Clearwater Beach, Florida
Clearwater and its island beaches are one of Florida's most popular vacation spots. Because
of our world-renown beaches, our extensive recreational opportunities, including the largest
recreational fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida, walking distance to restaurants and
attractions, and all types of accommodations designed to fit every budget and taste, and
nature-based attractions, we are the place to play in Tampa Bay!
Clearwater Beach is the Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico according to Dr. Stephen
Leatherman ("Dr. Beach"), a Florida International University professor who has been ranking
AmericaÕs beaches for nine years. USATODAY.com readers ranked Clearwater Beach in their
2001Top 10 list of Best Beaches from Maine to Hawaii. Caladesi Island and Sand Key beaches
have been named among the Best Natural Beaches in the United States. Caladesi Island State
Park is currently ranked sixth, primarily for its water quality, rustic charm, clean beaches,
on-site amenities and its emphasis on wildlife. Pinellas County is the only Florida destination
which can say it has two of the top 10 beaches (Fort DeSoto Park is ranked seventh). Conde
Nast Traveler has also recognized Clearwater Beach as the best city beach on the Gulf of
Mexico. Clearwater Beach is consistently ranked "best beach" by Tampa Bay Magazine.
Home to the largest fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida, the Clearwater Marina is a major
component of the recreational core. Berthed in the marina are boats that offer a myriad of
activities: fishing, sightseeing, sailing, speed, "hands on" marine life adventure, dining and
dancing, parasailing and more. Dolphin watching is very popular.
Pier 60, Clearwater's famed 1050 ft. sightseeing and fishing pier, complete with bait house, is
the focal point of the beach. Pier 60 Park, with the only covered children's playground directly
on the sand, has two play areas with age appropriate equipment-one for preschoolers and the
other for 8-12 years olds. Pier 60 Park is also home to Sunsets at Pier 60, our nightly "street"
festival celebrating the setting of the sun.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is one of eight facilities in the United States, and the only one on
the west coast of Florida, authorized to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals. This "hands
on" attraction offers personal encounters with bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles,
Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, river otters, sting rays, local fish and coral reefs. Sick and injured
marine mammals recover here until they can be returned to their homes. The aquarium is
home to Sunset Sam, a dolphin, world renowned for his painting.
Termperate and mild, the area boasts an average yearly temperature of 73º F (23º C) and
average water temperatures by season: Spring 73.7º F, Summer 84.7º F, Fall 76.7º F, Winter
63.7º F.
Clearwater is safer, more affordable, quieter and calmer than other more prominent
destinations. In fact, in a Money Magazine poll, Clearwater was named the safest of all Florida
cities.
Because of Clearwater's proximity to Orlando, only 90 minutes away, it is logical to make
Clearwater-with its beautiful beaches, warm tropical breezes, and breathtaking sunsets-"home
base" for excursions.
Clearwater's special events offer every visitor a special reason to come, whether to hear the
best in jazz at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday or to enjoy the spring at our Fun 'N Sun Festival or
to experience Kid's Week showcasing family activities or to participate in the Florida Birding
Festival or to watch the pros at the various beach volleyball tournaments. Our sunsets are so
incredible they have inspired local artists and performers to celebrate the setting of the sun
into the Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets at Pier 60 features music, street performers and hand crafted
arts and crafts sold by artists themselves; it's not to be missed.
Clearwater and its island beaches are one of Florida's most popular vacation spots. Because
of our world-renown beaches, our extensive recreational opportunities, including the largest
recreational fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida, walking distance to restaurants and
attractions, and all types of accommodations designed to fit every budget and taste, and
nature-based attractions, we are the place to play in Tampa Bay!
Clearwater Beach is the Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico according to Dr. Stephen
Leatherman ("Dr. Beach"), a Florida International University professor who has been ranking
AmericaÕs beaches for nine years. USATODAY.com readers ranked Clearwater Beach in their
2001Top 10 list of Best Beaches from Maine to Hawaii. Caladesi Island and Sand Key beaches
have been named among the Best Natural Beaches in the United States. Caladesi Island State
Park is currently ranked sixth, primarily for its water quality, rustic charm, clean beaches,
on-site amenities and its emphasis on wildlife. Pinellas County is the only Florida destination
which can say it has two of the top 10 beaches (Fort DeSoto Park is ranked seventh). Conde
Nast Traveler has also recognized Clearwater Beach as the best city beach on the Gulf of
Mexico. Clearwater Beach is consistently ranked "best beach" by Tampa Bay Magazine.
Home to the largest fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida, the Clearwater Marina is a major
component of the recreational core. Berthed in the marina are boats that offer a myriad of
activities: fishing, sightseeing, sailing, speed, "hands on" marine life adventure, dining and
dancing, parasailing and more. Dolphin watching is very popular.
Pier 60, Clearwater's famed 1050 ft. sightseeing and fishing pier, complete with bait house, is
the focal point of the beach. Pier 60 Park, with the only covered children's playground directly
on the sand, has two play areas with age appropriate equipment-one for preschoolers and the
other for 8-12 years olds. Pier 60 Park is also home to Sunsets at Pier 60, our nightly "street"
festival celebrating the setting of the sun.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is one of eight facilities in the United States, and the only one on
the west coast of Florida, authorized to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals. This "hands
on" attraction offers personal encounters with bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles,
Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, river otters, sting rays, local fish and coral reefs. Sick and injured
marine mammals recover here until they can be returned to their homes. The aquarium is
home to Sunset Sam, a dolphin, world renowned for his painting.
Termperate and mild, the area boasts an average yearly temperature of 73º F (23º C) and
average water temperatures by season: Spring 73.7º F, Summer 84.7º F, Fall 76.7º F, Winter
63.7º F.
Clearwater is safer, more affordable, quieter and calmer than other more prominent
destinations. In fact, in a Money Magazine poll, Clearwater was named the safest of all Florida
cities.
Because of Clearwater's proximity to Orlando, only 90 minutes away, it is logical to make
Clearwater-with its beautiful beaches, warm tropical breezes, and breathtaking sunsets-"home
base" for excursions.
Clearwater's special events offer every visitor a special reason to come, whether to hear the
best in jazz at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday or to enjoy the spring at our Fun 'N Sun Festival or
to experience Kid's Week showcasing family activities or to participate in the Florida Birding
Festival or to watch the pros at the various beach volleyball tournaments. Our sunsets are so
incredible they have inspired local artists and performers to celebrate the setting of the sun
into the Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets at Pier 60 features music, street performers and hand crafted
arts and crafts sold by artists themselves; it's not to be missed.
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