Sunny Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunny Shores
Popular places to visit
IMG Academy
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit IMG Academy during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
You can take time to visit Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
LECOM Park
Catch an event at LECOM Park during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your trip to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Riverwalk
Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Bradenton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.
Activities
Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour (Siesta Key)
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Our pick of the best Sunny Shores Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
I will definitely be back to Kompose when visiting Florida again. Perfect location, it’s beautiful, great amenities, full bar, pool, and jacuzzi. Staff is absolutely amazing. Wish I could remember the name of the young gentleman at front desk and our bartender. Love this place.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Clean rooms, very nice staff, great dining options
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Awful service and bedrooms
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
SkyBeach Resort
First time we stayed here we loved it. 2nd time we stayed - everything went wrong The girl at the front desk is incompetent - will say anything to get you off the phone or away from her desk. I tried at least 10 times before our stay I rang to get a 2nd floor unit as the first time we stayed ground ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Room was terrible! AC did not work, Bathroom door knob was barely hanging on. Toilet was nasty upon check in, checked out the next day and moved to another venue. Completely dissatisified!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
We came in 2 days early staying in condos, and this was the perfect place to hang our hat until our place was ready. The breakfast was fantastic and we even came back for happy hour at the hotel bar during our stay in the condos
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunny Shores
Coral Shores
Though Coral Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Palma Sola Bay.
Heron's Watch
While Heron's Watch isn't home to many top sights, Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are some notable places to visit nearby.
