Sunny Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

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.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
Riverwalk

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.

Riverwalk
South Florida Museum showing interior views

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.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park 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.

Palma Sola Botanical Park

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.

IMG Academy

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.

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch

Activities

Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours

Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours

AU$843
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours
Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

AU$84
per adult
Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour
Private 8 hour Fishing Activity with Master Captain Bill

Private 8 hour Fishing Activity with Master Captain Bill

AU$1,686
per adult
Private 8 hour Fishing Activity with Master Captain Bill
6 Hour Private Fishing Tour in Sarasota with Master Captain Bill

6 Hour Private Fishing Tour in Sarasota with Master Captain Bill

AU$1,226
per adult
6 Hour Private Fishing Tour in Sarasota with Master Captain Bill
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Our pick of the best Sunny Shores Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,247 reviews)
"Decent hotel close to the airport"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

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Kompose Boutique Hotel
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
The price is AU$275 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$275
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,860 reviews)
"The property staff was great, we loved that they have coffee available for the guests, parking was closed to the property, it was good overall. Now, the things we didn’t like are, one is that there is a separate company that rents the equipment for the beach, it was like they own the beach, in other ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is AU$315 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$315
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,351 reviews)
"Needs some upgrades on current rooms, but we had a great stay there"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
The price is AU$315 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$315
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,644 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay on the sound. Exceptional staff."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$347 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$347
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,054 reviews)
"I would not stay in a downtown hotel in Sarasota again. There was really nothing to do. Of course Lido Beach and St Armand’s Circle were near but not within walking distance. I would have liked to get up in the morning and walk somewhere. I also didn’t like paying $50/day parking but there was no ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

The Westin Sarasota
Sirata St. Pete Beach

Sirata St. Pete Beach

3 out of 5
5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,361 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Sunny Shores

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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.

Coral Shores
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Heron's Watch

While Heron's Watch isn't home to many top sights, Coquina Beach and Historic Bridge Street Pier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Heron's Watch
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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.

Belair Bayou
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Palma Sola

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

Palma Sola
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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.

Shore Acre Heights
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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.

Harbor Hills

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