South Bradenton
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Popular places to visit
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.
Riverwalk
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.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.
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.
Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Things to do
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in South Bradenton
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Didn't receive the balcony but everything else is great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Beautiful facility. Very relaxing. Staff is awesome. Beach is amazing!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The rooms were super clean, the staff texted and checked in on us daily seeing if we needed anything. They have two restaurants on site and a great big pool.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Carlisle Inn
Cleanliness and friendliness of staff
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Don CeSar
Great location. Wonderful attentive staff took care of everything all weekend.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Service was impeccable, rooms were beautiful, and the food was delicious.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton
West Samoset
Travellers like the shopping in West Samoset, and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
