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Sightseeing
Laid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes.
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Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveLaid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a 501 non-profit organization, and aquarium in Clearwater, Florida. It is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals, public education, conservation, and research
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Acuario Marino de Clearwater
249 Windward PassageClearwater Marine Aquarium is a 501 non-profit organization, and aquarium in Clearwater, Florida. It is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals, public education, conservation, and research
From fishing to being entertained and watching sunsets, a visit to Pier 60 Park in Clearwater Beach is a great way to enjoy Florida’s famous attractions: shoreline, ocean, and activities. The focus of the park is a 1,080-foot-long (329-meter) fishing pier that juts out into the Gulf of Mexico. From sunrise to late evening, cast your line from the pier with many others and take advantage of strong lights on the structure that attract fish after the sun goes down.
Buy your bait and pay a fishing fee at the pier. Then find shelter from the sun under one of the covered pavilions. As well as the wide selection of bait available at the bait house, look over the fishing tackle, rental equipment and souvenirs. Treat yourself to a drink or a snack.
Once you’re all set up on the pier, settle back to catch mackerel, flounder, snook, tarpon and many other species.
If you prefer to watch the anglers, relax on the beach that offers one of the largest children’s playgrounds on the Gulf Coast. The presence of lifeguards helps make a family outing here safe and enjoyable.
Stay for the 4-hour Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration that maintains interest with live entertainment, craft vendors and food trucks.
On Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, bring a blanket or beach chair and watch a free movie at the Sunset Cinema after the sun goes down.
Fishing licenses are not required if you fish from the pier, but even if you don’t choose this activity walk to the end of the structure for spectacular views.
The pier is accessible and parking can be difficult, particularly around the time of the sunset celebration, so come as early as possible.
Find additional parking north and south of the roundabout and on the street in Clearwater Beach. Some of the resorts in the area offer public parking.
Pier 60 Park is open 24 hours a day year round. This gorgeous spot offers practically everything you’d want during a Florida vacation: sun, sand, fishing, entertainment and much more.
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Pier 60
Pier 60From fishing to being entertained and watching sunsets, a visit to Pier 60 Park in Clearwater Beach is a great way to enjoy Florida’s famous attractions: shoreline, ocean, and activities. The focus of the park is a 1,080-foot-long (329-meter) fishing pier that juts out into the Gulf of Mexico. From sunrise to late evening, cast your line from the pier with many others and take advantage of strong lights on the structure that attract fish after the sun goes down.
Buy your bait and pay a fishing fee at the pier. Then find shelter from the sun under one of the covered pavilions. As well as the wide selection of bait available at the bait house, look over the fishing tackle, rental equipment and souvenirs. Treat yourself to a drink or a snack.
Once you’re all set up on the pier, settle back to catch mackerel, flounder, snook, tarpon and many other species.
If you prefer to watch the anglers, relax on the beach that offers one of the largest children’s playgrounds on the Gulf Coast. The presence of lifeguards helps make a family outing here safe and enjoyable.
Stay for the 4-hour Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration that maintains interest with live entertainment, craft vendors and food trucks.
On Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, bring a blanket or beach chair and watch a free movie at the Sunset Cinema after the sun goes down.
Fishing licenses are not required if you fish from the pier, but even if you don’t choose this activity walk to the end of the structure for spectacular views.
The pier is accessible and parking can be difficult, particularly around the time of the sunset celebration, so come as early as possible.
Find additional parking north and south of the roundabout and on the street in Clearwater Beach. Some of the resorts in the area offer public parking.
Pier 60 Park is open 24 hours a day year round. This gorgeous spot offers practically everything you’d want during a Florida vacation: sun, sand, fishing, entertainment and much more.
The Courtney Campbell Trail provides pedestrian and bicycle access along the southern side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, linking two communities, Tampa and Clearwater, and two counties, Hillsborough and Pinellas, in western Florida. Along the way, the trail offers spectacular views of Tampa Bay and connects Cypress Point Park, Skyway Park, and Ben T. Davis Beach.
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Courtney Campbell Causeway
Courtney Campbell CausewayThe Courtney Campbell Trail provides pedestrian and bicycle access along the southern side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, linking two communities, Tampa and Clearwater, and two counties, Hillsborough and Pinellas, in western Florida. Along the way, the trail offers spectacular views of Tampa Bay and connects Cypress Point Park, Skyway Park, and Ben T. Davis Beach.
Food scene
One of the most famous restaurants in Clearwater is Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill. When in Florida, you can’t ask for much more than a delicious grill right on the beach. The first Frenchy’s was opened in 1981 by a man from Québec, to huge success. He even purchased a fleet of fishing boats to make sure that fresh seafood was available at his restaurant every day.
The Rockaway Grill serves up delicious seafood dishes, like garlic crab fries, conch fritters, baked oysters, and peel & eat shrimp, and their grouper sandwich is a very popular menu item. They also do salads, soups, and other menu items aside from seafood. They even have a gluten-free menu! Try a blended rum runner cocktail, which is refreshing and strong.
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StOne of the most famous restaurants in Clearwater is Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill. When in Florida, you can’t ask for much more than a delicious grill right on the beach. The first Frenchy’s was opened in 1981 by a man from Québec, to huge success. He even purchased a fleet of fishing boats to make sure that fresh seafood was available at his restaurant every day.
