Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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With hundreds of things to do on Clearwater Beach, the main attraction is still pretty much its near-perfect beach (USA Today readers voted Clearwater Beach "Best Beach Town in Florida" in 2013). Beautiful white sand and clear, shallow water make this beach an ideal playground for families.
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Neighbourhood: Clearwater Beach
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87 within 10 kms
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4.5
12,747 reviews
Excellent
9,202
Very good
2,553
Average
650
Poor
189
Terrible
153
Samantha
13 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Always love Clearwater.
Signs of work at beach which is to be expected in January getting ready for peak summer.
No complaints. Shops, food, beach.
Loungers and wind breakers to hire. Fun couple of hours.
Again the sand is amazing
Signs of work at beach which is to be expected in January getting ready for peak summer.
No complaints. Shops, food, beach.
Loungers and wind breakers to hire. Fun couple of hours.
Again the sand is amazing
Written 27 January 2023
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06Daytona
Green Cove Springs, FL106 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Great manicured sand beach.
We went to the North end with our dog. Great clean beach. Easy access, parking is stupid high, but no fee to use the beach, so….
Enjoy
We went to the North end with our dog. Great clean beach. Easy access, parking is stupid high, but no fee to use the beach, so….
Enjoy
Written 24 January 2023
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Kathy
Winona, MN3 contributions
Dec 2022
It helped that we had perfect weather but the beach and whole walking path was so perfect! We always felt safe, there was plenty of beach to lounge with a beach towel and it was so enjoyable to watch everyone having a good time.
Written 20 January 2023
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Rebecca O
Ridgewood, NY1,538 contributions
Sep 2022
White sand beach. Been to other beaches and the white sand here is sublime. It is a beautiful beach and great destination.
Written 17 January 2023
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Ramesh G. Iyer
Fremont, CA21 contributions
Jan 2023
The beach has beautiful white sand. Ample parking space. Lot of excellent bars and restaurants within a walk-able radius.
Written 8 January 2023
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20SpursFan
San Antonio, TX26 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Thanks to Southwest Airlines, our flight on 29 Dec 22 was cancelled, thus we didn't travel to Clearwater. We had a non-refundable New Year's Eve dinner cruise booked on Starlite Cruises, a reservation at the Wyndam Hotel and a rental car with Budget.
As soon as I knew we weren't going to going I began canceling reservations. Through texting I was able to let Wyndam know about the situation, and a kind rep took care of canceling our reservation. Fortunately we still safe from paying a penalty, but I appreciated the customer service I received from them. I cancelled the rental on line, knowing I would have a $50 cancelation fee on my pre-paid car. I was pleasantly surprised to see my payment, minus $50 promptly refunded to my account, as well a subsequent refund of the $50!! So nothing lost there.
Finally, Starlite Cruises. I had emailed them to cancel, so our spots could be used by someone else. Was aware of the no refund policy, but explained why we had to cancel. The next day I received a call from a very nice woman. She told me my $440 was going to be refunded! I was so thankful, as that's a significant amount of money to lose. I will absolutely give all three agencies my business when we reschedule a trip to Clearwater.
As for Southwest, they have reached out to refund tickets and give bonus points. They really screwed up, it was the perfect storm, but I'll still fly with them. Look forward to visiting when my husband gets past knee surgery!
As soon as I knew we weren't going to going I began canceling reservations. Through texting I was able to let Wyndam know about the situation, and a kind rep took care of canceling our reservation. Fortunately we still safe from paying a penalty, but I appreciated the customer service I received from them. I cancelled the rental on line, knowing I would have a $50 cancelation fee on my pre-paid car. I was pleasantly surprised to see my payment, minus $50 promptly refunded to my account, as well a subsequent refund of the $50!! So nothing lost there.
Finally, Starlite Cruises. I had emailed them to cancel, so our spots could be used by someone else. Was aware of the no refund policy, but explained why we had to cancel. The next day I received a call from a very nice woman. She told me my $440 was going to be refunded! I was so thankful, as that's a significant amount of money to lose. I will absolutely give all three agencies my business when we reschedule a trip to Clearwater.
As for Southwest, they have reached out to refund tickets and give bonus points. They really screwed up, it was the perfect storm, but I'll still fly with them. Look forward to visiting when my husband gets past knee surgery!
Written 5 January 2023
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JerseyGirl35Hazlet
Hazlet65 contributions
Dec 2022
I have been coming to Clearwater for over 20 years. My favorite hotel I have stayed at is The Edge. The new h and Gulf are beautiful . The sand is white and powdery. The water color, clarity, and calmness varies. I find summer to be the most tropical but check red tide reports if coming in the summer. So many great places to eat, shop, watersports, Clearwater aquarium, etc.Overall, great vacation spot!
