Updated November 5, 2026
Bikes, an oyster bar on the pier, dolphins and old-Florida sunsets. Swap anything out using our full Sarasota & Anna Maria Island guide.
Saturday
- Morning: Walk Bean Point at the island's north tip.
- Lunch: Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier.
- Afternoon: Dolphin watching with Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours.
- Evening: Sunset dinner at Sandbar Seafood & Spirits.
Sunday
- Morning: Beach at Coquina Beach.
- Lunch: Historic Bridge Street & Bradenton Beach City Pier.
- Evening: Live music at the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar.
Before you go
- Siesta Beach parking fills early on weekends. Arrive before 10 a.m. or use a rideshare.
- Some piers and attractions are still being rebuilt after the 2024 hurricanes. Confirm hours on the official site before you drive out.
- Venice, about 30 minutes south of Sarasota, is known for shark-tooth hunting at Caspersen and Venice beaches.
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