There's an activity for every age and interest at Clearwater Beach, from relaxing on the sand with beach chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas to jet-skiing, speedboating, and fishing. Families with kids enjoy the gentle surf, prime for swimming and water sports. Visitors often steal away from nearby theme parks to spend time on the water, sometimes on day trips from Orlando and St. Petersburg.
At 3 miles long, Clearwater Beach is easy to navigate by car, bike, or foot.
Mandalay Avenue, which runs parallel to the beach, is a mile-long stretch of restaurants, shops, and hotels.
To get an overview of the area, jump on the Jolley Trolley (fees apply), which travels around Clearwater Beach and up to Sand Key Park.
Be sure to bring sun-protection gear and beachwear. Restroom and shower facilities are offered at most area beaches.
Beach wheelchairs are available at the Main Beach Lifeguard Station, south of Pier 60.
Clearwater Beach is about 22 miles north of St. Pete Beach and 2 miles west of downtown Clearwater. The road south is South Gulfview Boulevard, and north is Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach's main drag. The nearest airports are in Tampa, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) away, and St. Petersburg-Clearwater, 12 miles (19 kilometers) away. The beach is about a 2-hour drive from Orlando.
Clearwater Beach is warm year-round, with peak temperatures from April to October. Summer temperatures often hit upwards of 90°F (32°C), when the humid, subtropical region often also sees short thunderstorms. The mild winters attract the largest crowds.
Visitors can do more than just lounge by the famously clear water. Plan ahead and book a Clearwater Beach tour, from deep-sea fishing to dolphin-watching, or check out the Sea Screamer, a speedboat that zooms along the coast. Don't miss the 1,080-foot (329-meter) Pier 60, with its bait shop, playground, and evening sunset festival, or beautiful Sand Key Park, which sees smaller crowds.
