South Bradenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit South Bradenton
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.

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.

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.

IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Catch an event at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Activities

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best South Bradenton Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
The pool was very inviting. I used the pool and hot tub. Breakfast was good. There was also the restaurant/bar and both were good. It’s a 15 min drive to St. Armand’s Circle.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
They hotel was amazing and affordable but what really made it grand and welcoming was the staff especially miss Sharon who we would see cleaning the lobby area. Her energy felt like family we would greet her from the balcony as she came in for her shift. 10/10
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Great location on beach with convenient lounge chairs and umbrellas. Kids also loved the new pool. Many restaurants within walking distance but they get crowded. Our 2nd visit there and will be back in future.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

SkyBeach Resort
We enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the area. The staff was super helpful. Parking does get overcrowded due to the pickleball courts and volleyball courts but we always had a place to park. The Skybar is a good place to enjoy a cold beverage and take in the ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

The Don CeSar
Staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton

West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pine Lakes
Though Pine Lakes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

Village of the Arts
Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Bradenton
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

River District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
