Guidebook for Bradenton
Food Scene
I would eat here every day if I could. Fast, fresh, organic when possible gourmet Mexican street food. My favorite order--- 2 Poppo's tacos, fresh chips and salsa, and 221BC Kombucha.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveI would eat here every day if I could. Fast, fresh, organic when possible gourmet Mexican street food. My favorite order--- 2 Poppo's tacos, fresh chips and salsa, and 221BC Kombucha.
They have seating inside, an outdoor covered patio, and also a walk up ordering window. Good custard, sandwiches, and soups.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweetberries Frozen Custard & Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave WThey have seating inside, an outdoor covered patio, and also a walk up ordering window. Good custard, sandwiches, and soups.
The whole place looks a little worn, but it's basically a local landmark and definitely hits the spot when you want burgers, fries, and ice cream. Closed Wednesdays. Cash only.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shake Pit
3801 Manatee Ave WThe whole place looks a little worn, but it's basically a local landmark and definitely hits the spot when you want burgers, fries, and ice cream. Closed Wednesdays. Cash only.
Delicious, NY style pizza close to the apartment. Delivery, dine-in, or pickup.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave WDelicious, NY style pizza close to the apartment. Delivery, dine-in, or pickup.
Fun, family-friendly, casual beach place that has fresh cake donuts with you-pick icings and toppings. I usually go for the maple bacon or key lime with iced house coffee. It can get pretty busy so don't be surprised if there is a wait.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Donut Experiment
210 Pine AveFun, family-friendly, casual beach place that has fresh cake donuts with you-pick icings and toppings. I usually go for the maple bacon or key lime with iced house coffee. It can get pretty busy so don't be surprised if there is a wait.
Fresh gourmet Mexican street food- it doesn't get much better than that! They have a location close to the apartment too. Same delicious menu plus the added bonus of the beach down the street.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveFresh gourmet Mexican street food- it doesn't get much better than that! They have a location close to the apartment too. Same delicious menu plus the added bonus of the beach down the street.
Family-owned business that serves vegetarian and traditional foods. High-quality, delicious, healthy food.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sage Biscuit Café- Downtown
1401 Manatee Ave WFamily-owned business that serves vegetarian and traditional foods. High-quality, delicious, healthy food.
Family-owned and operated Greek restaurant. Delicious food and good service.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olympic Cafe
6408 Manatee Ave WFamily-owned and operated Greek restaurant. Delicious food and good service.
Whether you want a quick snack or a meal replacement, this place has a smoothie for you. Make sure to stop by on Fridays for $5 smoothies.
Smoothie King
3816 Manatee Ave WWhether you want a quick snack or a meal replacement, this place has a smoothie for you. Make sure to stop by on Fridays for $5 smoothies.
Richey's Chocolates
4710 Manatee Ave WDelicious, handmade chocolates with fresh, real ingredients.
This place is amazing! I love their fresh O.J., baked goods, and of course the gelato!!!
Anna Maria Island Creamery and Bakery
9801 Gulf DrThis place is amazing! I love their fresh O.J., baked goods, and of course the gelato!!!
A special restaurant, bookstore, and community experience.
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdA special restaurant, bookstore, and community experience.
All the yeses! Delicious tacos and even better drinks. This place is totally worth the drive.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
bartaco
1601 W Snow AveAll the yeses! Delicious tacos and even better drinks. This place is totally worth the drive.
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveDelicious food and good atmosphere.
A new and special local restaurant that's just minutes from the apartment.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Château 13
535 13th St WA new and special local restaurant that's just minutes from the apartment.
Council's Burgers Beer & Billiards
536 12th St WNot fancy. Great burgers.
Amazing authentic tacos! Friendly service!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Spot Tacos and More
2303 1st StAmazing authentic tacos! Friendly service!
Delicious fresh fish and a fun environment. On the water with great views!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WDelicious fresh fish and a fun environment. On the water with great views!
Beautiful views of the water and great food.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StBeautiful views of the water and great food.
Manatee Downtown Central Library
1301 Barcarrota AveOur local library next to the marina and river.
Thai Cafe
4511 Manatee Avenue WestYum! Easy to order ahead and pickup. They also have a cute small dining room.
Cremesh European Restaurant
7232 Manatee Ave WDelish!
Cremesh Coffee and Bakery
1822 59th Street WestI love the chicken salad sandwich.
Delicious Greek food with a fun outside dining experience. Also great for grab n go.
Kefi Streetside Cafe
Delicious Greek food with a fun outside dining experience. Also great for grab n go.
Outstanding atmosphere, service, and beer.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WOutstanding atmosphere, service, and beer.
3 Keys Brewing and Eatery
2505 Manatee Ave EOak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WRooftop dining!
I love the outdoor dining.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WI love the outdoor dining.
I love their happy hour and their food.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St WI love their happy hour and their food.
Jennings downtown Provisions
417 12th St WFav's Italian Cucina
419 12th St WJeremiah's Italian Ice
2525 Manatee Ave WJust at the main street corner.
Habanero's Mexican Grill and Bar
5120 Manatee Ave WPizza Social
Seriously delicious
My AMI
9906 Gulf DrMademoiselle Paris French Restaurant & Bakery
Parks & Nature
The local park within walking distance to the apartment. Lots of beautiful, old homes around and especially down Riverview Blvd.
Lewis Park
3120 1st Ave WThe local park within walking distance to the apartment. Lots of beautiful, old homes around and especially down Riverview Blvd.
Fantastic trails for biking, running, walking, and kayaking. Bathrooms and a small park located near the front, an observation tower in the middle. Some shade and lots of sun so make sure to bring sun protection. Free entry, open sunrise to sunset. This place is a hidden treasure.
