Pine Lakes Travel Guide
Bradenton
Visit Pine Lakes
Things to do

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Pine Lakes

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"It was a very short stay but the property was an amazing deal for the price and we are already planning a longer stay here. Breakfast was great and pool was perfect per my wife."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"We spent a few days spanning the 4th of July. As expected, the amount of fellow travelers was significant. The staff did their best to keep up with the tidal wave of people, some slip ups were to be expected. All in all, a very pleasant stay. Highly recommended"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"I would stay again as the location is great!!!!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Don CeSar
"Friendly staff with various amenities such as two pools, multiple bars and first-rate beach access."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"The room we had was great for us. It had everything we needed, and it was clean and the air condition worked well. We had a cold room every night. After our sheets were changed the first day there was a puke smell on our next set of sheets. We said something to the cleaning lady the next morning ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

SkyBeach Resort
"Wrong room category was sold to me…property blamed Expedia for that…my anniversary surprise gift was ruined and neither front desk nor General Manager cared to address our situation and never responded to our call…will never go back!!!!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Pine Lakes

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.

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.












