Home of pristine white sandy beaches, clear gulf waters, warm sunshine, and plenty of hospitality.

Clearwater Beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County on the west central coast of Florida  in the United States.

The average local temperature of this subtropical tourist haven is 73 degrees, with winter being the most comfortable season.
The area is characterized by a white sand beach stretching for 2.5 miles along the Gulf and sits on one of the county's barrier islands. It has a full marina on the Intracoastal Waterway side and is linked on the south by a short bridge to another island called Sand Key, where on the near end is found a large public beach park, directly on the Gulf.

Sand Key Park, which closes at dark, has picnic and fishing accommodations, a nature trail, beach concession stands, and very spacious parking lots. By contrast, the main part of Clearwater Beach is so densely developed that it can be difficult to navigate by car. (Both areas have metered parking spaces; the hours of enforcement vary.) These two islands are part of the city of Clearwater, which lies a couple of miles to the east over a high bridge constructed in recent years.

Clearwater Beach is approximately 20 miles from Tampa International Airport and offers such activities as parasailing, jet ski rentals, boat tours (with a common sighting of dolphins in the Gulf waters), miniature golf, fishing charters, and "pirate ship" cruises.


Pier 60, named for Florida State Road 60 which terminates here, is a central spot for beachgoers and has a playground, a snack bar with attached souvenir shop, and a long fishing pier. It's the site of a daily event called Sunsets At Pier 60, which includes street performers and musical acts. On the pier itself is a nightly display of goods sold by local artisans such as jewelry, candles, and other gift items.

The Jolley Trolley bus provides transportation up and down the beach. Of course, many people choose instead to walk to restaurants or shops and along the beach itself, whose attractiveness was greatly improved in 2008 with a beautification project called Beach Walk. There are drinking fountains, shower nozzles for beachcombers to rinse the sand off, and bicycle racks, as part of the upgrade. A paved bicycle trail lined by mangrove trees is available which parallels the Clearwater Memorial Causeway to the city.

Just up the road is located the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, as well as a grocery store and other amenities.

In 2009 the long-anticipated Beach Walk project was completed, featuring shops and restaurants in a compact pedestrian zone with high-end hotels.