Holmes Beach Travel Guide
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Holmes Beach, FL, Florida.
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Welcome to Holmes Beach, FL!
With gentle breezes, white sandy beaches to the west and the intercoastal waters of Anna Maria Sound to the east, Holmes Beach, Florida is the largest city on Anna Maria Island. Located at the southern tip of the entrance to Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico, Holmes Beach stretches over 3 mi (4.8 km) and is home to a small population of residents and is a popular holiday getaway offering plenty of vacation home rentals, great dining and plenty of shopping. Getting around Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island's shell-lined shores is quite easy by foot or by renting a bicycle, boat or canoe. Explore the area and view the many tropical birds and other island wildlife. Outdoor adventures await in this area known as the Hollywood of the east with its perfect setting for a movie. Spend the day kayking, scuba diving or parasailing, or spend an afternoon browsing the local art galleries. For those who love basking in the sun, relax and enjoy getting a golden tan on the pristine beach.Tourist Attractions
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shore Bird Monitoring
Turtle Watch Environmental Education Center aims to inform visitors of sea turtles and their nesting habits on Anna Maria Island.
Turtle Watch Environmental Education Center aims to inform visitors of sea turtles and their nesting habits on Anna Maria Island.
Hotels & Motels
Palm Tree Villas
Palm Tree Villas, located on Anna Maria Island, features a prime beach location on the Gulf of Mexico.
Palm Tree Villas, located on Anna Maria Island, features a prime beach location on the Gulf of Mexico.
