Bay Colony Travel Guide

Palmetto

An aerial view of a coastal city with a long beach, a marina, and a river.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

Things to do

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

£41
per adult
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

£81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

£59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours
COVER

Semi-Private Sunset Cruise St Pete

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Semi-Private Sunset Cruise St Pete
The Island Tour

The Island Tour

£49
per adult
The Island Tour
Shell Key Shelling Tour Discover Unique Treasures - St. Pete, FL

Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete

£44
per adult
Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete
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Top hotels in Bay Colony

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is £52 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£52
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is £160 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£160
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,606 reviews)
"Everything else was perfect but, the breakfast was cold and not as good or matched the rest of the hotel and amenities provide. If the breakfast was of better quality this would of been 5 stars."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £177 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£177
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,345 reviews)
"Just as listed. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back again"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is £240 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£240
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
The Westin Sarasota
The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

4 out of 5
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £259 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£259
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
The Don CeSar
GALAXY HOTEL

GALAXY HOTEL

2 out of 5
101 3rd Ave N St. Petersburg FL
The price is £101 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£101
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tampa Bay ...
GALAXY HOTEL
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Where to stay in Bay Colony

Find the best Bay Colony areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Palmetto Historic District

While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.

A beach with sand dunes and tall grasses.

Riviera Dunes

Riviera Dunes might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of the ocean.

Downtown Palmetto

While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum.

A cable-stayed bridge over a body of water with multiple support columns and circular pontoons.

Imperial Lakewood's

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Imperial Lakewood's and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Florida Railroad Museum.

A park with large trees and a grassy area.

Regency Oaks

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regency Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Florida Railroad Museum and Ellenton Premium Outlets.

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