South Bradenton Travel Guide
Bradenton


Visit South Bradenton
Popular places to visit

IMG Academy
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit IMG Academy during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
You can take time to visit Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

LECOM Park
Catch an event at LECOM Park during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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.

IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Catch an event at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in South Bradenton

Cedar Run Resort - Roam Hospitality
"We loved our condo and it had everything we needed for our family of four. There were no other guests around us so we really had free roam of the amazing pool with a slide, pool toys, lounge chairs, and cornhole. The communication was not successful with the Expedia “message host” option, but the ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Best hotel shower ever! Water pressure was amazing! Rain style shower head. Full size pillows were great."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"We stopped by the front desk to let them know that our air conditioner was not working. By the time we got back from dinner, maintenance had already replaced the unit."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"It truly was a pleasure staying at the Golden Host Resort, it was really close to the beaches and downtown. The room was very nice and clean, I’ll definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

The Don CeSar
"The staff was incredibly helpful from early check in , late check out, information on places to visit, where to eat and the amenities of the resort."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

SkyBeach Resort
"Great place to stay for any length of time. Beautiful area, user friendly location, lots of fun activities, delish food and friendly helpful staff."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Bradenton

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.

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.
Coral Shores
Though Coral Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Palma Sola Bay.

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.












