Title: Visit Riviera Dunes: 2026 Riviera Dunes, Palmetto Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Riviera Dunes](https://expedia.com/Riviera-Dunes-Palmetto-Hotels.0-n553248635976473480-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Palmetto](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmetto.d9071.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palmetto](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Palmetto.d9071.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Riviera Dunes](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Riviera-Dunes.d553248635976473480.Car-Rental-Guide)[Riviera Dunes Vacations](https://expedia.com/Riviera-Dunes.d553248635976473480.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Riviera Dunes, FL ## Palmetto ![Holmes Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473480/9092c9e8-c915-4ae5-87f6-557be180ebae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) !["Anna Maria Island, FL / USA - 11-14-2020: Beautiful sunset at Bean Point Beach in Anna Maria Island."](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473480/2ae22ac6-44f7-4da0-9f11-7d320fc63707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Riviera Dunes Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palmetto Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Palmetto.dx9071) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sarasota_BradentonAreaConventionCenter_6225702-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225702/f69d87b8-1591-4a59-8571-18586fec97c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bradenton Area Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Bradenton Area Convention Center during your trip to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bradenton-Area-Convention-Center-Palmetto.d6225702.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hillside stairway of railroad ties and gravel flanked by thickets of ornamental grass in a coastal nature preserve and county park on a cloudy afternoon in summer, southwest Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295989/af7eb2eb-8686-46da-ad29-3246d97e5aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Emerson Point Preserve You can take time to visit Emerson Point Preserve during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Emerson-Point-Preserve-Palmetto.d6295989.Vacation-Attraction) #### Andersen Race Park Take the family on an outing to Andersen Race Park during your trip to Palmetto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Andersen-Race-Park-Palmetto.d553248621532652693.Vacation-Attraction) #### Manatee County Agricultural Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Manatee County Agricultural Museum during your trip to Palmetto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Manatee-County-Agricultural-Museum-Palmetto-Historic-District.d553248621561884517.Vacation-Attraction) #### Terra Ceia Preserve State Park You can take time to visit Terra Ceia Preserve State Park during your travels to Palmetto. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunrises. [](https://expedia.com/Terra-Ceia-Preserve-State-Park-Palmetto.d630134282590978048.Vacation-Attraction) #### Moccasin Wallow Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Palmetto at Moccasin Wallow Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Moccasin-Wallow-Golf-Club-Imperial-Lakewoods.d6295685.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Shared 2 Hours Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343741/f724df21-7740-4bf8-a0f3-fb1c4a175ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key $75 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-2-hour-dolphin-cruise-with-snorkeling-to-shell-key.a1343741.activity-details) ![Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48232968/8cab5e42-6a9e-455e-b915-5a5b1953dd72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour $99 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-bradenton-beach-parasailing-tour.a48232968.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47882758/2ec2e6d6-5025-4030-af1a-c50911af2840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour $55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bradenton-anna-maria-island-guided-kayaking-manatee-tour.a47882758.activity-details) ![COVER](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343973/b6dc3e71-8cc3-483c-a175-4ac93147c83e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach $67 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-2hr-sunset-cruise-of-st-pete-beach.a1343973.activity-details) ![Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47720463/fe658243-ca11-4729-8141-8052d5e2d837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour $55 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/robinson-preserve-mangrove-tour.a47720463.activity-details) ![Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1358870/3e916f3e-bd45-4be8-868e-e1938443c36d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve $44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-kayak-tour-of-the-shell-key-preserve.a1358870.activity-details) [See all activities in Palmetto](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Palmetto.d9071.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Riviera Dunes Hotel Deals ![Kompose Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38215400/38215316/3006ffef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kompose Boutique Hotel 965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL $152 nightly $172 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. 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Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,361 reviews) Awful service and bedrooms Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=21331&PinnedHotelID=21331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473480) ![SkyBeach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15200/15134/2093544e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SkyBeach Resort 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane St. Petersburg FL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $224 nightly $253 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Salvador Dali Museum and Fort ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (577 reviews) First time we stayed here we loved it. 2nd time we stayed - everything went wrong The girl at the front desk is incompetent - will say anything to get you off the phone or away from her desk. I tried at least 10 times before our stay I rang to get a 2nd floor unit as the first time we stayed ground ... Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=15134&PinnedHotelID=15134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473480) ![Island Grand at TradeWinds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1914/6868cdf2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Island Grand at TradeWinds 5500 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL $282 nightly $319 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,062 reviews) Room was terrible! 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