White sandy beaches and crystal clear waters make Anna Maria Island a perfect destination for beach lovers. Before heading to the beach, make sure you have everything you need for a seamless experience.

Beach Bag Essentials

When planning for beach time it’s important to make sure you have everything you need. Here is a list of must-have items for your beach time:

• Sunscreen · The sun is very strong in Florida…sunscreen is essential. It’s important to look for a sunscreen that is above SPF 30.
• Hat and Sunglasses · Protect your face and eyes from the sun.
• Beach Towel · An absorbent beach towel for drying off after a swim, laying out in the sun, or covering up on windy days is essential.
• Cover-Up · Provides extra sun protection for a walk along the shore and is easily thrown over your swimsuit to grab lunch or a cocktail at a nearby spot.
• Games & Book · If you get bored, a game or good book are welcomed additions.
• Phone · Capture beautiful photos of the Gulf of Mexico.
• Water Bottle · Hydration is key when you’re at the beach! A good insulated tumbler may be all the encouragement you need to stay adequately hydrated throughout your beach day.
• First Aid Kit · The kit should be comprehensive yet small enough to fit in your beach bag.

Beach Setup Companies

While all of the essential items listed above for the quintessential beach day fit easily in a beach tote, there is still the small issue of the big stuff. Carrying bulky beach gear and struggling with setups can be a mood killer.

Luckily, AMI has many beach set up companies which offer a wide selection of umbrellas, canopies, beach chairs, and other beach gear. Whether you’re looking for a single umbrella and chair, a complete setup for 8 people, or a sunset experience, they can deliver.

With beach setup services you can bid farewell to hassle and say hello to convenience and relaxation while supporting a local business. Below are 9 great choices offering a variety of experiences.

AMI Beach Fun Rentals

• Reservations · call or email
• Beach time · 10 AM to 3:30 PM · one extra hour at $50
• 2 Person Cabana Package · 7 foot cabana, 2 beach chairs, beach game, body board, aqua chair, cooler with 2 waters, and small folding table · $129/day
• 4 Person Cabana Package · 9 foot Neso canopy, 4 beach chairs. beach game, body board, aqua chair, cooler with 4 waters, and small folding table · $149/day
• Add-on · aqua chair · $5/day
• Add-on · beach towel · $8/day
• Add-on · chair · $10/day
• Add-on · corn hole · $10/day
• Add-on · game · $10/day
• Add-on · surf board · $29
• Add-on · paddle board · $39
• Add-on · SunChill float · $54/day

AMI Cabanas

• Reservations · call or email
• Beach time · 9 AM to 5 PM
• Package 1 · cabana · $75/day
• Package 2 · cabana, 2 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, and beach blanket · $90/day
• Package 3 · cabana, 4 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, and beach blanket · $120/day
• Package 4 · cabana, 4 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, table, beach blanket, small cooler with ice and 6 bottles of water, paddle ball, and corn hole · $140/day
• Package 5 · cabana · $50/day
• Package 6 · cabana and 2 low profile Tommy chairs · $75/day
• Package 7 · cabana and 4 low profile Tommy chairs · $100/day
• Package 8 Shibumi Small · Shibumi and 2 Tommy Bahama chairs · $50/day
• Package 8 Shibumi Large · Shibumi and 4 Tommy Bahama chairs · $75/day
• Package 8 Shibumi Tommy Bahama beach umbrella · $25/day
• Add-on · towel · $5/day
• Add-on · volleyball · $5/day
• Add-on · beach blanket · $10/day
• Add-on · director’s chair · $10/day
• Add-on · small beach table · $10/day
• Add-on · zero gravity chair · $20/day
• Add-on · large beach table · $15/day
• Add-on · Tommy Bahama chair · $15/day
• Add-on · speaker · $20/day
• Add-on · corn hole/bucket ball · $20/day
• Add-on · lay flat chair · $20/day
• Add-on · small cooler with ice and 6 waters · $20/day
• Add-on · Spikeball™ · $20/day
• Add-on · Connect 4 · $25/day
• Add-on · large cooler 1 bag ice 12 waters · $25/day
• Add-on · Pop N Go baby play pen · $35/day
• Add-on · paddle board · $50/day
• Reservations over $500 · receive official adoption of a manatee and stuffed manatee

