Bay Colony Travel Guide

Palmetto

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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

Things to do

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

£40
per adult
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

£40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

£80
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

£58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours
The Island Tour

The Island Tour

£48
per adult
The Island Tour
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Semi-Private Sunset Cruise St Pete

£58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Semi-Private Sunset Cruise 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 £46 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£46
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 £127 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£127
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,555 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 £194 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£194
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

4 out of 5
333 1st St S St. Petersburg FL
The price is £102 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£102
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,160 reviews)
"It was a wonderful experience"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is £138 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£138
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,142 reviews)
"El servicio de transporte a la playa es muy conveniente."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

4 out of 5
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £265 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£265
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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
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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.

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Riviera Dunes

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

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Downtown Palmetto

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

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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.

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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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