Clearwater Beach
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Picnic Spot,
Popular with Locals,
Sailing,
Swim & Snorkel,
Water Sports,
Beach
Clearwater Beach is a silky white-sand oasis along the warm, calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. More low key than its southern neighbor, the bustling St. Pete’s Beach, Clearwater Beach hosts plenty of spots for kayaking, shelling, and biking. Families especially like its gentle surf, which is perfect for swimming and water sports.
Restaurants, shops, and hotels line Mandalay Ave., which runs parallel to the beach. At about 1 mi (1.5 km) long, the strip is easy to stroll. Day visitors should head to Sand Key Beach & Park, a wide beach for swimming and watching dolphins leap out of the sea. For non-beach activities, watch sea otters at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium or watch jugglers and magicians perform at Pier 60.
You can also get out on the water on dolphin-watching cruises or even take a pirate cruise. To get an overview of the area, jump on the Jolley Trolley, which travels around Clearwater Beach and up to Sand Key.
Latest Reviews
Review by John, September 2012
Doing what: Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Optional Sea Screamer or Deep-Sea Fishing
It was a very nice day. Great
Review by M Alexandra V, August 2012
Doing what: Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Optional Sea Screamer or Deep-Sea Fishing
The trip was flawless, our guide Dennis was awesome, and lunch was delicious.
Review by Angela J, July 2012
Doing what: Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Sea Screamer Boat Ride
We had an awesome bus driver that made our drive fun and not seem so long. The buses were very nice and clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this trip! My daughter and I were able to enjoy the ocean and see dolphins. Will definitely go again!
Practical Info
Clearwater Beach is about 22 mi (35 km) north of St. Pete Beach and 2 mi (3 km) west of downtown Clearwater, a separate city just over the Memorial Causeway (Hwy. 60). From here the road south is S. Gulfview Blvd., and north is Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach’s main drag. At only 3 mi (5 km) long, Clearwater Beach is easy to get around by car, bike, or by foot.
