South Bradenton
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Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

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.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your visit to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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.
Things to do

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure
Top hotels in South Bradenton

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Love the convenience to airport, UTC, IMG and beaches.!! Always feel safe… stay here often but many management and staff changes since last summer. Not as warm and fuzzy as before. Not nearly as clean, and sneaky charges for parking that weren’t discussed prior. A non smoking boutique hotel always ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Super good people, fun stay.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Very impressed with our stay, the staff was very welcoming and helpful. Location is perfect for the beach, clean rooms. We will be coming back!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Great
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Lido Beach Resort
Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

The Don CeSar
Friendly staff, clean spacious room, comfortable bed, easy on off the highway. Family friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bradenton

West Samoset
Travelers 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 might 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
Though Village of the Arts might 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.

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

Bayshore Gardens
Bayshore Gardens is well-liked for its beaches. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

