Island with wide beaches, aqua water & a 1911 wooden pier
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"Ranked ninth, Anna Maria Island was noted for a high average home price of $2,453,580." - Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with a decade of experience, half of which has been dedicated to covering the way we travel. From interviewing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to digging into Amtrak customer complaint data, Opheli has developed a deep well of knowledge about what shapes our travel experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"For a family-friendly getaway full of old-Florida charm, great outdoors access, beautiful beaches, and dolphin sightings, Anna Maria Island is ideal—I can eat, paddle, or bike my way around this compact island, which is just seven miles long and 1.5 miles wide." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines