Cortez

Travel Guide

Aerial view of Cortez Beach, Bradenton, Florida
Aerial view of Cortez Beach, Bradenton, Florida
It was about this spot where a manatee popped its head up, right in front of my kayak and then proceeded to swim directly beneath my kayak in crystal clear shallow water. 

I opted to just totally engage myself in the experience instead of trying to photograph it.

We rented our kayaks from a place called Kayak Jack's. They were great! You pick a drop-off location and specify a time and your kayaks will be awaiting you, ready for launch! 

http://www.kayak-jacks.com

“You choose the location, We bring the Fun!”
The Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island area offers many great locations for kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. 

This is a shot of kayaking on Sarasota Bay near Leffis Key.

We rented our kayaks from a place called Kayak Jack's. They were great! You pick a drop-off location and specify a time and your kayaks will be awaiting you, ready for launch! 

http://www.kayak-jacks.com

“You choose the location, We bring the Fun!”
Great fish and chips eatery. Right on the water.
Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,865 reviews)
Always looked and smelled very clean! Beds and pillows were extremely comfortable.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is RM585 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
RM585
RM753 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,201 reviews)
Place was close to private beach and room was clean. Could not get truly hot water in bathroom sink, Staff very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
The price is RM653 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
RM653
RM990 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,580 reviews)
Outdoors is great. Location is good. Indoors is clean but out of date.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,201 reviews)
Place was close to private beach and room was clean. Could not get truly hot water in bathroom sink, Staff very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key

Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key

2.5 out of 5
1735 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota FL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,225 reviews)
Everything work and very clean

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
Captiva Beach Resort

Captiva Beach Resort

3 out of 5
6772 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
Stay at this beach condo in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
This hotel was great! We had a two bedroom suite for a very reasonable rate. Well stocked kitchen, clean, close to the beach, easy parking, nice front desk staff. I would recommend this hotel very much.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Captiva Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do