Road trip · Pinellas County
Clearwater Beach
White sand, Pier 60 sunsets and beach bars on the Gulf. The best of the beach in one page — every place below is a real listing with its Google rating.
Drive from Cape Coral: 2 hr 32 min · 141 milesGoogle driving route, no traffic — expect longer in season.
Don't miss
- Sunsets at Pier 60
A nightly sunset celebration with artisans and street performers at Pier 60.
Source: sunsetsatpier60.com - Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
Clearwater Beach's sand sculpting event, held every April. Check the organizer for next year's dates and tickets.
Source: sugarsandfestival.com - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Marine rescue aquarium just off the beach on Island Estates. Hours and tickets on its visit page.
Source: cmaquarium.org
Checked on the organizers' own websites Oct 16, 2026. Confirm times before you go.
Beaches & parks
- Clearwater Beach · 5★ (15)11 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Clearwater Beach Slide Florida Bungee Trampoline · 4.8★ (77)1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Clearwater Beach Island · 4.8★ (52)Clearwater Beach Island, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Pier 60 Park · 4.7★ (12882)Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Sand Key Park · 4.7★ (10554)1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Waterfront dining & seafood
- Frenchy's Seafood Company · 4.7★ (78)419 E Shore Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Frenchy's Original Cafe · 4.5★ (3006)41 Baymont St, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Maggie Mae's Waterfront · 4.5★ (1458)1261 Gulf Blvd #104, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- SHOR American Seafood Grill · 4.4★ (945)301 S Gulfview Blvd Ste 105, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Coco's Crush Bar North Beach - Clearwater · 4.3★ (4958)423 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Beach bars & rooftops
- Umbra Pool Bar at AC Clearwater Beach Hotel · 5★ (2)395 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Sielo Rooftop · 4.8★ (38)385 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Current Pool Bar & Lounge · 4.8★ (6)400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Bar Tiki Clearwater Beach · 4.6★ (382)25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Reefers Social Club · 4.6★ (325)600 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Breakfast & coffee
- Beach Market Cafe · 5★ (12)400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Dua Cafe · 4.9★ (132)22 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Another Broken Egg Cafe · 4.8★ (3408)470 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Parlor Doughnuts · 4.8★ (930)521 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- The Mint Fox Cookies & Ice Cream · 4.8★ (673)483 Mandalay Ave #114, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Boat charters & marinas
- Clearwater Island Boat Tours · 5★ (741)228 Dolphin Point #2, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Adventure Boat Rental · 5★ (361)223 Dolphin Point, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- The Salty Mermaid Beach Boats, LLC · 5★ (263)455 E Shore Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- BigAngler Fishing Charters · 5★ (262)25 Causeway Blvd Slip #45, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- FishEye Sport Fishing Charters · 5★ (245)25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Things to do
- Go Tiki Tours Clearwater - #1 Floating Tiki Boat · 5★ (2028)455 E Shore Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
- Idle Speed Watersports · 5★ (1431)663 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- A Boat Day · 5★ (740)198 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA
- Schooner Clearwater · 5★ (681)25 Causeway Blvd Slip 15, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
- Tiki Island Cruises · 5★ (141)25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Ratings, hours and phone numbers from Google — call ahead to confirm.
Events
- Sunsets at Pier 60Nightly, year-round · Pier 60, Clearwater Beach · Source
- Shephard's Tiki Beach live musicDaily — band calendar on the venue site · Shephard's Beach Resort, 619 S Gulfview Blvd · Source
- Make a Difference Fishing Tournament for KidsOct 3 · Pier 60, 370 Mandalay Ave · Source
- Make a Difference Fishing Tournament for AdultsNov 7 · Pier 60, 370 Mandalay Ave · Source
- Suncoast Jazz Festival (36th)Nov 20–22 · Sheraton Sand Key Resort · Source
- Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (52nd)Dec 12 · Clearwater Beach Marina (judging area) · Source
- Sunset to Sparkle — New Year's Eve on Pier 60Dec 31 · Pier 60, Clearwater Beach · Source
- Pier 60 Sugar Sand FestivalMar 26 – Apr 11 · Pier 60 · Source
Official sources
- City of Clearwater — runs Clearwater Beach: parking, beach rules.
- Visit St. Pete-Clearwater — official tourism office.
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