast or a snack - the danish could feed a family. Visit at least one pier. I hear the Waterfront is a good spot for a nice meal.

  • @janennepowlison7260
    @janennepowlison72602 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of beach at the 9:08 mark?

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure that is Manatee Beach, near Skinny’s & the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe.

  • @marthabarrera9161
    @marthabarrera91613 жыл бұрын

    How's parking at manatee beach?

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Decent amount of parking but can fill up

  • @oceangirl2661
    @oceangirl2661 Жыл бұрын

    I moved to this area 10 years ago and no commercial franchises were allowed. The Marriott Waterline has destroyed the old Florida ambiance. I don't know how or why that was allowed but it really is an eyesore. Now developers are buying up the smaller rental management companies and increasing visitor rentals by 300%.

  • @travelguy1564
    @travelguy15643 жыл бұрын

    You'd be surprised where all that "great seafood" comes from at most seaside restaurants! Much of it is no where near local caught!

  • @gfdia35

    @gfdia35

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it should be a crime

  • @LarryGardnerwyoming
    @LarryGardnerwyoming2 жыл бұрын

    I live here in paradise and own a rental here also. I'm a Realtor so if you want to own or rent on the island look me up. I'd love to help you.

  • @a.p.001
    @a.p.0012 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bob hija asiática como que te cayo el sancho padrino

  • @InternationalFoodieGuide
    @InternationalFoodieGuide3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Bob very nice travel vlog, the voice over is very good, all the shots are cinematic especially the drone footage, really enjoyed watching the video it has got a lot of variety, well done, hope you will connect with my channel and we stay connected thanks 🙂

  • @bobshotstravel

    @bobshotstravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback! I will check out your channel

  • @InternationalFoodieGuide

    @InternationalFoodieGuide

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobshotstravel thanks I hope you will connect with the channel thanks

  • @InternationalFoodieGuide

    @InternationalFoodieGuide

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobshotstravel thanks I hope you will enjoy the channel and connect thanks

  • @danielfritz2313
    @danielfritz23132 жыл бұрын

    Stay home we don’t need anymore tourist congesting our roads

  • @pauldefazio3480
    @pauldefazio34803 жыл бұрын

    You make a nice video but I grew up here I'm sick of golf carts and cigarette butts I wish all you people would just go away and if you don't know how to drive stay home

  • @brettfortenberry3415
    @brettfortenberry34153 жыл бұрын

    GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT ABOUT THIS PLACE?

  • @brettfortenberry3415
    @brettfortenberry34153 жыл бұрын

    STOP STOP STOP