Your Guide to AMI

Your pocket concierge for Anna Maria Island, Florida. Live beach conditions, traffic estimate, trolley tracker, dining, fishing, tides & more.

Your Guide to AMI is the definitive travel companion for Anna Maria Island, Florida — the Gulf Coast's most beloved barrier island spanning Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning regular, this app puts everything you need right in your pocket:

LIVE BEACH CONDITIONS Real-time beach flag status, water temperature, wave height, UV index, and lifeguard hours — powered by SafeBeachDay. Know before you go.

FREE TROLLEY TRACKER Live GPS tracking of the Island Trolley. See exactly where the next trolley is, how many minutes away, and which stops it serves — no more guessing at the stop.

TIDES & WEATHER Hourly tide charts, sunrise/sunset times, and current conditions so you can plan your perfect beach day.

FISHING GUIDE Solunar fishing times, local species guide, regulations, fishing charters, and everything an angler needs for a great day on the water.

DINING & SWEET TREATS Curated restaurant listings for Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach — from waterfront dining to local ice cream shops and bakeries.

WILDLIFE & NATURE Manatee watching tips, dolphin spotting, shorebird identification, sea turtle nesting info, and the famous AMI shell guide for beachcombers.

ISLAND MAP & NAVIGATION Interactive map of all three municipalities with beaches, restaurants, shops, attractions, and parking. Includes the free Island Trolley route.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Local events calendar, eco-tours, paddleboarding, kayaking, golf cart rentals, and activities for every type of visitor.

EMERGENCY RESOURCES Quick access to local emergency contacts, Coast Guard, beach patrol, and safety information — all with tap-to-call.

FERRY & TRANSPORTATION Ferry schedules, parking guide, and transportation options to and from the island.

BEACHES COVERED: • Bean Point Beach (Anna Maria) • Manatee Public Beach (Holmes Beach)
• Coquina Beach (Bradenton Beach) • Cortez Beach • Bradenton Beach City Pier area

Content is updated regularly to reflect current local businesses, events, and conditions. The app loads live from yourguidetoami.com so you always have the latest information without waiting for an app update.

Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast in Manatee County, located just west of Bradenton and south of Tampa Bay. Known for its Old Florida charm, sugar-sand beaches, and car-free lifestyle, AMI is one of Florida's most treasured destinations.