Anna Maria Island is a cyclist’s paradise. The island’s flat terrain and well-maintained bike paths make it an ideal location for bikers of all skill levels.
Exploring Anna Maria Island on a bike is a fun and adventurous way to get around. The island is loaded with natural wonders, lush nature preserves, and numerous bike paths.
Below is information about biking on and near Anna Maria Island, as well as information about Anna Maria Island bike rental shops.
Biking Locations
Anna Maria City Bike Route
The village of Anna Maria finished construction on the bike path that runs from the bottom end of the city on Gulf Drive to the top end on Jacaranda Road.
Download this handy City of Anna Maria Bike Map. Click the photo to download.
Bradenton Beach Bike Map
Download this handy Bradenton Beach Bike Map. Click the photo to download.
Bradenton Riverwalk Bike Path
The Bradenton Riverwalk, a bike and walking path in the city of Bradenton, runs along the Manatee River. Along this path there is an amphitheater, public art, skate park, playground, sand volleyball court, fishing piers, and river views. This 1.5 mile pathway consists of pavers and wooden decking. Bike through downtown and enjoy Bradenton restaurants and shops.
Coquina Beach Bike Path
This five mile paved multi-use path along the beach begins at Cortez Beach and ends at Coquina Beach. This path offers the opportunity to see Blue Herons and maybe dolphins swimming in the Gulf. Coquina Beach has a cafe, public restrooms, picnic tables, beach showers, and lifeguards.
Holmes Beach Bike Map
Download this handy Holmes Beach Bike Map. Click the photo to download.
Lake Manatee Bike Path
Lake Manatee State Park, on the southern shore of Lake Manatee offers 2.5 miles of paved biking trails. In addition there are non-paved bike trails where you will see the flora and fauna in the quiet pine flatwoods.
Leffis Key Preserve
Leffis Key Preserve is a 52 acre coastal nature preserve which offers visitors an opportunity to experience a tranquil and a diverse range of ecosystems. Tucked away on the southern end of the island, the preserve includes mangrove forests, coastal wetlands, salt marshes, lush vegetation, array of bird species, reptiles, small mammals, and butterflies.
Leffis Key Preserve provides a network of meandering trails with easy and moderate options. Witness a fiery sunset with hues of purple, pink, and orange before the preserve closes.
Robinson Preserve
Robinson Preserve, 705 acres of tranquil coastal wetlands and mangroves, is located in northwest Bradenton. The preserve hosts birds, reptiles, mammals, dolphins, manatees, and fish. There are many trails which range from easy to moderate, some paved and some rough.
Take a short break from biking to enjoy a picnic amidst the sights and sounds of nature. Additionally, visit the wildlife observation towers located throughout the preserve for panoramic views.
Bike Rental Shops
You don’t have to travel with your bike to Anna Maria Island. There are plenty of convenient shops to rent bikes, tricycles, e-bikes, cruisers, tandem bikes, and more.
AMI Island eBikes
Take a tour through Anna Maria Island with an e-bike and a local guide. There are plenty of stops for rest and photo opportunities. For children under the age of 16 regular bikes are provided. The tours are limited to six people and last 2.5 hours. They provide helmets, introduction lessons, and a riding safety demonstration.
AMI Island eBikes offers the following tours:
- Tour One · Highlights of AMI Tour · visit all of the main attractions on the north end of AMI
- Tour Two · Ride to Bean Point Tour · ride to Bean Point, the northern tip of AMI
- Tour Three · Sunrise Tour · watch the sunrise from one of the most scenic locations on AMI
- Tour Four · Robinson Nature Preserve Tour · ride to Robinson Nature Preserve, a 600 acre coastal preserve in northwestern Bradenton · restriction · limited to participants 16 years and older
AMI Beach Fun Rentals
AMI Beach Fun Rentals is a veteran-owned business. Their cruiser bikes are equipped with a basket. They offer kid helmets for free and adult helmets for an additional fee. The maximum height for riders is 6’2″ and the maximum weight is 230 pounds. Light sets are required for night time riding and available for purchase.
AMI Beach Fun Rentals offers the following bikes for rent:
- Cruiser · Oceanside model for a comfortable classic beach ride
- Cruiser Plus · SMPL model for light weight and single speed action with hand brakes
- Geared Bikes Low Step Hybrid · perfect combination of sit up style riding and 8 shift speeds
- Geared Bikes Hybrid Road Bike · EVO Grand Rapid for a smooth ride with 21 shift speeds
- Kid Bikes · complimentary helmets
- E-bikes · regular and premium
- Electric Scooter
- Gas scooter
Beach Bums
Beach Bums conveniently delivers your bikes to your vacation rental. Their bikes can be adjusted and come with locks and baskets. Complimentary lights and helmets are available.
