Clearwater Beach Travel Guide

On the west coast of Florida are the Clearwater and its Island beaches. These are the most popular holiday destinations of the state and are in Pinellas County. The climate is perfect for holidaymakers and the Clearwater is considerably calm, quiet and inexpensive as compared to other famous locations.

Clearwater offers something for everyone ranging from water recreation to nature based to different land activities. It is also more popular due to the special events held in the area. Clearwater has a rich heritage of culture and history that attract history lovers from all over the place.

The basic amenities like fishing piers, picnic areas, playgrounds, showers, restrooms, boat ramp and boat houses are all available in the Clearwater Beach. This beach is easily accessible by the wheel chair.

Clearwater beach is rated as one of the best city beach. The white sand and sparkling waters of this beach beckon all the beach lovers to come and enjoy a wonderful day. You can do activities like go for swimming, play volleyball, or go fishing.

The sailfish, black fin tuna, dolphins and other water animals are found in the waters of the Clearwater Beach. At Pier 60, fishing can be done 24/7 by all. The two and half mile long Beach Walk starts from the Pier 60, moves southward on both sides of the South Gulf view Boulevard. The pedestrians, bicyclist and rollerblading can all access the walkway. There are amenities like showers and shaded areas where locals and visitors can enjoy the magnificent sunsets on the beach. Clearwater Marina is short distance from the walkway offers many water activities like jet skiing, parasailing, cruises and many more.

The boats, Jet Ski and wave runners can be hired by the people to enjoy the beach with the family.

For families with children are available many options. A cruise especially for the kids known as Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise has been set up for the entertainment . On-board many programs like face painting, storytelling, dance programs and treasure hunts are organized for making kids visit to Clearwater Beach a memorable one.

While parasailing on the Clearwater Beach, the quietness of the beach entrails and sometimes, dolphins and loggerhead turtles are spotted from the air.

There are many accommodations that are available in the area ranging from motels to luxury resorts.

On the Mandalay Avenue, the shops sell everything from t-shirts to suntan lotions and boogie boards. After sunset, the street performers live up the street and artist sell souvenirs made from sea shells and sharks' teeth.

There are many other attractions in the area like Adventure Island, a water theme park; Clearwater Marine Aquarium, one can touch and view marine animals like sea turtles, fish, corals, dolphins and more;Florida Botanical Gardens, showcasing Florida plants and also there is wildlife nesting habitat, natural bridges and restored wetlands.

Clearwater Beach has many museums and theaters. Some of the well known are Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin Historical Museum, Royalty Theatre and American Stage Company.