West Bradenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit West Bradenton
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.

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.

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.

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

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Our pick of the best West Bradenton Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Very clean! & the vibes were perfect"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Excelente atención"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"Facility was very clean! Room was in good shape and everything was in working order. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of activities in and outside the hotel. Another Adult pool would be useful. Food in restaurants was very good. More than 1 restaurant had the same menu. Maybe more variety ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"My room was constantly damp. The shower curtain was too short, so everything I showered, there was water everywhere. Including seeping into sleeping area. I was constantly sopping up water from the floor. Shower aside, the pool was wonderful and so was the staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"Read everything. Parking is $25 a day plus a $40 a day resort fee (not sure what for) the chairs on the beach are NOT complimentary they too have a daily rate. $350 a night for a standard room I really didn’t expect extra fees and having to pay for beach equipment. The soap in the rooms was the best ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
"Stayed at the pool!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Bradenton

Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shore Acre Heights
Shore Acre Heights 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.

Belair Bayou
When in Belair Bayou, you can plan a visit to The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

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

Pine Lakes
Though Pine Lakes may 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.
