Chas's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWGreat area for hikes
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St W21 Einheimische empfehlen
Kayak Jacks Paddlesports Kayak & SUP Rentals Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Robinson Preserve
5501 Marina DrRiverwalk
452 3rd Ave WMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyParking can be tough. May need to walk from bay front park a few blocks but worth it for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view
111 Einheimische empfehlen
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrParking can be tough. May need to walk from bay front park a few blocks but worth it for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThe Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdSt. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEDeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StCaptain Josh Charters
12160 Cortez Rd WMcKechnie Stadium
1611 9th St WFood scene
O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St WFav's Italian Cucina
419 12th St WThe Clam House Bar & Grill
304 7th Street WestPIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WCentral Cafe
906 Manatee Ave EWalt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailGreat food. Owners make Lola brand wine at their winery in California
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Jennings downtown Provisions
417 12th St WGreat food. Owners make Lola brand wine at their winery in California
Caddy's Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr ECool venue for a drink at sunset, can’t recommend food
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WOne of the best restaurants in town in our opinion.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Michael John's Restaurant (MJ's)
1040 Carlton Arms BlvdOne of the best restaurants in town in our opinion.
marina jacks
2 Marina Plaza
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveSkinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf DrIsland Ocean Star
902 S Bay BlvdThe Sage Biscuit Café- Downtown
1401 Manatee Ave WGreat breakfast, walking distance
Shopping
Bradenton Farmers Market
400 12th St WDetwiler's Farm Market
1800 US-301Publix Super Market at Palmetto
1101 8th Ave WBig, newer Publix, with liquor store
Walmart Supercenter
508 10th St EPalmetto Wal Mart
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdSarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueALDI
4705 Cortez Rd WGreat local farm stand very close to Robinsons preserve
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Geraldson's Family Farm
9812 9th Ave NWGreat local farm stand very close to Robinsons preserve