Clearwater Beach

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Clearwater Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach
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 kilometres) 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 kilometres) long, which makes it easy to navigate on foot or by bike. Most activity centres 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 kilometres) of unspoiled Florida wilderness, with a white-sand beach and hiking trails. Kayakers can paddle through 3 miles (5 kilometres) 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

5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sand Key, Belleair Beach and Sand Key Park are top sights worth seeing.

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

Island Estate

Though Island Estate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina.

Island Estate
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Carlouel

While Carlouel may 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

Though Clearwater Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sand Key Park and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina.

Clearwater Point
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Diamond Isle

When in Diamond Isle, you can plan a visit to Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 €198 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€198
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,125 reviews)
"The staff was professional and very attentive"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 €277 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€277
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,549 reviews)
"Staff was very welcoming, accommodating, and very respectful"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 €227 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€227
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,956 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Beautiful beach and spacious room."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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! (443 reviews)
"it was great! we loved the whole stay - the only thing that kinda was a downfall was that the view we had - had a telephone pole with wires right in the way of the view - so in the future - i would be sure to ask for one that didn’t have that."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Avalon Club
Breathtaking Gulf Facing Condo Hotel Suite

Breathtaking Gulf Facing Condo Hotel Suite

Clearwater
Stay at this condo in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
"This was a very beautiful updated hotel. Our stay was more like a condo experience with very friendly staff. The view was of the ocean so we got to see the sunset from our rooms everyday which was nice. This hotel was located at the end of the "strip" if you will and was a great location if you dont ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Breathtaking Gulf Facing Condo Hotel Suite
Chic Modern Condo Hotel Suite on the Beach

Chic Modern Condo Hotel Suite on the Beach

Clearwater
Stay at this condo in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
"Great location, clean facilities- woukd definitely recommend to friends and family."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Chic Modern Condo Hotel Suite on the Beach
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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