Riviera Dunes Travel Guide
Palmetto
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Popular places to visit
Bradenton Area Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Emerson Point Preserve
You can take time to visit Emerson Point Preserve during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your travels in Palmetto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
You can take time to visit Terra Ceia Preserve State Park during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunrises.
Andersen Race Park
Take the family on an outing to Andersen Race Park during your trip to Palmetto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Palmetto Historical Park
Explore the great outdoors at Palmetto Historical Park, a lovely green space in Palmetto.
Things to do
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach
Exclusive Kayak Expedition: Exploring the Mangroves to Shell Key
Top hotels in Riviera Dunes
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Good staff nice room good service price was great
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Staff was friendly. The room could have been cleaner - laminated floors were dirty. The bed was really soft, not enough pillows. The shower could use a grab bar. Was thankful for laundry facility. We were there two weeks and could have used clean sheets at least once during our stay. We were on the ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Great time
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Clean nice location but it’s a short walk to beach
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Room was too small to have 2 queen beds. The one nearer the window had the AC unit protruding into the room leaving insufficient space to fit My leg. The opposite bed had only a few more inches clearance. Should have single king bed
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Don CeSar
LOVED this hotel. The art deco pink historic vibe is awesome as is the pool, the beach, the unique coffee shop (yay no starbucks) and, restaurants are good albeit a bit pricey. The rooms are a tad small, but the bldg is old, so there is that consideration --- but overall, we LOVED our time spent ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riviera Dunes
Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
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.
Waterford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waterford and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park.
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 Ellenton Premium Outlets and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park.
Regency Oaks
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regency Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
