Waterford Travel Guide
Palmetto

Visit Waterford
Things to do

Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Anna Maria Island

Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Top hotels in Waterford

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"I’ve stayed here twice in the last two months. First time, the air conditioning in the room wouldn’t get cold. Second time, couldn’t get hot water in the shower late at night."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

The Don CeSar
"Very good"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

Sirata St. Pete Beach Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Very clean, friendly, quiet, beautiful views from 8th floor. So relaxing. Will be back!"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Waterford

Riviera Dunes
Riviera Dunes 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.

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

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

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.

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 Moccasin Wallow Golf Club and Ellenton Premium Outlets.



