Welcome to Holmes Beach
A charming and family-friendly beach community with Canal front and beachfront homes
Holmes Beach is an idyllic beach city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located on Anna Maria Island, just off the mainland of Manatee County. Residents of this coastal oasis love spending time in the sun, swimming, fishing, boating, and golfing. With water access being the key draw to this family-friendly city, the homes offer a mix of old Florida ground-level homes and new elevated beach homes.
The community offers a unique and relaxed lifestyle with breathtaking views of the Gulf with its white sand beaches from a condo or a home or easy out to your boat and go lifestyle from the canal front or bay front properties.
What to Love
- Laid-back island community
- Charming beachfront and canal-front homes with modern, luxury features
- Close to Bradenton and other exciting key communities
- Upscale coastal shopping and dining
Local Lifestyle
Holmes Beach is a known as where many of the full-time residents live. The local elementary school, Anna Maria Elementary, is located here as well as the 9-hole golf course, Key Royale. Mostly homes, condo and a few small business span this section of the island. Casual and private are the two words used to describe the lifestyle here.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Holmes Beach is home to many fine restaurants and shops, offering a variety of cuisine and retail outlets. There are many waterfront dining options, from casual beachfront cafes to gourmet establishments.
The Ugly Grouper and Duffy’s Tavern are two fun-filled restaurants on Marina Drive. The former is a colorful, family- and dog-friendly place with excellent seafood and live music (look for the 3,180-pound grouper statue — you can’t miss it). At
Duffy’s, you’re sure to have a classic island experience complete with live sports, world-famous burgers, and ice-cold beer. Casual and bustling,
Hurricane Hanks hosts a fun happy hour with craft cocktails available from their full liquor bar. Breakfast at Minnie’s Cafe is not to be missed, especially if you want to catch a local or two.
Things to Do
With its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and many attractions, there is much to do and see in Holmes Beach. The area boasts endless outdoor activities, from watersports to fishing charters. Most visitors and residents alike enjoy the serenity of walking the beach or taking a sunset cruise on their boat. Evenings are not late ones, but there many opportunities for a nightcap or some ice cream.
Key Club Royale is a private golf club featuring a nine-hole course, a clubhouse with social events, a full-service restaurant and bar, and a pro shop with the latest apparel and golf equipment.