Basic Beach Rentals

• Reservations · call or email
• Beach time · 9 AM to 5 PM
• Basic Beach Starter Pack · cabana, 2 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, beach towels, small cooler with ice and water · $85/day or $425/ week
• Add-on · beach table · $5/day
• Add-on · sand toys · $5/day
• Add-on · snorkel gear · $5/day
• Add-on · Bluetooth speaker · $10/day
• Add-on · Rio lounger chair · $10/day
• Add-on · Tommy Bahama beach chair · $10/day
• Add-on · zero gravity chair · $10/day
• Add-on · Icy Breeze cooler & a/c · $40/day

Beach Dogs Island Essentials

• Reservations · call
• Beach time · 6 hours · customizable
• Bare Bones for 2 · umbrella and 2 five position chairs · $150
• Bare Bones for 3 · 13 X 13 canopy and 3 chairs · $275
• Day at the Beach for 3 · 13 x 13 vented UV protected cabana, 3 chairs, 3 towels, beach blanket, beach table, cooler with ice and bottled water, paddle ball, Bluetooth speaker, trashcan with trash service · $325
• Day at the Beach for 4 · 13 x 13 vented UV protected cabana, 4 chairs, 4 towels, beach blanket, beach table, cooler with ice and bottled water, paddle ball, Bluetooth speaker, trashcan with trash service · $350
• Day at the Beach for 6 · 13 x 13 vented UV protected cabana, 6 chairs, 6 towels, beach blanket, beach table, cooler with ice and bottled water, paddle ball, Bluetooth speaker, trashcan with trash service · $400
• Day at the Beach for 8 · 13 x 13 vented UV protected cabana, 8 chairs, 8 towels, beach blanket, beach table, cooler with ice and bottled water, paddle ball, Bluetooth speaker, trashcan with trash service · $450
• Sunset Experience · 2 chairs, 2 towels, beach blanket, ice bucket, 2 plastic champagne flutes, sparkling water and trashcan and trash service · 90 minutes before the sunset for 2 hours · $200
• Bachelorette Party · inquire for details
• Custom Experience · inquire for details
• Add-on · skim board · $10/day
• Add-on · corn hole · $20/day
• Add-on · ladder golf · $20/day
• Add-on · Spikeball™ · $20/day
• Add-on · chair · $25
• Add-on · paddle board · $75/day
• Add-on · 13 X 13 canopy · $150/day

Beach Suites AMI

• Reservations · online
• Beach time · 10 AM to 4 PM · additional time is available for purchase
• Beach Suite for 2 · 2 wood and canvas adjustable beach chairs, umbrella, 1 bottle of still & 1 bottle of sparkling water, YETI cooler with bag of ice, 2 beach towels, beach blanket, 2 ground pillows, Bluetooth speaker, portable phone charger, paddleball set, SPF 50 sunscreen, hand sanitizer, small first aid kit, cup, bottle opener, and trashcan with trash service· $250/day
• Beach Suite Cabana for 2 · same as above except cabana instead of umbrella · $300/day
• Beach Suite for 4 · 4 wood and canvas adjustable beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, 2 bottles of still & 2 bottles of sparkling water, YETI cooler with bag of ice, 4 beach towels, 1 beach blanket, 2 ground pillows, Bluetooth speaker, portable phone charger, corn hole, 1 Giant game (Connect Four or Jenga), paddleball set, SPF 50 sunscreen, hand sanitizer, small first aid kit, cups, bottle opener, and trashcan · $400/day
• Beach Suite Cabana for 4 · same as above except cabanas instead of umbrellas · $450/day
• Beach Suite for 6 and Beach Suite Cabana for 6. 8, 10, and 12 · check website for pricing
• Add-on · wheelchair mat · free
• Add-on · additional games · starting at $25/day
• Add-on · additional Yeti cooler with ice · $50/day
• Beach Suite Picnic · 1 cabana per table, wood banquette table (based on party size), floor pillows (1 per person), beach blankets, shell tablescape, cups, napkins, plates, cutlery, chargers, still & sparkling water. Yeti cooler with ice, UE boom speaker, phone charger · $450 for 2 to 6 people for 3 hours, check website for additional person pricing
• Sunset for Two · 2 rattan low beach chairs, beach tent or cabana, 1 bottles of still & 1 bottles of sparkling water, YETI cooler with Ice, beach blanket, Bluetooth speaker, portable phone charger, cups, bottle opener · $350 for 3 hours
• Special occasion setups · check website