Written 30 December 2022
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Steever
Wisconsin21 contributions
Dec 2022
How close the Hotel was to a short walk to the beach where you can rent a cabana very reasonably. You can get supplies and food to bring at the store directly across from the hotel.
Written 30 December 2022
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Leone B
Kenmore, NY12 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We went to Clearwater Beach. The sand and water were beautiful, and the staff in gift shop were friendly. We look forward to another visit.
Written 23 December 2022
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Natasha
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Very beautiful beach with blue water and tons of seashells!! The drive to the beach is just breathtaking and marvelous, it’s definitely a place you should add to your bucket list
Written 21 December 2022
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Hi,.
Planning to visit chest water in December. Is the water cold or good enough to go inside the water? Thanks all!
shasta2088
Rockaway Park, NY1,326 contributions
Sorry, didnt see this until now
Mallory
Southport, UK641 contributions
We are looking to spend a day on Clearwater beach in July, travelling early from Davenport. Any tips? Parking, best spot on beaches, places to eat etc. Thanks
John M.
Saint Paul, MN112 contributions
Clearwater North Beach (north of Somerset St.) is wide-open empty. Parking on Mandalay Ave. near Somerset is easy. The closer you get to the central beach, the more people, the more restaurants and the less parking there is.
If you intend to be on the beach all day, are sensitive to the cost of parking, and don't care if there are no pubs or restaurants nearby, consider Sand Key Beach at Sand Key Park. Parking there (also plentiful) is $5 all day.
Lisa W
Stanton, NE4 contributions
Is there a place to rent or reserve chairs?
Pat R
31 contributions
Public area has assortment of chairs or loungers with umbrellas. Also cabanas. They are first come first serve. They come around and have you pay right where u are. We paid 45 for the day. Great thing to do
Can you bring your own tents to the beach
WALL-Etrooper606
Windermere, FL34 contributions
Yes! There are some blue tents if we don't have any their own.
Can I smoke cigarettes on the beach in Treasure island Florida
0ur_0pini0n
Winter Garden, FL1,180 contributions
I have seen people smoke on the beaches.
HeatherLucc
Gilbert, AZ12 contributions
The husband and I are looking to book 5-6 days on the beach and we are FL virgins(except Disney). We want to basically just relax, walk around, eat, drink and preferably not have to rent a car. Is Clearwater a good place for that and if not, what areas do you recommend?
Leslie
6 contributions
Yes! Clearwater is a perfect place for that. Everything is within a few blocks of each other...hotels, condos, restaurants, the beach, shops. You can't go wrong!
Lisa P
Blaine, MN3 contributions
Hi we will be staying on Clearwater beach in January. Wondering if there are Ubers there as we will not be renting a car and if going to St. John’s pass for the day is worth is? Thanks!
Heidi D
Chesterfield, MO3 contributions
How are things there now with COVID out of control in Florida? I’m rethinking a vacation scheduled a week from now b/c covid numbers are climbing there again. We’re vaccinated, but we have loved ones at home who can’t be so I’m concerned. Seems like it might be a bad decision to travel anywhere in FL right now. 😞
dariuszk888
Fairfax, VA57 contributions
As of now there is no covid 19 in Florida.
Safest place in the US
CLEARWATER BEACH - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Clearwater Beach
- Clearwater Beach is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Clearwater Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 41 Clearwater Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Clearwater Beach:
- Calypso Queen Tropical Party Buffet Cruise (From S$60.74)
- Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour (From S$43.57)
- Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Optional Upgrades (From S$104.51)
- Sunset Cruise from Clearwater (From S$38.35)
- Clearwater Dolphin-Watching Tour (From S$38.35)
- Hotels near Clearwater Beach:
- (0.19 km) Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
- (0.19 km) Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
- (0.16 km) Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach
- (0.32 km) Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
- (0.41 km) Barefoot Bay Resort and Marina
- Restaurants near Clearwater Beach:
- (0.15 km) Ocean Hai - Asian American Fusion
- (0.20 km) Crabby's Dockside
- (0.18 km) Jimmy's Crow's Nest
- (0.29 km) Bar Tiki Clearwater Beach
- (0.25 km) Badfins Food + Brew
- Attractions near Clearwater Beach:
- (0.17 km) Little Toot Dolphin Adventure
- (0.16 km) Chute Em Up Parasail
- (0.10 km) Beach Walk
- (0.13 km) Pier 60
- (0.16 km) Thriller Powerboat Tour