Sunny Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunny Shores
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.

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.
Activities

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Sunny Shores Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Great place for families to vacation
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Nice !!!!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

SkyBeach Resort
We had a walk out room with a beach view which was beautiful. Jamie who helped us with the kayaks was very nice and informative. Outdoor pools were nice, bummer the hot tub was not working. Downfall to the property, not enough beach chairs to accommodate guest and day pass visitors.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Amenities were awesome. Very nice resort. Rooms were a little outdated but perfect for a family vacation. My only complaint was they tried to charge me 25$ a night x5 nights for a bassinet for my newborn. I went and bought one for 60$. Resort fees and parking really add up- over 400$ for a 5 night ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The hotel is very nice and would give it a 5 star review but breakfast was a disaster. The hotel was clearly not prepared for a spring break and the amount of guests having breakfast in a short window: 6:30-9:30am. Who gets up at 6:30am on vacations anyway??? There was not enough tables and chairs, ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunny Shores

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.

Heron's Watch
While Heron's Watch isn't home to many top sights, Coquina Beach and Cortez Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, LECOM Park and Anna Maria Sound are some notable places to visit nearby.
