West Samoset Travel Guide
Bradenton
Visit West Samoset
Popular places to visit
IMG Academy
Enjoy the student vibe around IMG Academy, a top university 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.
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.
Things to do
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Top hotels in West Samoset
Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Great place to stay for the weekend!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"My complaint is they start cleaning at 830 am and, when you are trying to rest that is no good,you ask for coffee or other things oh we don't have any more, no microwave you can use and charge you 25 dollars for service fee per day but is not there when you do your reservation."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
"On a holiday the hotel had no night live time. At 8 pm was dead and you can’t make any type of noise around 9 pm because all the guest are sleeping according to the staff. I believe this hotel is for like retired guest that come to read and sleep. The bbq are which you can seat down and talk or play ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
SkyBeach Resort
"Good location, beachfront was good except for sea weed"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
"Friendly, quiet, Close to restaurants"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"Very convenient and close to the air port"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Samoset
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.
South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.
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.
