Updated: August 2026
Packing beach chairs, umbrellas, and a cooler into your suitcase is nobody’s idea of a good time, and it eats up space you would rather use for everything you are bringing home. Anna Maria Island has several local companies that rent exactly this kind of gear, drop it off at your rental or a nearby access point, and pick it back up when you are done.
This guide covers the self-service rental companies on the island, so you can grab your gear and set it up yourself, on your own schedule. If you would rather have someone else handle the entire beach day, from setup to takedown, see my Beach Equipment Setup on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide instead.
Beach Bums
Located on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria City, Beach Bums has been outfitting island vacations for years with beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and beach carts. Beyond the basics, they also rent paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, and golf carts, so it is worth a look if you want to bundle your beach gear with other activities in one stop. For the full rundown on golf cart options across the island, check out Golf Cart Rental on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide.
Fun and More Rentals
Fun and More Rentals offers beach chairs in a few different styles, including reclining lay-down chairs and adjustable chairs, along with umbrellas that include a sand screw for easy setup in soft sand. Their rolling coolers make hauling drinks and snacks down to the beach far easier, and beach carts are available if you have a lot of gear to move in one trip. They also offer beach wheelchair rentals, a detail worth knowing if accessibility is a concern for your group. For more on that specific option, see my Beach Wheelchair Rentals on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide.
Sunny Days Beach Gear
Sunny Days delivers chairs, umbrellas, wagons, and coolers directly to your vacation rental. Their chair lineup includes a few different styles, from a classic beach chair to a taller hi-boy option, and they also carry kid-friendly gear like mini chairs, sand toys, and shaded umbrellas for families traveling with little ones.
Just 4 Fun Rentals
A straightforward option carrying the basics, chairs, umbrellas, wagons, canopies, and boogie boards, with free delivery included. This is a good pick if you want simple, no-frills gear without sorting through a long menu of packages and add-ons.
AMI Beach Fun Rentals
Located in Holmes Beach, AMI Beach Fun Rentals covers the essentials, umbrellas, canopies, chairs, and baby supplies, along with a wider selection of beach games, toys, bikes, scooters, and paddleboards. For tips on where to ride and what to expect, see Biking on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide. It is a solid one-stop option if your group wants beach gear and a few activities handled through the same company.
AMI Beach Hut
Tucked on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria, AMI Beach Hut is part convenience store, part ice cream shop, and part beach rental stop, carrying chairs, umbrellas, and other beach day essentials alongside snacks, beer, and toys. It is a favorite for a reason beyond the rentals too, the hand-crafted ice cream gets its own loyal following, so check out Best Ice Cream on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide for the full scoop on where it stacks up against the island’s other spots.
Renting Right at the Beach
If you would rather skip delivery altogether, both Manatee Public Beach and Coquina Beach offer loungers and umbrellas for rent right on site, no advance booking required. It is a convenient option if you are staying somewhere without easy vacation-rental delivery access or simply decide on a beach day at the last minute, though keep in mind rentals are typically cleared from the beach by early evening and availability is first come, first served during busy season.
Local Tips
Book ahead in peak season. January through April and summer weekends are popular times to visit, and rental companies can book up, especially for multi-day or weekly rentals.
Some vacation rentals on the island already stock beach chairs, umbrellas, or even a beach wagon for guest use, though quality and availability vary widely from property to property. It is worth asking your host or property manager before booking a rental company, since you may already have what you need waiting for you.
Ask about delivery windows. Most companies deliver within a broad window of time rather than an exact appointment, so plan your beach day with some flexibility built in.
Bundle if you can. Several of these companies also rent kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, or golf carts, so it can be worth checking if bundling saves you a trip or a delivery fee.
Traveling with a baby? Beach gear and baby gear are two different categories, and a few companies overlap, but for a full rundown of cribs, high chairs, and other baby equipment, see my Baby Equipment Rental on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide.
Hungry without leaving your chair? Once your gear is set up, my Beach Chair Dining on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide covers who will bring food and drinks straight to you on the sand.
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Pack smart for what is not rentable. Chairs, umbrellas, and coolers cover the big stuff, but you will still want to bring your own beach bag for towels, sunscreen, and everything else you carry down to your spot. My Best Beach Bag for Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide covers what to look for, and I keep my go-to sun protection picks in my Amazon storefront if you need to stock up before your trip.
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Renting your beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler instead of packing them means more suitcase space, less hassle at the airport, and a beach day that starts the moment you arrive instead of after you have wrestled gear out of a trunk. Pick the company that fits your group, book ahead if you are visiting in season, and let the island handle the rest.
— izzy