Bayfront Travel Guide
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Things to do
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
฿2,151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
฿1,820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
฿2,391
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
฿3,648
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
฿1,975
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
฿4,879
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Bayfront
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is ฿1,526 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿1,526
฿2,434 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (5,839 reviews)
"I like it."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿5,105 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,105
฿6,703 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,470 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,470
฿5,910 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,745 reviews)
"Our second visit here and we absolutely love the private apts"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is ฿10,877 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿10,877
฿13,785 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean. The only issue was the pool that it should be more clean. They should clean the pool every day. The bottom of the pool was dirty."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is ฿3,226 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,226
฿3,645 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Zota Beach Resort
4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr Longboat Key FL
The price is ฿7,571 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,571
฿10,050 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Longboat Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
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Where to stay in Bayfront
Find the best Bayfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Lido Key
Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
South Sarasota
Though South Sarasota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siesta Key Beach and The Landings.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Florida Studio Theatre.
Palmer Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Sarasota Square.
