We hope this guide is helpful for when you visit the island [and stay with us at Joie Inn!!!]
Let us know if we missed your favorite spot! We love finding new gems!
The Fox Mercantile
Open Monday - Saturday
8 am to 4 pm
12304 Cortez Rd W Cortez, FL 34215
The Shore, Long Boat Key
Super fun vibe, chic decor, great cocktails and great views!
Owen’s Fish Camp
The coolest country fish spot. Sit out side, listen to live music, kids can swing on a tire swing. They have oysters and blacked shrimp outside on the grill. Really cool!
Skinny’s
Best burger on the island!
Whitney’s
The queso is sooo good and they have fun drinks and great decor!
The Waterfront
I have to be honest, I haven’t been here yet…
but everyone loves it and speaks highly of it! The wait is long so don’t come starving lol.
The Donut Experiment
Donuts, need I say more? But this is a MUST - they make your *customized* donuts right on the spot. It smells like straight heaven.
The waffle press
Ohhh man, imagine a slightly sugary crisp waffle with an egg and bacon smushed between it. Yah, are you drooling?
Peach’s
Best breakfast on the island! Hole in the wall country, down home cookin’ - and Quinn’s very fave.
Poppos
I could eat my weight in Mexican food and this does not disappoint - the black bean quesadilla is amazing…add carnitas!
AMI beach cafe
All you can eat pancakes everyday!
SmoQe House
You guessed it, delicious spot for elevated BBQ - if Dino isn’t cooking the meat, I want this!
Public Beach
All you can eat pancakes, everyday!
Kojo, Sarasota
Elevated delish Japanese.
graze street ami
Located right behind the inn! Great for sandwiches and baked goods!
Artisan Cheese Company
They change the menu weekly, so fresh and delicious! We usually order one of everything because it’s all so good!
Jack Dusty’s
Great cocktails at the Ritz (Sarasota)
Buttermilk
Coffee shop and Bakery (Sarasota)
SHopping
the fox mercantile
Open Monday - Saturday
8 am to 4 pm
Or shop The Fox online at
thefoxmercantile.com! *Local pickup available!
West Coast Surf Shop
The sweetest owners and perfect for local finds.
Driftwood Beach Home and Garden
My favorite little store in Longboat Key! It has something for everyone and it curated so beautifully.
Shiny Fish Emporium
Really cute whimsical shop where you can paint sand dollars.
utc
UTC is the mall close by [about 30 mins] and they have the basic good stuff... Anthro, Free People, Urban, etc.
COFFEE
The Fox Mercantile
Open Monday - Saturday
8 am to 4 pm
12304 Cortez Rd W Cortez, FL 34215
North Shore
My love for North Shore runs deep - get the avo toast on wheat or the yo bowl with peanut butter. And their oat milk latte is my favorite. Life is too short for bad coffee, am I right?
ACTIVITIES
Long Walks to dinner or burgers - we love a good family walk, so when it involves walking to burgers and beer, I am for it. The island is only 7 miles long so depending on how long you like to walk, you can make it to anywhere. I love that!
Rent a boat - we did this for the 4th and it was the perfect day! They have this great sandbar that you can pull up to and it’s like a great boat party all floating on this little part of this beautiful water - so amazing! Take pictures! Schedule a family session with Kelsey Jaeger her work is amazing!
The Toy Barn
Travis is the sweetest and this is really the best place on the island for rentals
The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
The kids loved this aquarium, we could have stayed there all day - there is so much to interact with and you can actually safely tough the animals! Plus it's open everyday of the year!
Anna Maria Pier
The prettiest views! It gets crowded but early morning is the best for taking a walk with your coffee and seeing what the fishermen are pulling up! They have amazing live music some nights on the end of the pier from @stocktonbros.music - the kids had so much fun dancing!
beach church
Thursdays
Spring/Summer 7pm, Fall/Winter 5pm
35th St Beach Access
sunday morning worship service
West Church @ 10am
2209 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Anna Maria yacht charters llc
Donnie is the owner and driver of the boat.
941-504-9068
ami paddle
Paddle board/kayak tour www.amipaddleboard.com
anna maria trolley
Free for riders and runs from 6 am to 10 pm everyday.
captain matt fishing charters
Captainmatt.com
941-447-9888
beach BuM rentals
ami escapes
Best place to rent a boat! They provide fun water toys and share so much of the island with you!
beach suites
They setup the most incredible lounge experience on the beach, no thought needed and so beautiful!
Fresh Coconuts Delivered
Amanda 310-922-7148
(941) 778-3316
Long Walks
The island is only 7 miles long so you can really make it to anywhere.
Manatee Public Beach
Local beach with picnic tables, grills and a playground.
Bayfront park
Get there early for a fun, full day at the beach - it gets crowded but the views are incredible!
Sunsets
I can't stress enough how amazing the sunsets are here. It's really every single night, but if you miss one night... just wait, tomorrow will be amazing.
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