The Rockaway Grill serves up delicious seafood dishes, like garlic crab fries, conch fritters, baked oysters, and peel & eat shrimp, and their grouper sandwich is a very popular menu item. They also do salads, soups, and other menu items aside from seafood. They even have a gluten-free menu! Try a blended rum runner cocktail, which is refreshing and strong.
If you’re looking for the best breakfast in Clearwater, you found it. Lenny’s Restaurant was first established in 1958 and today is still one of the most popular breakfast restaurants in Clearwater.
They are well known for their pastry basket, which is piled high with Danishes, cinnamon buns, and other sweet baked goods that pair perfectly with a cup of hot coffee. Anything leftover is free to take home with you.
Their menu is very extensive, with lots of choices, so it’s easy to find something you’ll like. You might even have a hard time making a decision. They do hoagies and deli sandwiches, sweet classics like fluffy pancakes and French toast, eggs Benedict and omelets, and toasted bagels with all kinds of toppings.
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Lenny’s Restaurant
21220 US Hwy 19 NIf you’re looking for the best breakfast in Clearwater, you found it. Lenny’s Restaurant was first established in 1958 and today is still one of the most popular breakfast restaurants in Clearwater.
They are well known for their pastry basket, which is piled high with Danishes, cinnamon buns, and other sweet baked goods that pair perfectly with a cup of hot coffee. Anything leftover is free to take home with you.
Their menu is very extensive, with lots of choices, so it’s easy to find something you’ll like. You might even have a hard time making a decision. They do hoagies and deli sandwiches, sweet classics like fluffy pancakes and French toast, eggs Benedict and omelets, and toasted bagels with all kinds of toppings.
No visit to Florida is complete without visiting the Columbia Restaurant in Clearwater. It is a sister location to the Tampa Bay location of the same name, which has been around since 1905 and is the state’s oldest standing restaurant.
The restaurant is located along Gulf Boulevard on Sand Key. The two seating areas offer different levels of dining. The outdoor deck area is a bit more casual, while the indoor Mediterranean dining room is a more elegant lounge. Casual dress is fine, but sleeveless shirts are not permitted on men.
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Columbia
1241 Gulf BlvdNo visit to Florida is complete without visiting the Columbia Restaurant in Clearwater. It is a sister location to the Tampa Bay location of the same name, which has been around since 1905 and is the state’s oldest standing restaurant.
The restaurant is located along Gulf Boulevard on Sand Key. The two seating areas offer different levels of dining. The outdoor deck area is a bit more casual, while the indoor Mediterranean dining room is a more elegant lounge. Casual dress is fine, but sleeveless shirts are not permitted on men.
The Rumba is a relaxed, small-beach-town-vibe grill in Clearwater, serving up authentic island dishes and fresh seafood. Rumba has its own collection of fishing boats that bring in freshly caught seafood every single day. So you know that whatever is on your plate was caught fresh, just a few miles off the shore!
Their menu has an extensive list of seafood dishes, like grouper, hogfish, shrimp and prawns, seabass, salmon, lobster, and scallops — all prepared either whole or in dishes like sandwiches, rice bowls, sandwiches, or bite-sized appetizers.
Their happy hour is the best in Clearwater, with all-day, everyday deals on sangria, margaritas, and beer pitchers. Don’t miss the Tiki Bar on your way into the restaurant, where refreshing fruity cocktails and classic drinks can be ordered.
There is live music every Friday through Sunday starting from 6 pm, right on the deck of the Tiki Bar. A perfect atmosphere in the warm summer weather with a cocktail in your hand.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30-11pm
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Rumba Island Bar & Grill
1800 Gulf to Bay BlvdThe Rumba is a relaxed, small-beach-town-vibe grill in Clearwater, serving up authentic island dishes and fresh seafood. Rumba has its own collection of fishing boats that bring in freshly caught seafood every single day. So you know that whatever is on your plate was caught fresh, just a few miles off the shore!
Their menu has an extensive list of seafood dishes, like grouper, hogfish, shrimp and prawns, seabass, salmon, lobster, and scallops — all prepared either whole or in dishes like sandwiches, rice bowls, sandwiches, or bite-sized appetizers.
Their happy hour is the best in Clearwater, with all-day, everyday deals on sangria, margaritas, and beer pitchers. Don’t miss the Tiki Bar on your way into the restaurant, where refreshing fruity cocktails and classic drinks can be ordered.
There is live music every Friday through Sunday starting from 6 pm, right on the deck of the Tiki Bar. A perfect atmosphere in the warm summer weather with a cocktail in your hand.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30-11pm
O’Keefe’s has been a Clearwater landmark for years. The DuQuesnays and dedicated staff are committed to providing everyone with only the best experience. The motto is a "Little bit of something for everyone". Enjoy this pub for homemade food and great beer!
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Okeefe's Tavern
1219 S Ft Harrison AveO’Keefe’s has been a Clearwater landmark for years. The DuQuesnays and dedicated staff are committed to providing everyone with only the best experience. The motto is a "Little bit of something for everyone". Enjoy this pub for homemade food and great beer!