Clearwater Beach is no stranger to comparisons. Florida's beach aficionados have said it's like Miami, without the wild nights; like St. Pete's, without the claustrophobic crowds; like Fort Lauderdale, without the spring break mayhem. The assessments may differ, but they share one striking similarity: Clearwater always comes out on top.
Clearwater Beach's well-deserved reputation as one of America's finest beaches has lured countless families and couples to its broad, sandy shores and beachfront hotels, also making it one of America's most popular beach destinations.
Spread along a narrow, 3-mile stretch of the Pinellas Peninsula on the Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach straddles the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to the east. This location between the 2 waters, and Clearwater's proximity to Tampa, offer visitors ample activities.
Whether sunbathing on white sandy beaches, diving into a game of beach volleyball, renting fishing boats, taking
Clearwater Beach is no stranger to comparisons. Florida's beach aficionados have said it's like Miami, without the wild nights; like St. Pete's, without the claustrophobic crowds; like Fort Lauderdale, without the spring break mayhem. The assessments may differ, but they share one striking similarity: Clearwater always comes out on top.
Clearwater Beach's well-deserved reputation as one of America's finest beaches has lured countless families and couples to its broad, sandy shores and beachfront hotels, also making it one of America's most popular beach destinations.
Spread along a narrow, 3-mile stretch of the Pinellas Peninsula on the Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach straddles the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to the east. This location between the 2 waters, and Clearwater's proximity to Tampa, offer visitors ample activities.
Whether sunbathing on white sandy beaches, diving into a game of beach volleyball, renting fishing boats, taking a dolphin-watching cruise, parasailing, or heading to a mainland museum or aquarium, there's something to satisfy everyone in Clearwater.
The good times don't stop at nightfall; a trip to Clearwater isn't complete without watching a dazzling sunset at Pier 60. These nightly celebrations feature street musicians and performers, as well as local artisans' crafts.
