Holmes Beach Travel & Tourism

Welcome to Holmes Beach, FL, Florida

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.