Sunny Shores Travel Guide
Bradenton
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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.
Things to do

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

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

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Top hotels in Sunny Shores

Kompose Boutique Hotel
My boyfriend and I had a short stay. Jeanna was super sweet during check in. The decor is really cute and peppy! The property is clean. Our King room smelt really nice and fresh. AC blew cold, everything was very clean. The towels were plush. The bed to our surprise was very comfy. We did use our ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
I was there for work so can’t review the pool as I didn’t use it. It appears clean an very nice.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Really Good stay
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Beautiful
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Beach was so close and convenient to room location. Great pool area. Walking distance to restaurants. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean property and room.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Staff was great. We were pleasantly surprised that the breakfast that was included with our stay was actually pretty good! Most "free" breakfasts aren't great, but this was.
Reviewed on 6 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 Coquina Beach.

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 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 Robinson Preserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.
