South Bradenton Travel Guide

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South Bradenton

Popular places to visit

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

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.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
Riverwalk

Riverwalk

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Riverwalk
South Florida Museum featuring interior views

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

5/5(1 review)

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park 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.

Palma Sola Botanical Park

DeSoto Square

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at DeSoto Square during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

DeSoto Square

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

You can take time to visit Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf during your travels to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

Things to do

Bradenton: Adventure Course Entry Ticket

Bradenton: Adventure Course Entry Ticket

฿2,354
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Adventure Course Entry Ticket
Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

฿1,784
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

฿2,109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours

Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours

฿17,843
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours
Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

฿1,795
per adult
Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour
Dolphin breaching in the Guld of Mexico during a sunset tour

Dolphin Watching boat tour around Anna Maria Island

฿14,686
per traveller
Dolphin Watching boat tour around Anna Maria Island
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Top hotels in South Bradenton

Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel

2.5 out of 5
2215 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL
The price is ฿3,854 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,854
฿4,355 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"They were very professional, clean and friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,139 reviews)
"It was clean and cute. We had to wait for our room to be available but the staff was apologetic and tried to male up for it. We were disappointed that the balcony didn't have what was pictured but it was a nice large space."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Kompose Boutique Hotel
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
The price is ฿4,653 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,653
฿5,990 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,778 reviews)
"The bed was firm, but the property was quiet, clean, and comfortable. This was one if the most relaxing getaways I've been on. I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

3.5 out of 5
202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
The price is ฿4,653 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,653
฿6,165 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,520 reviews)
"The property was good , surrounded area was very poor a lot of closed down buildings and a lot of homeless people"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
The price is ฿5,479 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,479
฿6,989 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,577 reviews)
"Great location and pool"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is ฿4,928 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,928
฿6,374 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"The staff at the front desk and at the pool were very pleasant and attentive. Parking Was expensive in my opinion, but the guys and girls would run around and get your car when you needed. Valet only. No microwave to heat anything up even though it’s always hot in Florida."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Westin Sarasota
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton

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West Samoset

Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.

West Samoset
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Pine Lakes

Though Pine Lakes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

Pine Lakes
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Village of the Arts

Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Village of the Arts
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Downtown Bradenton

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Bradenton and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Downtown Bradenton
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Bayshore Gardens

3/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to Powel Crosley Estate and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Bayshore Gardens
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River District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

River District

South Bradenton Travel Guide