Ivan’s guidebook
Sightseeing/Free activities
Perfect place to witness native Florida and fauna and flora. Also a great place to hike, bike or kayak/paddleboard. The north side has trails and fishing areas. the south end has a rubber track for runners that spans 2.5 K per round. The nest is on the south end and has a play area for kids to expend energy. This place is a must see for nature lovers.
The NEST at Robinson Preserve
840 99th St NWPerfect place to witness native Florida and fauna and flora. Also a great place to hike, bike or kayak/paddleboard. The north side has trails and fishing areas. the south end has a rubber track for runners that spans 2.5 K per round. The nest is on the south end and has a play area for kids to expend energy. This place is a must see for nature lovers.
A riverside promenade in downtown Bradenton surrounded by restaurants, playgrounds and a skate park. A good place to walk or just people watch.
87 locals recommend
Riverwalk
452 3rd Ave WA riverside promenade in downtown Bradenton surrounded by restaurants, playgrounds and a skate park. A good place to walk or just people watch.
A local garden with native Florida and international plants that grow in this climate.
31 locals recommend
Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NWA local garden with native Florida and international plants that grow in this climate.
Great place to hike , get in touch with nature and explore the history of the first Europeans and Native Americans who colonized the area.
105 locals recommend
DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyGreat place to hike , get in touch with nature and explore the history of the first Europeans and Native Americans who colonized the area.
Great place to fish without need for Florida fishing license, also can eat fresh caught fish from local waters.
111 locals recommend
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrGreat place to fish without need for Florida fishing license, also can eat fresh caught fish from local waters.
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WDowntown Bradenton
1005 1st Ave WAnna Maria Beach
Coquina Beach station
Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore Drnorthern most tip of the islan
Beer Can Island
North Shore RoadJewfish Key
If you bring a boat this small island is the place to anchor and enjoy the water.
Egmont Key State Park
great place to visit if you have a boat with you
North entrance is great place for sight seeing and nature lovers paradise.
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWNorth entrance is great place for sight seeing and nature lovers paradise.
Palma Sola Causeway Park
9917 Manatee Ave WThe only dog friendly beach in bradenton
Portosueno Park
1206 Alcazar Drsee manatees in the cooler months of the year.
Leffis Key Preserve
Gulf Drive Southgreat little hike
Florida Maritime Museum
4415 119th St WHome of the Bradenton Marauders/ Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. Catch a game check online for schedules.
27 locals recommend
McKechnie Stadium
1611 9th St WHome of the Bradenton Marauders/ Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. Catch a game check online for schedules.
Shopping
Shopping/ Dining may be expensive but great place to people watch.
297 locals recommend
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleShopping/ Dining may be expensive but great place to people watch.
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdDiscount shopping for brand name stuff.
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrChristmaslight during Nov to Jan
The Sea Hagg
4419 Cortez Rd WGinny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf Driveshop for local art and trinkets
Food scene
Ortygia
1418 13th St Wgreat italian food
Château 13
535 13th St WThe Best food...Pricey though....
Michael John's Restaurant (MJ's)
1040 Carlton Arms Blvdask for the crispy duck yummy!!
Thai Palace
4756 Cortez Rd WGreat Thai food...Panang Duck my favorite.
Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WOK food but the view is awesome
Food is good... But the fun part is the second floor where the bar and deserts are found
43 locals recommend
Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrFood is good... But the fun part is the second floor where the bar and deserts are found
Cortez Kitchen
4528 119th St WGreat sea food. bring your boat and dock it in the back.
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrFund place to have seafood close to beaches.
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine Avereminds me of chipotle but healthier ingredients.
great views of the blue water good food but pricey. you can park your boat on the dock.
65 locals recommend
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway Stgreat views of the blue water good food but pricey. you can park your boat on the dock.
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St Wgreat local brewery
Magnanimous Brewing Bradenton
803 17th Avenue WestLocal brewery
3 Keys Brewing and Eatery
2505 Manatee Ave Elocal brewery/eatery
Mattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront Blvdgreat food
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrVery expensive but Very good!!
One of the best seafood spots in Bradenton. bring your boat and dock it at the restaurant.
98 locals recommend
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WOne of the best seafood spots in Bradenton. bring your boat and dock it at the restaurant.
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave Wquick eats fried seafood great price very tasty!!
Cortez Clam Factory
10104 Cortez Rd Wwalking distance from the Haus!!
Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Cortez
6696 Cortez Rd WSage Biscuit Cafe
6656 Cortez Rd WGreat for breakfast and lunch only
Modern Chop Inc
1830 59th Street Westgreat local restaurant bradenton original
Bait and tackle
place where I get my live bait for fishing on the dock. about 1 mile west on cortez Rd. Live shrimp are the best.
Annie's Bait & Tackle
4334 127th St Wplace where I get my live bait for fishing on the dock. about 1 mile west on cortez Rd. Live shrimp are the best.
Fish AMI Fishing Charters
200 Bridge Streetgo on a fishing charter
Boat/Bike/golf cart rental
Cortez Watersports
4328 127th St WBoat rentals and Jetski
Beach'N Rides and Rentals
8607 Cortez Rd Wget your bikes/boats / golf carts for your vcation.
H2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental
4110 127th St WCponies Beach Horseback Rides
8400 Manatee Ave Whorse back riding on the beach
Kayak Jacks Paddlesports Kayak & SUP Rentals Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Robinson Preserve
5501 Marina DrAnna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf Drtake a dolphin tour
Salty Buddha Paddle & Yoga Co
119 Bridge StreetYOLO Parasailing & Adventures
2506 4110 127th St WMarkets
Cortez Bait & Seafood Retail
12110 Cortez Rd WLocal fish market
Bradenton Farmers Market
400 12th St WChop Shop
5906 Manatee Ave Wlocal butcher shop great quality meats antibiotic free
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WNeighborhoods
Cortez is originally and continues to be a fishing villlage. Today the tradition of fishing continues with stone crab and inshore fishing for game fish as well as mullet fishing with nets. The area has become attractive to tourists who want to stay near the beach without having to deal with the heavy traffic of the island. The area is dotted with seafood restaurants and fishing charters, water recreation sports. The atmosphere is very laid back everyone is in shorts and flip flops. Most shops and restaurants are mom and pop owned. The locals are very friendly and are thankful to the many visitors who come every year.
15 locals recommend
Cortez
Cortez is originally and continues to be a fishing villlage. Today the tradition of fishing continues with stone crab and inshore fishing for game fish as well as mullet fishing with nets. The area has become attractive to tourists who want to stay near the beach without having to deal with the heavy traffic of the island. The area is dotted with seafood restaurants and fishing charters, water recreation sports. The atmosphere is very laid back everyone is in shorts and flip flops. Most shops and restaurants are mom and pop owned. The locals are very friendly and are thankful to the many visitors who come every year.