Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach is ideal for sunning, swimming, socializing, playing volley ball, walking the beach or just plain relaxing.  The beach is broad and has soft, white sand.  The Gulf waters are generally calm and warm by comparison to the Atlantic and Pacific beaches. 

A favorite for locals and visitors of all ages, Clearwater Beach welcomes the public.  The area is very popular with young adults, particularly during spring break.  Clearwater takes good care of its beach and clearly takes pride in this natural treasure.

Except for parking, there are no access fees to the beach.  Cabanas and sun umbrellas are available for rent.  Lifeguards are on duty during the main part of the day.  Restrooms and beach showers are among the facilities.  Use of the beach volley ball areas are open to the public at no charge.  Nearby is a children's playground and concession.

Central to the beach is Pier 60 - a well-built concrete pier that extends over a 1,000 feet into the Gulf and offers excellent strolling and viewing as well as fishing.  The pier features a bait house and covered pavilions.  Pier 60 also hosts a sunset festival from late afternoon until early evening with a Key West style atmosphere.  Local artists offer crafts and paintings while street performers provide entertainment.

The Clearwater Beach Walk is a beautiful winding promdenade between the beach on one side and restaurants, hotels and retail stores across the boulevard.  The promenade is a place for pedestrians, rollerbladers and bicyclists to enjoy, socialize, dine or just enjoy the beachside atmosphere. 

Nearby are numerous casual restaurants, beach bars, gift and ice cream shops.  Within the Clearwater Beach area are a variety of hotels, resorts and condominiums - some which offer vacation rentals.

Across from Clearwater Beach is the Clearwater Marina.  The marina offers boat charters, fishing, rentals, sightseeing, dolphin-watching cruises, jet skis, sailing, parasailing and more.  Enjoy a scenic tour through Clearwater Harbor and out into the Gulf of Mexico.  Or, take one of the more adventurous high-speed boats or even a unique pirate ship with on-board entertainment and fun.

Beach Pictures

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Pier 60

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Sand Key Park and Beach

Immediately south of Clearwater Beach is another spectacular beach.  Sand Key continues the string of barrier islands on the West Coast of Florida.  Located on the west side of Sand Key is the fantastic 65-acre Sand Key Park, which includes picnic grounds and Sand Key Beach. 

Within the picnic grounds are shelters, grills, and a children's playground.  Also within the park is also an enclosed dog park. 

Like Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Beach is broad with soft, white sand.  This beach is typically less active, so it is ideal for those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere.  The park and beach are open until dark.  Facilities available at Sand Key include beach showers, restrooms and metered parking. 

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