West Bradenton, FL
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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 visit 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.
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.
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
West Bradenton Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Julio and Valerie were great the staff were amazing
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Room was clean. Too bright in morning if you want to sleep in. Need better black curtains. Overall good place to stay. New pool was enjoyable!
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Staff always greet with a smile
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
Wonderful staff—especially Glen—and a great location steps from the beach. Loved the suite with balcony.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Island Grand at TradeWinds
We had an amazing time at the resort. It was nice that our boys who are 18 and 15 could go do there own thing while my wife and me could enjoy the beach. They played bags and used their skim boards. Staff was really good as well.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
We had a short but very pleasant stay at the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville. Our room had a lovely water view, and the entire property is beautifully maintained. A relaxing and enjoyable stop, would happily return.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Other neighborhoods around West Bradenton

Harbor Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Harbor Hills and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Shore Acre Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shore Acre Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Belair Bayou
While there might not be top attractions in Belair Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Palma Sola
Travelers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.

