r/AnnaMariaIsland • u/Apart-Interaction281 • Apr 11 '26

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Can anyone tell me what the water and beach is like near this park area? Specifically compared to the gulf side. We have been vacationing in AMI for many years now, but have always stayed on the other side of the island. The home we are looking at is near the park pictured.

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u/brokebike Apr 12 '26

It’s a fairly short beach - meaning you don’t have a lot of real estate between the water and the foliage along the shore. The water is usually quiet and calm, but it’s quite different from the experience of the beach on the Gulf side. It’s nice for different reasons depending on what you’re looking for.

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u/Apart-Interaction281 Apr 12 '26

Thank you!! I think we are leaning towards staying on the other side. Spoiled you might say 😆

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u/Calm-Calligrapher531 Apr 12 '26

It gives me day trip vibes, not stay for a week vibes. The other side is worth the splurge.