Beach Bums offers the following bikes for rent:
- Men’s cruiser
- Women’s cruiser
- Geared bike
- Tandem bike
- Tricycle
- Baby seat
- Tag-a-long
- Ibert seat
Better on Bikes
Better on Bikes provides free delivery and pick up on the island. You must be 18 years old to rent the e-bikes.
Better on Bikes offers the following bikes for rent:
- HeyBike · Tyson, Ranger S, Brawn, Explore, Mars, CityScape, and Sola
- Aventon · Pace 500.3, Sinch.2 Step Thru, Adventure, and Abound
- Lectric
Breezy Bees Electric Bike Rental
Breezy Bees Electric Bike Rental offers Addmotor Citypro and Aventon Pace 500 electric bikes. Both bikes offer a speed of 20 mph, pedal assist modes, front and rear lights, blinkers, brakes lights, and horn. The main difference between the two bikes is the range per single charge with Addmotor offering 125 miles and Aventon offering 60 miles. While both bikes are great for those 5’4″ to 6’4″, the Addmotor has weight limits of 68 to 250 pounds and the Aventon has weight limits of 45 to 300 pounds.
Breezy Bees offers free to-your-door delivery and pickup on Anna Maria Island and provides a helmet, bike lock, charger/charger bag, and road assistance. In addition, they provide a digital e-book for biking trails/guides with QR codes.
Fun and More Rentals
Fun and More Rentals offers adult and children’s bikes. For adults, they stock 24″, 26″ and 29″ bikes and for kids 18″, 20″, and 24″ bikes. Included free with bike rentals are locks, baskets, and helmets.
Fun and More Rentals offers the following bikes for rent:
- Women’s cruiser
- Men’s cruiser
- Unisex Hawaiian cruiser
- Girl’s cruiser
- Boy’s cruiser
- Adult bike with child seat
- Unisex bike with trailer
Just For Fun Beach Rentals
Just For Fun Beach Rentals offers a variety of bike rentals. They provide free delivery and helmets for their bike rentals. Light kits for nighttime riding are an extra charge.
Just For Fun Beach Rentals offers the following bikes for rent:
- Women’s cruiser · 24″ and 26″
- Men’s cruiser · 24″ and 26″
- Women’s geared cruiser · 26″
- Men’s geared cruiser · 26″ and 29″
- Women’s mountain hybrid · 24″ and 26″
- Men’s mountain hybrid · 24″, 26″ and 29″
- Tandem
- Adult trike
Lazy Turtle Beach Rental
Lazy Turtle Beach Rental offers the following bike rentals:
- Adult beach cruiser
- Adult fat tire beach cruiser
- Kid beach cruiser
- Kid tag along
- Kid trailer
Robinhood Rentals
Robinhood Rentals offers cruiser bikes for all ages with baskets, lights, locks, and helmets included. In addition, they rent scooters.
Sunny Bike Rentals
Sunny Bike Rentals offers the following bike rentals:
- E-bike with throttle and pedal assist · 50 mile range
- E-trike with throttle and pedal assist · 35 mile range
- Moped scooter · seats 2 people
Treads Bike Shack
At Threads Bike Shack riders need to be at least 16 years old. The e-bikes are great for those 5’1″ to 6’3″ and 80 to 330 pounds. They offer free delivery and pickup on Anna Maria Island and provides a helmet with lights, water resistant storage bags, charger, and road assistance. Their e-bikes are equipped with vibrant LED lighting for ambiance as well as safety.
Until next time…
· izzy
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and finding the perfect restaurant can make a significant difference in starting your day off right. Anna Maria Island is home to many delicious breakfast restaurants with each spot offering a unique style and flavor.
Despite its small size, Anna Maria Island has a calendar full of exciting and unique events and festivals. From festive parades and local markets to food and music festivals, there’s usually something happening on the island.
The following events offer a way to experience the island’s coastal charm and vibrant culture.
It is a quintessential beach day – crisp blue skies, warm sunshine, and a cool Gulf breeze. The last thing you want to do on this prefect day is leave your comfortable beach chair when hunger and thirst strikes.
Anna Maria Island offers many choices for food and beverage delivery right to your beach chair.
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.
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