Villa Piccolo Guidebook

Laura
Villa Piccolo Guidebook

Sightseeing

This is one of our favorite outings. Walk or picnic in the serene and secluded mangrove beaches along the way. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Riverview Pointe Preserve
8250 Desoto Memorial Hwy
This is one of our favorite outings. Walk or picnic in the serene and secluded mangrove beaches along the way. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Enjoy hiking, running, or biking? You can’t miss this nature trail! It’s a great place to walk your fur baby on a leash!
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Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NW
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Enjoy hiking, running, or biking? You can’t miss this nature trail! It’s a great place to walk your fur baby on a leash!
AMI City Pier

Beach Walk & Shelling

The north end of AMI known as Bean Point is pristine and beautiful! If you like to walk while at the beach, this is a place to see natural beauty, marine life, sea shells, and gorgeous beach front homes!
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Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore Dr
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If you enjoy shelling, this is the best beach around! Bring a bag to put your treasures!
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Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
1465 Gulf Dr S
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If you enjoy shelling, this is the best beach around! Bring a bag to put your treasures!

Shopping

Spend a half day shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle. Columbia’s Restaurant is a must!
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir
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Spend a half day shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle. Columbia’s Restaurant is a must!
This is fun to do after a morning of shelling on Coquina Beach! Shop souvenirs and unique coastal decor.
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Beach Market at Coquina Beach
2650 Gulf Dr S
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This is fun to do after a morning of shelling on Coquina Beach! Shop souvenirs and unique coastal decor.
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Red Barn Plaza Flea Market
1707 1st St
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Detwiler's Farm Market
1800 US-301
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Pineapple Junktion
425 Pine Ave
Howluckyami
5402 Marina Dr
Love shopping here! Then having lunch/dinner finished up with a visit to the fudge shop!
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Love shopping here! Then having lunch/dinner finished up with a visit to the fudge shop!
The Fox Mercantile
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Shiny Fish Emporium
306 Pine Ave
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Activities

This is just down the street from the house. You can walk or ride there. Such a fun experience!
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Cponies Beach Horseback Rides
8400 Manatee Ave W
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H2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental
4110 127th St W
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Rent bikes here for the length of your stay. Ride bikes from the house to the beach! If you get tired of riding, load the bikes on the island trolley and ride up and down the island for free!
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Ami Beach Fun Rentals Llc.
3228 E Bay Dr
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Rent bikes here for the length of your stay. Ride bikes from the house to the beach! If you get tired of riding, load the bikes on the island trolley and ride up and down the island for free!
Rent baby supplies here too
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Fun and More Rentals
5347 Gulf Dr
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Rent baby supplies here too
Cortez Watersports
4328 127th St W
Fishing With Salty
521 Gulf Dr S
Captain Morgan Charters
4110 127th St W
Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions
12312 Manatee Ave W
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G.T. Bray Park
5502 33rd Ave Dr W
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Museums

Worth the visit for children, parents, and grandparents!
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Food scene

Our favorite brick oven pizza and homemade cannoli can be found at Vinny’s! Check out his take-out section!
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Vinny's Italian Kitchen
5337 Gulf Dr
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Our favorite brick oven pizza and homemade cannoli can be found at Vinny’s! Check out his take-out section!
Grab a hot breakfast on the beach at 8am then set up your beach umbrella and chairs right out front of the restaurant! Not crowded and you only need to park once!
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Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr N
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Grab a hot breakfast on the beach at 8am then set up your beach umbrella and chairs right out front of the restaurant! Not crowded and you only need to park once!
This is our regular sunset dinner favorite! We eat here the night before check-out. Makes for a great end to a memorable vacation!
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr N
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This is our regular sunset dinner favorite! We eat here the night before check-out. Makes for a great end to a memorable vacation!
This restaurant requires reservations but is a romantic setting for special celebrations. Make sure to leave room for some fudge or ice cream from the Chocolate Factory next door!
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Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge St
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This restaurant requires reservations but is a romantic setting for special celebrations. Make sure to leave room for some fudge or ice cream from the Chocolate Factory next door!
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The Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe
3324 E Bay Dr
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Tyler's Homemade Ice Cream
11904 Cortez Rd W
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Isola Bella italian eatery
5904 Marina Dr
Peach's Restaurant - Creekwood
7315 52nd Place East
Sammy’s Mediterranean Kitchen
5337 Gulf Drive
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North Shore Cafe
304 Pine Ave
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Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf Drive
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice
2525 Manatee Ave W
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The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina Dr
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Harry's Grill
9903 Gulf Dr
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Such a special treat to have made-to-order donuts!
Island Donut Company
110 Bridge St
Such a special treat to have made-to-order donuts!
Just 2 minutes from Villa Piccolo by the Publix grocery store. Delicious!
Sapporo Sushi Hibachi
7224 Manatee Avenue West
Just 2 minutes from Villa Piccolo by the Publix grocery store. Delicious!
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Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave W
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The chef is outstanding. I especially liked the lobster croissant sandwich.
La Crêperie
The chef is outstanding. I especially liked the lobster croissant sandwich.
Waterfront eating with nice sunset view. Good seafood but other options as well. Great place to go opposite the island crowds during the dinner hour.
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PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave W
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Waterfront eating with nice sunset view. Good seafood but other options as well. Great place to go opposite the island crowds during the dinner hour.
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Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf Dr
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The Waffle Press
425 Pine Ave
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Peach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay Dr
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The Doctor's Office
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Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine Ave
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Smoqehouse
1701 Gulf Dr N
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Jack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
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Artisan Cheese Company
550 Central Ave
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Graze Street AMI

Botanical Gardens

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St
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