South Bradenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit South Bradenton
Stay near popular South Bradenton attractions
Activities

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Our pick of the best South Bradenton Hotel Deals

Cedar Run Resort - Roam Hospitality
"I would stay again, very accommodating"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Amazing property very underrated"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Room not cleaned. We went out at 8.30 and put cleaning tag on door. Came back at 4.30 and room not cleaned and coffee and water not refreshed."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"The room was very nice and clean. Patio area was nice except that there were so many ants. I actually got bit by one. Maybe need to have a pest control company to spray the property to control them. The property staff was very nice and friendly. We didn’t mind the geikos soo many on the property ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026

The Don CeSar
"Five stars!!!!! One of the best of the best for relaxation and beach experience!"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026

SkyBeach Resort
"Very nice for the money. Only issues we had were 1-) no do not disturb sign for the door. 2-) when we arrived the room was clean except for the dirty towel hanging in the bathroom. Pools were very nice. The hot tub was excellent. Balcony view was great. We did not eat on site."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Bradenton

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

West Bradenton
While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like LECOM Park and Emerson Point Preserve.
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.

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.












