Clearwater Florida

An enchanting, tropical Florida community that retains some of the old Florida charm yet is an energetic and very much a contemporary city that rivals others in its lifestyle, services, and amenities.  Clearwater and the surrounding area is rich in activities, festivals and special events.  It is part of a larger metropolitan area located on the west coast of Florida among many cities, towns and beach-front communities.  Each of these areas offer a bit of diversity in its population, lifestyle and local activities.

Activities

Clearwater is best known for its beaches, which are among the best in the country.  However, Clearwater also offers sports and entertainment venues, arts and cultural facilities, eco-tourism opportunities and many festivals throughout the year.   Ruth Eckerd Hall is one of the top concert halls in the U.S.  Clearwater's Municipal Marina is an excellent source for water-based activities including boating, fishing, sightseeing, charters and dinning on dinner boats.

Clearwater Hotels and Places to Stay

Choose among traditional motel/hotels, beach resorts or vacation rentals.   The selection of hotels, resorts and vacation rentals is considerable.  Generally less costly than many larger cities, one can find a full range of accommodations from excellent value to extravagant.

 

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Sunsets at Pier 60

A daily festival that first came to being in 1995, Sunsets at Pier 60 refers to more than just a pretty view of the spectacular colors of dusk over Clearwater Beach. Sunsets at Pier 60 is an actual celebration of the arts and music that has become increasingly popular over the last dozen or so years.

 

Ruth Eckerd Hall

The Tampa area is known for its excellent performing arts venues and each year the region welcomes the top names in music, theater, dance, and other performing arts genres.

 

Mahaffey Theater

The Clearwater/St. Petersburg area has consistently gained a reputation as one of the most cultural areas on Florida's west coast, thanks to wonderful entertainment venues that offer a myriad of performance viewing opportunities, from concerts to plays and musicals.

 

Clearwater Spa Vacations

With the rise in popularity of "girlfriend getaways" and other vacations meant to relax and rejuvenate, spas have seen a huge rise in business, especially spas located in popular vacation destinations.  Clearwater's spas are indeed realizing that increase in business, and more and more resort and day spas in the area are offering innovative spa packages that attract new customers and keep old ones coming back for more pampering.

 

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Clearwater Mainland vs Clearwater Beach

 

The city and the beach are separated by the Intracoastal waterway.  The mainland features many of the interests of any contemporary city, while the beach area offers a more casual setting and lifestyle.

 

 

 

Clearwater Area Communities

 

Situated on a beautiful Pinellas County peninsula located on Florida's West coast, the region has nearly 35 miles of white-sand beaches on some 20 barrier islands.   The area also includes a couple of dozen communities.

 

Along this west coast Florida area are a string of barrier islands with fine white sand beaches.  These beaches include Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Park, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille and Fort de Soto Park.  There are few places in the country that rival this region for its beaches.

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