Sunny Shores
Bradenton
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Popular places to visit

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your visit 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.

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.

Manatee Village Historical Park
You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
IMG Academy
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit IMG Academy, during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Sunny Shores

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Was not expecting the hotel to be so great, close to the airport. What a surprise, the place was one of the best boutique hotels I have stayed at. Will definitely go back when traveling to Sarasota.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Beautiful facility. Very relaxing. Staff is awesome. Beach is amazing!
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Staff
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
3yes but no restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The room was quiet, the staff was friendly and very close to beach!
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Tradewinds always a ten out of 10 for us! See you next year
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunny Shores

Coral Shores
Though Coral Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Palma Sola Bay.

Belair Bayou
While there might not be top attractions in Belair Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palma Sola Bay and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

Palma Sola
Travelers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shore Acre Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shore Acre Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Harbor Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Harbor Hills and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

West Bradenton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bradenton and surrounding area, you can visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

