Holiday planning
Family escape
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Spring Break Stays in Holmes Beach (Anna Maria Island)
Spring Break on AMI is about beach time, pool resets, and easy meals.
The Sandbox is a relaxed, dog-friendly home base with a heated pool and walk-to-beach access.
Best for
Best for families who want beach days without a packed itinerary.
Highlights
- *Classic spring beach days with a calm home base.
- *Private heated pool for off-beach time.
- *Walk to the Gulf without crossing busy roads.
- *Central Holmes Beach base near Pine Avenue and Bridge Street.
- *Dog friendly for well-behaved pups 35 lbs or less.
Timing and open dates
For Spring Break, start watching open dates about 10 to 16 weeks out.
If you can shift arrival by a day or two, a Saturday or Sunday check-in can unlock more options.
Sample holiday rhythm
- -Arrival day: groceries, quick beach walk, and a calm pool dip.
- -Midweek: slow mornings, beach time, and a sunset dinner out.
- -One day: explore Anna Maria City or Bradenton Beach by trolley.
- -Last day: sunrise stroll, pack up, and head home refreshed.
Local tips
Use the trolley for a low-stress trip to Bridge Street.
Keep afternoons flexible with pool time back at the house.
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