Play, Explore, and Experience the Island Together
Create lasting memories together during an Anna Maria Island family vacation filled with outdoor adventures, interactive attractions, and unforgettable experiences. Play miniature golf, explore the island by bike or Segway, meet marine animals, or discover the area’s art, history, and wildlife.
Families can also venture just off the island for horseback riding on the beach, treetop obstacle courses, and tropical garden encounters. Whether your family loves nature, culture, or active fun, there is something nearby to delight every age.
Fish Hole Miniature Golf
Challenge the family to a friendly round at Fish Hole Miniature Golf in Bradenton Beach. This colorful course features native Florida landscaping, refreshing misters, and a 30,000-gallon pond filled with koi. Party packages, coupons, and seasonal promotions make it an easy and entertaining addition to any family day on Anna Maria Island.
Beach Horseback Riding
If you are looking for a once in a lifetime memory, this is where to have an extraordinary experience. The perfect place to check beach horseback riding off your bucket list. The one place where you can find multiple fun water activities and the sweetest rescue horses with plenty of personalities. We are the only company in Florida that allows you to trot/canter and swim with your horse (expert only)! You will not regret booking with us.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Discover the wonders beneath the water at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Families can explore interactive exhibits, touch pools, and working laboratories while learning about important marine research. See sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and many other species during an educational experience that makes ocean science engaging, accessible, and exciting for visitors of all ages.
The Ringling
Add art, history, and imagination to your family getaway with a visit to The Ringling in Sarasota. Set across 66 scenic bayfront acres, this cultural destination includes an art museum, circus museum, historic mansion, theater, gardens, and conservation center. Its diverse attractions offer an inspiring and entertaining day out for children, parents, and grandparents alike.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Walk through winding tropical trails and meet more than 200 native and exotic animals at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Discover parrots, reptiles, primates, birds of prey, and rescued wildlife throughout the lush ten-acre attraction. The free-roaming flamingos are a family favorite, often approaching visitors and creating memorable opportunities for up-close encounters and colorful vacation photos.
TreeUmph! Adventure Course
Climb, swing, balance, and zip through the treetops at TreeUmph! Adventure Course. Spanning more than ten football fields of wooded terrain, the park features aerial games and gravity-defying obstacles designed for different skill levels. Families can challenge themselves, enjoy time in nature, and build confidence together during this thrilling off-island adventure.
Bike Rentals
Enjoy the freedom to explore the island at your own pace with convenient bike rentals located at Silver Surf Resort near the grill area. Rent by the hour or for the entire day, then cruise to nearby beaches, shops, restaurants, and scenic neighborhoods. It is an easy, active way for families to experience island life together.