Beautiful white sand beaches and incredible blue waters are what characterize Bradenton, Florida. If you visit this incredible destination located on the Gulf Coast, you can count on excellent diving, fresh local cuisine and friendly people. If you feel like taking a short sightseeing trip, you’ll find Tampa just 45 minutes away. True relaxation awaits you at this favorite tourist destination, as you won’t find any high-rise hotels or fast-food chains.
Made up of three distinct areas, there is plenty to choose from in Bradenton. You can choose a Bradenton beach vacation rental on Siesta Key, one of the most stunning beaches in the world. Siesta Key has been included in several “best of” lists, including “America’s Best Beaches,” “Best of the Best Sand,” and “Third Best Walking Beach in the U.S.” Of course, why would you want to trust someone else’s word? Come dig your own toes in the sand here near a Bradenton vacation rental and decide for yourself.
If you like to escape to a secluded getaway, a Bradenton beach vacation rental on Lido Key may be your choice. Here you will find the small and private North Lido Beach, as well as the spectacular setting of South Lido Beach, set in acres of Australian pines with paths and trails winding through them. The third area in the Bradenton region is Ana Maria Island. Staying in a Bradenton villa here immerses you in an “Old Florida” atmosphere, complete with mom-and-pop shops and a very laid-back attitude.
If you ever feel like getting off the beach, you’ll have plenty of options to fill your time. Most activities will be within biking or free trolley distance of hotels in Bradenton, Florida. With so much water around the inlets and bays, as well as in the gulf, you may decide to explore in a canoe or kayak. Maybe try parasailing or take a charter cruise for sailing or deep sea fishing. There’s also plenty to explore on foot around your Bradenton accommodation. There are numerous nature trails or nature tours you can take, many in protected areas like the Emerson Point Conservation Reserve and the Coquina Bay Walk.
Golfers can fully enjoy a stay at Bradenton, Florida hotels, as there are more than 20 golf courses within a 7-mile radius. Among them are some of the highest-rated courses in Florida. For a dose of culture, you can head south to Sarasota County, known as Florida’s Cultural Coast. You can attend an opera, symphony or ballet, or explore the many galleries, before returning to your comfortable accommodation in nearby Bradenton.
Regardless of how you spend your time, you will feel like there isn’t enough.