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Robinson
1704 99th St NWFantastic trails for biking, running, walking, and kayaking. Bathrooms and a small park located near the front, an observation tower in the middle. Some shade and lots of sun so make sure to bring sun protection. Free entry, open sunrise to sunset. This place is a hidden treasure.
Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NWGreat for a walk down the river. A couple nice playgrounds and splash park for kids
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riverwalk Splash Park
452 3rd Ave WGreat for a walk down the river. A couple nice playgrounds and splash park for kids
Sightseeing
Public Beach Access
This is my favorite beach. It's more secluded than the other beach accesses. The water is always beautiful and the sand is powder fine. There are tall majestic pines near the street if you need shade and plenty of room along the beach. The street parking is very limited so it's best to show up early or late in the day. Make sure you pay attention to the parking signs and keep all tires off the street. There are no public restrooms.
102 Magnolia Ave
102 Magnolia AvenuePublic Beach Access
This is my favorite beach. It's more secluded than the other beach accesses. The water is always beautiful and the sand is powder fine. There are tall majestic pines near the street if you need shade and plenty of room along the beach. The street parking is very limited so it's best to show up early or late in the day. Make sure you pay attention to the parking signs and keep all tires off the street. There are no public restrooms.
Public Beach Access
This is my second favorite beach access. Very quiet, street parking, a short walk from the car to the ocean, no public restrooms.
2728 Avenue E
2728 Avenue EastPublic Beach Access
This is my second favorite beach access. Very quiet, street parking, a short walk from the car to the ocean, no public restrooms.
This is the main beach for this area. A large parking lot, public restrooms and showers, a small beach shop, casual restaurant and live music on the weekends.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holmes Beach
4000 Gulf DrThis is the main beach for this area. A large parking lot, public restrooms and showers, a small beach shop, casual restaurant and live music on the weekends.
I mean, I love Epcot so much. You can totally drive there and back in the same day.
1229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Epcot
200 Epcot Center DrI mean, I love Epcot so much. You can totally drive there and back in the same day.
Essentials
Small health food shop- supplements, bulk foods, natural and specialty foods, personal care. I like their gluten-free breads and cookies (Sami's Bakery brand).
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Richard's Foodporium
2601-B Manatee Ave WSmall health food shop- supplements, bulk foods, natural and specialty foods, personal care. I like their gluten-free breads and cookies (Sami's Bakery brand).
Fitness center, pool, gym, classes, and kids zone. Go to http://manateeymca.org/get-a-guest-pass/ and sign up for a free guest pass (limited to three per person per year).
Harbor Community Church meets Sunday mornings at 10. http://harborcommunitychurch.org
West Bradenton Branch - Manatee County Family YMCA
3805 59th Street WestFitness center, pool, gym, classes, and kids zone. Go to http://manateeymca.org/get-a-guest-pass/ and sign up for a free guest pass (limited to three per person per year).
Harbor Community Church meets Sunday mornings at 10. http://harborcommunitychurch.org
Low impact, total body workout. One week visitor pass (out of town only) costs $49. Class schedule is available online.
Pure Barre
6745 Manatee Ave WLow impact, total body workout. One week visitor pass (out of town only) costs $49. Class schedule is available online.
Anytime Fitness
900 Central Ave NAn alternative to big box stores with great customer service. The hardware store shares a building with Crowder Gifts & Gadgets.
Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware-West Bradenton
5409 Manatee Ave WAn alternative to big box stores with great customer service. The hardware store shares a building with Crowder Gifts & Gadgets.
Lots of organic produce, fresh meat, and specialty grocery items. They also have a large selection of grab-and-go items, which are perfect for stocking your cooler on the way to the beach.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fresh Market
6701 Manatee Ave WLots of organic produce, fresh meat, and specialty grocery items. They also have a large selection of grab-and-go items, which are perfect for stocking your cooler on the way to the beach.
I love pool at this recreation center. It's well-kept, the staff is friendly, and there is even a great splash pad and small swimming pool for little kids. A day pass is $3 per person. They also have an assortment of exercise classes throughout the day. Each class is $5 a person.
G T Bray Aquatic Center
5508 33rd Ave Dr WI love pool at this recreation center. It's well-kept, the staff is friendly, and there is even a great splash pad and small swimming pool for little kids. A day pass is $3 per person. They also have an assortment of exercise classes throughout the day. Each class is $5 a person.
Arts & Culture
A collection of historic buildings which tell the story of pioneer life in Florida. Good for families and kids. Large oaks, pavilions, and restrooms. Free admission.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave EA collection of historic buildings which tell the story of pioneer life in Florida. Good for families and kids. Large oaks, pavilions, and restrooms. Free admission.
Natural and cultural history museum specializing in the history of Florida's gulf coast.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WNatural and cultural history museum specializing in the history of Florida's gulf coast.
Ringling Museum station
A popular museum to explore.
Shopping
A unique and electric selection of gifts and accessories. Also make sure to try a sample of their delicious homemade fudge. This gift shop shares the building with Ace Hardware.
Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets
5409 Manatee Ave WA unique and electric selection of gifts and accessories. Also make sure to try a sample of their delicious homemade fudge. This gift shop shares the building with Ace Hardware.
Target
8151 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NYou just can't go wrong with a Target.
130 designer and premium stores. Outdoor mall with covered walkways.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops Blvd130 designer and premium stores. Outdoor mall with covered walkways.
Pink & Navy
My go-to women's boutique. They sell clothing, hats, tees, and fun accessories.