Riviera Dunes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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Popular places to visit

Bradenton Area Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in 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.
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your travels in Palmetto. Stroll along 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.
Felts Audubon Preserve
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Felts Audubon Preserve, a lovely green space in Palmetto. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
Activities

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Anna Maria Island: Sandbar and Shelling Trip
Our pick of the best Riviera Dunes Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Wonderful place to stay!"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"My complaint is they start cleaning at 830 am and, when you are trying to rest that is no good,you ask for coffee or other things oh we don't have any more, no microwave you can use and charge you 25 dollars for service fee per day but is not there when you do your reservation."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
"We had an amazing experience staying at the grand at the island grand at tradewinds. From our check in and welcome to the checkout and everything in between was wonderful. Staff was helpful and friendly and went above and beyond. The room and the grounds were clean and well maintained. There are ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"Paid $125 for a poolside cabana which included a fruit tray and 6 waters. After several requests for our food tray we finally had to ask the manager to check on it at 4:40 pm. Finally got it which was pretty late since dinner was right around the corner. No one wanted to fill up on fruit when the ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"On a holiday the hotel had no night live time. At 8 pm was dead and you can’t make any type of noise around 9 pm because all the guest are sleeping according to the staff. I believe this hotel is for like retired guest that come to read and sleep. The bbq are which you can seat down and talk or play ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026

The Don CeSar
"Great looking hotel. Great location Room was not ready until nearly 6pm though, which is bad."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Riviera Dunes
Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.

Bay Colony
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay Colony and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Ellenton Premium Outlets.

Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.

Imperial Lakewood's
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Imperial Lakewood's and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Andersen Race Park.

Waterford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waterford and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Andersen Race Park.

