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
"I have to say this has been the best hotel I have stayed in a long time. Clean, Modern, a lot of parking available, awesome pool and spa, the breakfast buffet was awesome and the hotel staff were amazing, going back to Sarasota in the future just to say here. The rooms were crazy modern."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
"This hotel is old and the rooms a bit musty. There is still only one elevator working. There is a new portion of the property called The Hall. Overall restaurants were pretty good but prices very high. Most of the amenities were available to use due to weather which was unfortunate bc we booked specifically ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Good"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"Good"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

The Don CeSar
"Really exceptional property. Only thing I didn't love was the elevators. Kind of confusing but got the hang of it."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Sunny Shores

Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Robinson Preserve 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 LECOM Park and Emerson Point Preserve.

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.














