Local guides # The island, from someone who lives it Short and specific, not a directory: these are the recommendations we give our own guests, kept current. More guides are coming as the season turns. ### [Where to eat on Anna Maria Island: the owner's short list](https://happyislandcottage.com/guides/restaurants-anna-maria-island/) Five places we send our own guests, verified open, with the walkable one flagged. ### [The Anna Maria Island beach day, done properly](https://happyislandcottage.com/guides/beach-days-anna-maria-island/) Which beach for which mood, gear delivered to your door, the free trolley, and turtle season manners. Staying with us? The [FAQ](https://happyislandcottage.com/faq/) covers the practical stuff: trolley hours, groceries, beach gear delivery, and what to do about hurricane season. --- Canonical page: https://happyislandcottage.com/guides/ All pages, markdown index: https://happyislandcottage.com/llms.txt