South Bradenton Travel Guide
Bradenton


Visit South Bradenton
Stay near popular South Bradenton attractions
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

2-Hour Sunset Cruise Tour in St. Petersburg

Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in South Bradenton

Cedar Run Resort - Roam Hospitality
"The place was great, we'll equipped for all our needs. The pool was amazing!"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"all good for the average person"
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Tropical Beach Resorts

The Don CeSar
"Some of the property was showing its age. But the stand out are the staff that work there. Everyone was so warm & helpful. My sisters & I were having a sisters vacation & your staff made us feel so welcome. If I could shout out a few staff members. Nicole at the lobby bar. It was her bday but she ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Lido Beach Resort
"This is a recently rehabbed “motel” that has transformed itself into a high-end beachfront resort in a very nice part of Sarasota. The restaurant on the eighth floor of the new tower is outstanding, and has spectacular views up and down the Gulf Coast. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Where to stay in South Bradenton

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Coquina Beach.












