Clearwater Beach Local Guide

Clearwater Marine Aquarium | https://www.cmaquarium.org/
See everything under the sea at the local aquarium, great fun for the entire family! 

Pier 60 | https://www.sunsetsatpier60.com/ 

A top attraction in Clearwater Beach, this 1,080 foot fishing pier and recreational park is home to many vendors, fishing and entertainment. It offers entertainment every night, from two hours before sunset until two hours after sunset. It's on Clearwater Beach, so the sunsets are a can't miss. 


Sea Bird Sanctuary | https://seasideseabirdsanctuary.org/ 

A wildlife rehabilitation facility and tourist attraction dedicated to the rescue and treatment of sick and injured wild Florida birds.

Smuggler's Cove Mini Golf | https://www.smugglersgolf.com/ 
Pirate-themed mini-golf course featuring waterfalls, caves & live alligators that visitors can feed.

Day Trips 

The Greater Tampa Bay area has much to explore, from vibrant nightlife, sports, breweries, theme parks and more. 

St. Petersburg |www.vspc.com
What once was an up and coming city is now a bustling city with an expansive downtown and vibrant nightlife. Check out St. Petersburg pier (recently voted the number one attraction in the nation), grab food at one of the many waterfront diners, explore shopping at Sundial, or head to the beach for dinner on the water.

Tampa | www.tampa.gov/info/things-to-do 
A city with notable sports teams (TB Lightning, TB Buccaneers) and areas filled with restaurants and nightlife. Head to Hyde Park to peruse the upscale shopping and grab a cocktail. In Channelside, Sparkman's Wharf draws a crowd with live entertainment, food vendors packed in the square with a view of the bay. 

Dunedin | https://www.dunedingov.com/Activities-and-Recreation 
Dunedin, a neighboring city north of Clearwater is a quaint touristy beach town bustling with restaurants and gift shops. It's most notable for it's many local breweries. Also worth mentioning is the Pinellas Trail, one of the longest continuous bike paths, connects Clearwater and Dunedin. 

Tarpon Springs | https://exploretarponsprings.com/ 
Tarpon Springs has the largest population of Greek and Greek-Americans in the U.S. The city is home to the World Famous Sponge Docks, which are still an active working waterfront as they have been since the 1800s. The city is full of eclectic shops and authentic Greek food.

Tours & Excursions 

Clearwater Marina offers a variety of options for tours, whether you want to see dolphins, sip cocktails and cruise or explore family friends options. If you're looking to hook line and sink, we've included fishing charter options.

Sea Screamer
A Clearwater boat tour on one of the largest, fastest speed boats. For the adventure seeker, sight see celebrity mansions, our beaches and guaranteed dolphin sightings. 
https://seascreamer.com/ | 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise
Set sail on Captain Memo's pirate ship. A dolphin sighting tour on a pirate ship with face painting, water gun games, stories and dancing fun for the family. 
https://captainmemo.com/ | 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Yacht Starship Cruises 
Fine dining dinner cruises on a luxury yacht offer one of a kind sunset views, dinner and dancing under the stars.
https://yachtstarship.com/event/clearwater-dinner-cruise/ | Clearwater Beach 

Fishing Charters
Salty Hook Fishing Charters 
Captain Chris is the local expert on inshore and nearshore fishing in the area. He makes fishing easy and oftentimes you will be reeling a fish in as soon as the line hits the water. 
https://saltyhookcharters.com/captain-chris-wiggins/ | 727-479-5455

Hubbard's Marina Deep Sea Fishing
Offers offshore and deep sea fishing charters ranging from half day trips to overnight trips. They also recently started offering slow pitch jigging trips. As an added bonus, they launch from John's Pass. You can bring your catch to some of the restaurants there and they will cook your catch for you!
https://hubbardsmarina.com | 727-393-1947

With it's sugary sand that stretches over a wide beach, blue green waters, and regular dolphin sightings it's no wonder it draws visitors from around the world. Dust off the sand and explore the pier at sunset for a variety of vendors and walk the strip for several popular beachfront restaurant options, it's known for it's touristy feel. 

St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

Voted #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021, St. Petersburg Beach has a lot to offer. It has a vibrant beach and nightlife scene, lined with beach restaurants for cocktails and food but offers a more mellow friendly vibe during the day. After dark downtown St. Petersburg's night life heats up as it's known for it's vibrant nightlife scene and many well-known restaurants on the waterfront. 

Sand Key

Just south of Clearwater beach across the Causeway is Sand Key, part beach and part park. It offers a wide powdery sand beach away from the hustle and bustle along with nature trails. 

Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

North and South of John's Pass, lay Treasure Island and Madeira "Mad" Beach where locals and tourists alike can enjoy the relaxed beach town vibes, beach restaurants and bars along the main road.

Honeymoon Island/Caladesi Island State Park

One of Florida’s most-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore. Caladesi is an unspoiled beach only accessible by boat or ferry from the Honeymoon Island docks. As a bonus, the quaint but popular city of Dunedin is close by - known for its charming feel, food and breweries.

Fort De Soto Beach

Ft. De Soto is a county park and nature lovers dream. There are activities for the whole family from bike riding and trails, swimming on the beach, or explore the fort from the Spanish-American War. You can also take the ferry to Egmont Key to see the lighthouse.