Sunny Shores Travel Guide
Bradenton

Visit Sunny Shores
Things to do

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Sunny Shores

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Tropical Beach Resorts

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"Our rooms were clean and comfortable and loved the upgrade with a balcony. I loved the little coffee/breakfast bar. Staff was so very helpful and went out of their way to answer any questions and help us. The only thing questionable was the creamer in my room for coffee. It was rock solid and very ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
"This hotel has a great location. The staff is so nice they care you and go through all the details that makes you feel like home. The only thing was the breakfast that we found the bread wasn't fresh, the eggs tasted like boxed frozen food . The service was nice but too slow and meals were cold. ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Don CeSar
"Positives- Most all team members were nice, courteous and more than willing to help. Beach attendants were outstanding. Negatives- 1 Roach in room first 2 minutes. Rooms small. A/C would not cool less than 71. Bathrooms were like a phone booth….TINY. Wife got 16 mosquito bites near pool area one ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Sunny Shores

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

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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

Downtown Bradenton
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.














