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.
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.
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
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
"I actually think this place is a little gem it’s such a cute little boutique hotel. The bar and breakfast are a nice added bonus."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Clean Room, Staff,Breakfast, air conditioner,pool nice and clean. All the staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"Everyone was friendly and sandy was very nice at the front desk I’ll be back in the future for staying"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
The Don CeSar
"Beautiful property with great staff and beach views."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
SkyBeach Resort
"This was a horrible experience. Check in we waited over 30 minutes while staff walked by us several times like we didn’t exist, then once the girl came back we seemed to be a huge imposition. The food was extremely overpriced for frozen flavorless burger Pattie’s. 50 bucks for one person to not eat ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
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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.
