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Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL

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Clearwater Beach

Spread out on 2.5 miles of white Gulf sand, then join the nightly sunset gathering of performers at Pier 60.

Pier 60 Park, 370 Mandalay Ave · Clearwater, FL

About Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach runs about 2.5 miles along a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, reached from the mainland by the Clearwater Memorial Causeway. Pier 60 is the hub, with a fishing pier, playground, covered pavilions, a snack shop, rod rentals and bait. Every evening around sunset, local artists, craftspeople and performers set up for Sunsets at Pier 60. The sand is free to use, and lifeguards are on duty seven days a week.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Clearwater Beach, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Clearwater Marine Aquarium

    $25–$50

    See rescued dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and sea lions at a working marine animal hospital.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Moccasin Lake Nature Park

    No admission fee

    A 54-acre nature preserve in Clearwater with shaded trails, boardwalks, ponds, and a sanctuary for injured birds of prey.

    6.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping

    Countryside Mall

    Check prices

    Shopping, dining and entertainment mall in Clearwater, Florida, with over 100 stores.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    6.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Museums

    Palm Harbor Museum

    No admission fee

    A local history museum housed in the historic Hartley House in Palm Harbor, Florida.

    6.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Lake Seminole Park

    Check prices

    A large Pinellas County park on Lake Seminole with wildlife habitat, trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and boat access.

    9.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Brooker Creek Preserve

    No admission fee

    A roughly 8,700-acre natural area in Pinellas County with forested wetlands, pine flatwoods, and hiking and horse trails.

    14 mi awayMore like this