CabanUp

• Reservations · online, call, or email
• Beach time · 10 AM to 4:30 PM · late removal times · from $50 to $150
• Duo Package · 10 x 10 cabana, 2 beach chairs, paddle ball, trash service · $119/day
• Family Package · same as above except 4 beach chairs · $139/day
• Add-on · cup/phone holder · $5 for 2 per day
• Add-on · beach table · $10/day
• Add-on · boogie board · $10/day
• Add-on · paddle ball · $10/day
• Add-on · sand-free beach mat blanket · $10/day
• Add-on · beach chair · $15/day
• Add-on · skim board · $15/day
• Add-on · Bluetooth speaker · $20/day
• Add-on · bocce ball · $20/day
• Add-on · Bottle Bash™ · $20/day
• Add-on · BucketBall™ · $20/day
• Add-on · director’s chair · $20/day
• Add-on · lie-flat chair · $20/day
• Add-on · Spikeball™ · $20/day
• Add-on · zero gravity chair · $20/day
• Add-on · corn hole · $25/day
• Add-on · 48 can cooler with ice · $25/day
• Add-on · cabana · $99/day

My Beach Concierge

• Reservations · online, call, or email
• Beach time · 10 AM to 5 PM
• DIY Package· 2 chairs and an umbrella delivered to your rental · $75/week
• BYOC Package · 10 X 10 canopy tent · $100/day or $570/week
• Couples Package · 10 X 10 canopy tent, 2 resort style beach chairs, side table, and Bluetooth speaker · $115/day or $660/week
• Family Package· 10 X 10 canopy tent, 4 resort style beach chairs, side table, and Bluetooth speaker · $130/day or $750/week
• Sports Package · 10 X 10 canopy tent, 4 resort style beach chairs, side table, Bluetooth speaker, cooler with ice, and choice of corn hole board with bags, spike ball, or sand toys · $160/day or $930/week
• Trash service · white trash bag and blue recycle bag
• Add-on · sand toys · $10/day
• Add-on · charging station · $15/day
• Add-on · resort style beach chairs · $20/day
• Add-on · premium cooler with ice · $25/day
• Add-on · zero gravity chair · $30/day
• Add-on ·pack n play · $35/day

Sun-Kissed Beach Rentals

• Reservations · call or text
• Beach time · 10 AM to 5 PM
• Luxury for 2 Package · umbrella, 2 lounge chairs, and 2 towels · $40/day or $220/week
• Basic Comfort Package · canopy, 4 chairs, and cooler with ice · $70/day or $385
• Ultimate Beach Day Package · canopy tent, 4 beach chairs, umbrella, cooler with ice (stocked for an additional fee), 4 beach towels, beach blanket, beach toys, boogie board, snorkel and googles, and Bluetooth speaker · $100/day or $550/week
• Premium Comfort Package · canopy tent, 4 lounge chairs, 4 towels, and a cooler with ice · $100/day or $550/week
• Beach Game Package · canopy tent, 4 chairs, cooler with ice, Kan Jam, Spikeball, Jenga or corn hole, football, and volleyball · $100/day or $550/week
• Premier Beach Package · upgraded canopy, 4 lounge chairs, 4 towels, cooler (with fruit tray, charcuterie board, and Perrier water), Bluetooth speaker, beach toys, and 6 foot table with table cloth · $275/day
• Add-on · beach chair · $5/day
• Add-on · boogie board · $5/day
• Add-on · beach toys · $7/day
• Add-on · beach games · $10/day
• Add-on · cooler with ice · $10/day
• Add-on · lounge chair · $10/day
• Add-on · paddle board · $45/day

Ultimate Beach Setups AMI

• Reservations · call, text, or email
• Beach time · 10 AM to 4 PM
• Ultimate Beach Setup Package · premium beach chair, Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, Igloo cooler with bag of ice, water (3 bottles per person), beach table, beach bag with beach essentials (sunscreen, small first aid, etc.), Bluetooth speaker, frisbee, sandcastle kit, and trashcan with trash service
• Ultimate Beach Deluxe Package · same as above with the addition towel service and variety of snack bags
• Special occasion setups

Until next time…

· izzy