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Destination guide

Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach works best as a flexible Gulf day: beach time when conditions cooperate, an educational indoor option nearby, and a weather-dependent sunset gathering near Pier 60.

  • Beach time
  • Families
  • Sunset plans
  • Flexible itineraries
People walking along Clearwater Beach beside gentle Gulf waves with Pier 60 in the background.

Photo: Michel Rathwell · CC BY 2.0 · edited · details

Why go

A day that feels like Clearwater Beach.

It is the clearest choice for travelers who want the Gulf to anchor the day while keeping a family-friendly indoor backup within the same area.

Before you go

Keep the plan flexible.

  • Check beach flags, storms, surf conditions, and parking before leaving.
  • Pier 60 programming is weather-dependent and pier access is partially limited.
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working animal hospital, so animals and presentations can vary.

Keep exploring

Thing to do

Pier 60

The central sunset gathering point for the beach, with a nightly arts-and-entertainment celebration when weather permits.

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Another hub

Tampa

Follow downtown’s waterfront from indoor favorites onto the Riverwalk, then ride the fare-free streetcar toward Ybor City.

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Official sources

Recheck changing details with the operator or organizer before your visit.

Clearwater Beach official informationClearwater Marine Aquarium visitor informationSunsets at Pier 60 official information