Clearwater Marine Aquarium
$25–$50See rescued dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and sea lions at a working marine animal hospital.
Transit: reachable by public transit

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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
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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Transit: reachable by public transit
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