Clearwater Beach

Travel Guide

Clearwater Beach which includes a beach and a coastal town
Clearwater Beach
Photo provided by www.VisitClearwaterFlorida.com
Photo provided by www.VisitClearwaterFlorida.com
Clearwater Beach

This Florida city is known for its pristine beaches, year-round sunshine, and family-friendly facilities and entertainment.

Just 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) from Tampa International Airport, Clearwater Beach is a popular destination for those seeking sun, beautiful beaches and plenty of entertainment options for the whole family. The resort area is situated on a narrow barrier island that’s about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) long, which makes it easy to navigate on foot or by bike.
 
Most activity centers on the white sand of Clearwater Beach. Enjoy sunbathing, stand-up paddleboarding and beach volleyball. Browse the nearby Beach Walk, a palm tree-lined promenade that winds along the beachfront and is home to many cafés and shops.

For a break from the sun, head to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Here, sea turtles, stingrays and sharks share the complex with Winter, the famous bottlenose dolphin with a prosthetic tail. Winter was the inspiration behind and star of the family film Dolphin Tale.

As the evening draws in, make your way back to Pier 60, where beach-goers flock once the sun goes down. Every night, there is entertainment and local artisans selling a variety of goods against a backdrop of music and street performers.

Catch a boat, or walk, from the north end of the island to quiet Caladesi Island. Caladesi is home to 3 miles (5 kilometers) of unspoiled Florida wilderness, with a white-sand beach and hiking trails. Kayakers can paddle through 3 miles (5 kilometers) of water that winds through mangroves.

Sand Key Park, located off the south end of Clearwater Beach, is home to another impeccable beach. Here, nature enthusiasts can catch a glimpse of some of the marine birds and animals that are native to Clearwater, including sea turtles, herons, roseate spoonbills and great horned owls. This public park is only open during the day.

Where to stay in Clearwater Beach

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Sand Key

While visiting Sand Key, you might make a stop by sights like Belleair Beach and Sand Key Park.

Sand Key
Clearwater Marine Aquarium featuring marine life as well as a small group of people

Island Estate

While there might not be top attractions in Island Estate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina.

Island Estate
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Carlouel

While Carlouel might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Clearwater Beach and Sunsets at Pier 60.

Carlouel
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Clearwater Point

Clearwater Point might not have many top sights, but Sand Key Park and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Clearwater Point
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Diamond Isle

Diamond Isle might not have many top sights, but Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Diamond Isle
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is P9,216 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P9,216
P12,683 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,066 reviews)
"Great staff, valets, everyone was great. Super friendly and helpful. The place is showing its age just a bit. Little stuff like our AC filter was dirty and had to be changed to let the room AC get the temp down, the buttons on TV remote were wearing out and hard to press. Overall, nothing that would ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is P15,555 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P15,555
P19,846 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,451 reviews)
"We had a group of 19 people and we had an amazing experience at this hotel. Staff was great and location was perfect!"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
301 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is P14,169 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P14,169
P18,280 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,945 reviews)
Nice but silly issues
"Beautiful property and area. Two separate balconies, only one door opened though. Some strange requirement of turning back "towel cards" upon leaving the stay or get charged $50. (mind you, Hyatt pays maybe $2.75 per beach towel and the towel is basically a nice parting gift (don;t make it an ugly ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Avalon Club

The Avalon Club

4 out of 5
24 Avalon St, Clearwater Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (436 reviews)
"The property was really nice! I stood in a 2 bedroom and the ocean view was spectacular. There was always someone available if I needed anything and it was a jump, skip and hop away from the beach. Everything is within walking distance of the property. Gas station was right around the corner and ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Avalon Club
The Gemma by Brightwild

The Gemma by Brightwild

5 out of 5
19 somerset, Clearwater Beach, FL
Stay at this 5-star luxury vacation home in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Clearwater Beach and Sand ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Amazing property"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

The Gemma by Brightwild
2 Bedroom Waterfront Pool Side!

2 Bedroom Waterfront Pool Side!

2 out of 5
Clearwater Beach
Stay at this aparthotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy onsite spa services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sand Key Park and Clearwater Beach are located ...
2 Bedroom Waterfront Pool Side!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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