Title: South Bradenton Travel Guide: Best of South Bradenton, Bradenton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Bradenton](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bradenton-Hotels.d553248635975748326.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Bradenton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bradenton.d6020.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Bradenton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bradenton.d6020.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Bradenton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Bradenton.d553248635975748326.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Bradenton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bradenton.d553248635975748326.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Bradenton Travel Guide ## Bradenton ![Aerial view of city and gulf Cape Coral, Florida. Typical architecture of South Florida. Large houses built on the banks of canals, canals into the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975748326/54fb0446-57b9-45fc-b376-804e840a7fcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Bradenton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Bradenton travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Bradenton.dx6020) --- ### Popular places to visit ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296268/abd205ce-5742-4716-a0d6-bb7b3edae5f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/IMG-Academy-Bradenton.d6296268.Attraction) ![Sarasota_PremierSportsCampusatLakewoodRanch_553248621552334813-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621552334813/13331f11-daaf-4b93-9ecc-89eb5ce24520.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Premier-Sports-Campus-At-Lakewood-Ranch-Bradenton.d553248621552334813.Attraction) ![Sarasota_McKechnieField_6089889-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089889/b990e978-4d27-4377-8e55-6735f4896dda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/LECOM-Park-Bradenton.d6089889.Attraction) ![upscale shopping in Lakewood Ranch Main Street area, life work and play in a master planned community](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621552334814/c26573a3-cb42-463d-a297-1cf935c345e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Main-Street-At-Lakewood-Ranch-Bradenton.d553248621552334814.Attraction) ![BRADENTON RIVERWALK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532652684/f744d1e6-6195-45b1-a503-013ff56c7187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverwalk-Bradenton.d553248621532652684.Attraction) ![South Florida Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089885/35f2f3b6-006a-4338-a19d-9ceaa9c8958f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Bishop-Museum-Of-Science-And-Nature-Bradenton.d6089885.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45717106/1769b6b4-2399-493b-b2e1-2c431df049f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sarasota-clear-kayak-led-night-glass-bottom-tour.a45717106.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47882758/2ec2e6d6-5025-4030-af1a-c50911af2840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bradenton-anna-maria-island-guided-kayaking-manatee-tour.a47882758.activity-details) ![Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46991341/31e93ae4-53ce-4938-bafd-eafa7f98459f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour £49 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siesta-key.a46991341.activity-details) ![Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48232968/8cab5e42-6a9e-455e-b915-5a5b1953dd72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-bradenton-beach-parasailing-tour.a48232968.activity-details) ![HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48663184/77e31f40-644a-4cb1-8607-2ac2bb465619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour £109 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hydrocats-2-hour-craigcat-sightseeing-tour.a48663184.activity-details) ![Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45039552/731569d3-9c3f-4386-a680-e62b47d69ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete £60 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/island-sunset-and-skyway-light-show-3hr-boat-cruise-in-st-pete.a45039552.activity-details) [See all activities in Bradenton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bradenton.d6020.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Bradenton ![Kompose Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38215400/38215316/3006ffef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kompose Boutique Hotel 965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL £115 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,170 reviews) The hotel and staff where great ! Continental breakfast! Hotel itself its really updated ! The pictures in Expedia are really outdated and Also buy the breakfast directly with hotel they are charging $7.00 per person true Expedia there charging you $13.00 per person also they show everything is at ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=38215316&PinnedHotelID=38215316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748326) ![Golden Host Resort - Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21400/21331/6dc32504_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden Host Resort - Sarasota 4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL £66 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,372 reviews) Always just what I needed. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=21331&PinnedHotelID=21331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748326) ![SkyBeach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15200/15134/2093544e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SkyBeach Resort 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane St. Petersburg FL £213 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Salvador Dali Museum and Fort De Soto ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (584 reviews) Hot tub not operating Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=15134&PinnedHotelID=15134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748326) ![Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41970000/41961400/41961327/e1f2d8a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound 12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £179 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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! (2,038 reviews) . Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=41961327&PinnedHotelID=41961327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748326) ![Tropical Beach Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1250000/1241000/1240909/f85b62a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropical Beach Resorts 6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL £206 23 Apr - 24 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,379 reviews) Temp in the room was great, room cleaning was great, I didn’t realize they had a laundry service Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=1240909&PinnedHotelID=1240909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748326) ![The Don CeSar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16700/16658/cfd742ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Don CeSar 3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL £376 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,114 reviews) Room had some issues. Staff were friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=16658&PinnedHotelID=16658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748326) [See all 15,129 properties in South Bradenton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975748326) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check South Bradenton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748326&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748326&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748326&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748326&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748326&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748326&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton ![Sarasota_WestSamoset_553248623282278420-1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623282278420/5bd90ab4-3a97-4ca8-a5a4-9cb18854c8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Samoset Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bradenton-West-Samoset.dx553248623282278420) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Pine-Lakes.dx553248635976473272) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Village-Of-The-Arts.dx553248635976480829) ![Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court, downtown Bradenton, Florida ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939284608502312960/b3908ae5-349c-4b9d-a966-8024e3717215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bradenton-Downtown-Bradenton.dx939284608502312960) ![Bradenton, Florida, USA Downtown on the Manatee River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481656/0e49269c-36af-44c5-8b2b-4b235b404ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-River-District.dx553248635976481656) ![City skyline from Bayfront Park over Sarasota Bay at night in Sarasota Florida USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623282278434/4b9ce76d-0d3e-42fa-9848-b36fef814879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bayshore Gardens 3/5(1 area review) 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. 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