Riviera Dunes Travel Guide
Palmetto
Visit Riviera Dunes
Popular places to visit
Bradenton Area Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Emerson Point Preserve
You can take time to visit Emerson Point Preserve during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your travels in Palmetto. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Andersen Race Park
Take the family on an outing to Andersen Race Park during your trip to Palmetto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Palmetto with a visit to Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Moccasin Wallow Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palmetto at Moccasin Wallow Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Riviera Dunes
Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Great place to stay, very modern and beautiful. We really enjoyed everything in this place."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"Family friendly"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Not up to the standards of other Margaritaville properties. Air conditioning did not cool in main area. Bathroom floor was filthy and bathroom smelled. Furniture was stained. Had a room on the Tiki Bar side and we could hear the banging from the music through the walls, thank goodness the music ended ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"The toilet was not securely mounted to the floor, the AC was a little loud, other then these two items the room was quite and the hotel grounds were fine."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"No free beach chairs 19$ ea. a day. Umbrella 19$ a day. 25$ a day to park at their hotel parking lot. Not advertised. Bad business policy. Won’t stay again."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
"We had a fantastic stay at Tropical Beach Resorts in Siesta Key. The location couldn't be better — our suite was only about 300 feet from the beach access, which made trips to the sand and surf effortless. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Daily housekeeping was a nice touch — ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riviera Dunes
Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
Bay Colony
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay Colony and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
Waterford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waterford and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
Imperial Lakewood's
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Imperial Lakewood's and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
Regency Oaks
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regency Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
