Waterford
Palmetto
Popular places to visit
Bradenton Area Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Emerson Point Preserve
You can take time to visit Emerson Point Preserve during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Andersen Race Park
Take the family on an outing to Andersen Race Park during your trip to Palmetto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your trip to Palmetto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
You can take time to visit Terra Ceia Preserve State Park during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunrises.
Moccasin Wallow Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palmetto at Moccasin Wallow Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Waterford
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Dinner at the bistro was ok after an hour wait with hardly anyone else there.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Only was there for one night unfortunately. We’re already planning our next visit. The view from our room was awesome. 10/10 recommend RumFish Resort
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Great place to start a tropical getaway. Very nice decorations and easy access to many family friendly places!
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
SkyBeach Resort
When I pulled up I thought it looked like a standard type Florida motel but……. I was wrong. Once you enter the back of the resort you will be totally surprised with 2 really nice pools, jacuzzi, very clean beach scene, beach restaurant , gourmet restaurant and bar and a really nice coffee shop.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
very close to beach and plenty to do
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Everything was great
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterford
Imperial Lakewood's
While Imperial Lakewood's isn't home to many top sights, Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex and Ellenton Premium Outlets are some notable places to visit nearby.
Regency Oaks
Regency Oaks might not have many top sights, but Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bay Colony
While Bay Colony might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
Riviera Dunes
Though Riviera Dunes might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Village Historical Park.
Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum.
Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.