Clearwater Beach
About
Beach vacations should be free of the worries and kinks that come along with steering wheels and bucket seats. They're meant to be barefoot and by foot. Clearwater Beach is set up perfectly for a car-free, carefree existence, if only for an oh-too-short time. The northernmost pearl in a string of white-sand islands in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, it's known for its wide beaches. Most of its beach parks and commercial district lie within a strip less than two miles long and three blocks wide, easily doable on foot.
Bike riders scoping out what to do in Clearwater Beach, FL will be pleased with all of the bike rentals readily available, not to mention the trolley that travels around and off the island for those with tired feet.
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Clearwater on foot
My favorite place to walk on Clearwater Beach is around the city marina. It's like a shopping mall for water sports. I go early and pick up brochures for everything from a parasail lift to a paddleboat dinner excursion or family pirate-themed cruise. On the docks, fishing charter captains busily ready their supplies, Wave-runner renters cry out to you and the air disperses a scented mixture of salt, fish, and boat fuel.
Then I head across Coronado Drive to Pier 60, quiet in the waking hours with the studied casting of early anglers and the awkward begging of big-footed, big-mouthed pelicans. By sunset, the quiet will have dissipated to the festive strains of musicians, the chatter of artisan vendors, the giggle of children on the playground and in the waves, and the sounds of folks having fun at the nightly sunset festival. It's a top recommendation for visitors asking what to do in Clearwater Beach, FL.
Interspersed between accommodations, beach shops sell all the latest and most crucial in sand toys and fashions, casual eateries fill you with fresh seafood or pizza and ice cream.
Just north of Pier 60, a traffic roundabout spins you off the island or to the island's north end along Mandalay Avenue. Walk the sands past the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort for a quieter beach scene.
Return along with Mandalay for a strip of shops selling resort wear and sea-themed gifts. The restaurants and beach bars at this end tend toward finer fare.
About a mile east of Pier 60 along Memorial Causeway, you can walk among the fishes, sharks, dolphins, stingrays, and sea turtles at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a rehabilitation facility for sea creatures. For an additional charge, participate in some of the interaction and feeding programs throughout the day. You won’t want to miss seeing Winter, the world’s most famous dolphin, who lost her tail in an accident, but is now healthy and swimming freely with a prosthetic tail.
Dining
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Frenchy’s
There’s no place we’d rather be than on Clearwater Beach, serving up our famous super grouper sandwich and other fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood at our 4 slightly different but equally awesome restaurants.
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Palm Pavilion Beachside Bar & Grill
A beachfront dinner is a must when on a beach vacation! The Palm Pavilion is a popular restaurant in Clearwater.
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Clear Sky Dinner
Breakfast is served with an upscale twist. Lunch and Dinner menus offer an extensive mix of Tapas Appetizers, Gourmet Pizzas, Signature Paninis, Burgers, and Salads. Enjoy the Freshest Seafood on the beach, including “en papillote.
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Island Way Grill
At the Island Way Grill, it's all about fresh fish. Our fishermen's own boats make daily trips to the middle grounds to bring back fresh tuna, Mahi, snapper, and other local varieties.
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Excursions
Clearwater Aquarium
We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life. Amazing marine life, extended hours, tropical sunset cruises.
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The Tropics Boat Tours
The Tropics Boat Tours is your place for dolphin tours, party cruises, or a scenic tour of Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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Chute Em Up ' Parasail
Chute Em Up Parasail in Clearwater Florida. The highest and coolest attraction at Clearwater Beach. 3 different heights to choose from. 600ft, 800ft, and our new 1000ft line! Fly up to 3 ppl at a time!
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Captain Memo's Pirate Adventure
Sail away with Captain Memo's Original Pirate Cruise to a world complete in the scenic views of Clearwater as we comb the horizon in search of dolphins.
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Little Toot
Climb aboard the "LITTLE TOOT", our forty-foot authentic tugboat for an exciting dolphin watching adventure with a narrated sightseeing tour of the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Harbor.
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Queen Fleet Fishing Charter
With the ability to charter up to 150 passengers, Queen Fleet is the premiere fishing charter in the Tampa Bay area. Whether you’re after grouper, snapper, sea bass, or any other deep-sea fish, Queen Fleet’s captains have the experience and expertise to turn any novice fisherman into a full-blown, deep-sea angler!
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Clearwater Beach Jet Ski Rentals
Clearwater Beach Jet Ski Rentals provides one-of-a-kind tours. We carry only the newest models. Premium jet skis with reverse and brake systems. Explore the beauty of Clearwater Beach and its islands only accessible by water.