Fun and More Rentals kayak

October 12, 2026

A family wearing life jackets preparing kayaks and a paddleboard along a sandy beach shoreline.

Published by Duane Gartman on October 12, 2026

Kayaks, Paddleboards and Snorkeling on Anna Maria Island

Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear each create a different kind of water day on Anna Maria Island. Choose your gear around the group, check the weather and tide, and keep safety simple before you head out.

September 17, 2026

Two paddlers preparing a kayak at a calm Anna Maria Island launch.

Published by Duane Gartman on September 17, 2026

Anna Maria Island Kayak Launch Spots That Locals Know Are Safe

Bean Point looks beautiful and it is genuinely dangerous. Before you paddle anywhere on Anna Maria Island, here is what a 25-year local rental operator wants you to know about where the water is safe and where it is not.