Guidebook for Family Fun Bradenton Beach FL
Putt Putt Golf
great for families! go at night when it is cooler (do have fans/misters and some shade during the day)
21 locals recommend
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf
115 Bridge Stgreat for families! go at night when it is cooler (do have fans/misters and some shade during the day)
Food scene
Amazing outdoor seating--go early and get to sit in the ship on the bay (kids love it!); the ice cream is a kid favorite; great for families / casual but good food; live music at night
51 locals recommend
The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar
135 Bridge StAmazing outdoor seating--go early and get to sit in the ship on the bay (kids love it!); the ice cream is a kid favorite; great for families / casual but good food; live music at night
Ice cream + sweet spot that every child loves on vacation!! RIGHT next to the Putt Putt golf :-)
Fudge Factory
117 Bridge StreetIce cream + sweet spot that every child loves on vacation!! RIGHT next to the Putt Putt golf :-)
Island Donut Company
110 Bridge StKids love to pick out all sorts of fancy donuts / design their own
Oma Pizza & Restaurant
201 Gulf Dr NTake out pizza :-)
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr NAmazing views! toes in the sand....
Is on open table; make advance reservations, fills quickly.
59 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StIs on open table; make advance reservations, fills quickly.
Great food and drinks, deck has great gulf views! Happy hour every day
16 locals recommend
Daquiri Deck (under construction)
107 Bridge StGreat food and drinks, deck has great gulf views! Happy hour every day
Delicious breakfast and lunch, great coffee, take out baguette sandwiches are yummy!
11 locals recommend
Island Creperie
127 Bridge StDelicious breakfast and lunch, great coffee, take out baguette sandwiches are yummy!
Open air, beach front restaurant, great food and drinks
152 locals recommend
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NOpen air, beach front restaurant, great food and drinks
Awesome Mexican food, live music, gets busy so go early! Also has family size take out options. Great margaritas!
45 locals recommend
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St NAwesome Mexican food, live music, gets busy so go early! Also has family size take out options. Great margaritas!
Adventure boat ride
Fun outing for kids to go out on the Sea Gypsy (boat)--dress up like a pirate / use your imagination / interactive pirate adventure!!
Pirate Adventures of Cortez
4110 127th St WFun outing for kids to go out on the Sea Gypsy (boat)--dress up like a pirate / use your imagination / interactive pirate adventure!!
Craft / Rainy day excursion
Super cute place to paint sand dollars with kids / great gifts / clothes
6 locals recommend
Shiny Fish Emporium
306 Pine AveSuper cute place to paint sand dollars with kids / great gifts / clothes
Sightseeing
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyAquarium with great educational component
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdHighly recommended
Outdoor adventures
YOLO Parasailing & Adventures
2506 4110 127th St WParasailing, dolphin tours, outdoor adventures
Wildman Adventures
6398 Marina DrFishing excursion for the family, Egmont Key Tours, Eco Tours, Sunset Cruises
Mobile kayak company with several tours to choose from! See dolphins and manatees :-)
Yak Shack Adventures
13535 Manatee Avenue WestMobile kayak company with several tours to choose from! See dolphins and manatees :-)
Florida Beach Horses
8400 Manatee Ave Wages 3+, highly recommended family excursion
Dolphin cruise was awesome! Kids love it. History of Cortez and lots of dolphin facts.
6 locals recommend
Bradenton Beach Marina
402 Church St NDolphin cruise was awesome! Kids love it. History of Cortez and lots of dolphin facts.