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Plan a Pet-Friendly Anna Maria Island Vacation

When planning a family vacation, one of the most difficult things to figure out is what to do with the furry member of your family. Pets are often not able to accompany their families on vacations due to pet restrictions. Worry not! Here is your complete guide to pet-friendly vacations in Florida, specifically Anna Maria Island.

Things to Do

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The good thing about Anna Maria Island is that you are never more than a few steps from one of their magnificent beaches. Take your pet on a leashed walk along the streets of Anna Maria Island. At the Palma Sola Causeway, enjoy a dog-friendly beach that you and your four-legged friend can run around, play fetch, and enjoy yourselves. Bring the family and have a nice picnic for lunch or even grill out for dinner!

If you venture down to Holmes Beach, feel free to visit the fenced dog park to let your pet run loose! The area has wide spaces for your pup to run around and has water bowls to help keep your pet cool during the hot parts of the year. Spend your day here with your family, pets included!

Beach Tips

Since beaches are such a large part of Anna Maria Island, there are some key things to keep in mind when taking your pet to the Palma Sola Causeway. Dog vests are a lifesaver! Pets tend to wander away or are attracted by other animals at the beach. Dog vests can save your family pet from a potential accident involving deep water!

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Make sure to bring drinking water for your dog! Pets will naturally attempt to drink the seawater. As it has high salt content, it is not healthy for your pet. Fresh water and a collapsible dog bowl can go a long way to help your pet stay hydrated and ready to play.

Make sure to rest in a shaded area! With fur, dogs have the potential to overheat depending on circumstances. With proper shade, you can help prevent this from happening to your pet. If the beach does not have readily available shade, there are small tents that are perfect substitutes for your pet.

Plan Your Next Visit

Even if you decide to travel without your four-legged family member or if a member of your party has a pet allergy, we offer plenty of Anna Maria Island rentals not specific to pets. Contact us today to book your next vacation with your pet!

Where to Eat

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With plenty of great eateries, there are mouthwatering restaurants that are pet-friendly that will satisfy both of you! The restaurant at the top of your restaurant should be Ginny and Jane E’s! This hometown café is welcoming to all that come by! Enjoy preservative, steroid, and hormone free food made fresh each day by their staff. Offerings include fresh baked goods, sandwiches, fruit smoothies, and even an ice-cold beer if you need it.

Poppo’s Taqueria is another fabulous option if you’re looking for something that revolves around dogs! This restaurant partners with animal shelters and humane societies all around the area to help foster the adoption of pets to good homes. They even offer two free tacos or a free burrito for all those that adopt through one of their preferred partners!

Where to Stay

Trying to find a place to stay with a pet is the absolute worst. Lucky for you, we have the solution! Here at BeachRentals.Mobi, we offer a variety of Anna Maria Island pet-friendly rentals that are sure to thrill both you and your pet.