Guidebook for Bradenton Beach
Food Scene
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrDelicious food! Great happy hour.
Great food. Outdoor dining right on the beach. Watch fantastic sunsets while you enjoy dinner.
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveGreat food. Outdoor dining right on the beach. Watch fantastic sunsets while you enjoy dinner.
Enjoy the best seafood around at reasonable prices. Outdoor dining only but you can get take out as well. They also have a fresh market if you want to pick something up to cook later.
102 locals recommend
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WEnjoy the best seafood around at reasonable prices. Outdoor dining only but you can get take out as well. They also have a fresh market if you want to pick something up to cook later.
A visit to the island would not be complete without stopping at Joe's for some delicious homemade ice cream. They also offer a lunch menu.
9 locals recommend
Joe's Eats & Sweets
219 Gulf Dr SA visit to the island would not be complete without stopping at Joe's for some delicious homemade ice cream. They also offer a lunch menu.
Bring the entire family to this great restaurant for some fresh seafood!
30 locals recommend
Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Cortez
6696 Cortez Rd WBring the entire family to this great restaurant for some fresh seafood!
Craving pizza or other Italian food? Oma's pizza has been around for years and they have some great pizza and other dishes.
24 locals recommend
Oma Pizza & Restaurant
201 Gulf Dr NCraving pizza or other Italian food? Oma's pizza has been around for years and they have some great pizza and other dishes.
Smoqehouse
1701 Gulf Dr NGreat BBQ just on the corner. Just steps from the condo!
Want the best burger in town at a good price? Come to Skinny's! It is a open air restaurant with a true island feel.
41 locals recommend
Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf DrWant the best burger in town at a good price? Come to Skinny's! It is a open air restaurant with a true island feel.
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NNice place on the beach to get great seafood!
Shopping
Want to pick something up for a remembrance of your vacation? Green Turtle Shell and Gift Shop has something for everyone.
The Green Turtle Shell & Gift Shop
701 Gulf Dr NWant to pick something up for a remembrance of your vacation? Green Turtle Shell and Gift Shop has something for everyone.
Shop for discounts at brand name stores like Coach, Ann Taylor, Nike, etc. Many shops and restaurants.
194 locals recommend
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdShop for discounts at brand name stores like Coach, Ann Taylor, Nike, etc. Many shops and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Take the kids to see a variety of sea life, sharks and manatees. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this aquarium. They also have touch pools to be able to touch sting rays.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyTake the kids to see a variety of sea life, sharks and manatees. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this aquarium. They also have touch pools to be able to touch sting rays.
Take a Seqway tour. There is no better way to really see the island close up!
6 locals recommend
Segs By The Sea
103 Gulf Dr NTake a Seqway tour. There is no better way to really see the island close up!
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic public beach. Has a cafe right on the beach to grab a bite to eat or bring a picnic lunch! Restrooms and showers available. Large sugar sand beach and clear blue water. Fun for all!
138 locals recommend
Coquina Beach station
Fantastic public beach. Has a cafe right on the beach to grab a bite to eat or bring a picnic lunch! Restrooms and showers available. Large sugar sand beach and clear blue water. Fun for all!
Give parasailing a try! See the island from a view from above!
18 locals recommend
Bradenton Beach Parasailing
200 Bridge StGive parasailing a try! See the island from a view from above!
Take the kids for an outing of adventure mini golf. This place is a lot of fun, especially in the evening.
22 locals recommend
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
2000 Cortez Rd WTake the kids for an outing of adventure mini golf. This place is a lot of fun, especially in the evening.
Arts & Culture
Ringling Museum station
Parks & Nature
Bring the kids and feed flamingos. See alligators and other reptiles. Take a picture holding a parrot. Everyone will have a fun time!
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdBring the kids and feed flamingos. See alligators and other reptiles. Take a picture holding a parrot. Everyone will have a fun time!
Essentials
Decide to eat in? Publix grocery store is located only one mile a way. Stop by and pick up anything you might need.
68 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay DrDecide to eat in? Publix grocery store is located only one mile a way. Stop by and pick up anything you might need.
WalMart is located about 7 miles away. This store has everything you could possibly need at cheaper prices too!
30 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd WWalMart is located about 7 miles away. This store has everything you could possibly need at cheaper prices too!