Clearwater Beach is regularly rated as the best beach in America. It’s famous for its soft, white sand and sparkling waters, not to mention beachside fun for all ages. From kid-friendly water sports and cruises to dining on the water, open-air bars and some of the best sunsets you’ll see anywhere, Clearwater Beach encapsulates the best of a Florida vacation.
Multiple access points make the beach easy to get to and accommodations range from family-friendly resorts to luxury hotels to quaint motels and everything in-between. The beach offers gentle Gulf waters, marinas, a bathhouse, a boat ramp, full-time lifeguards and showers.
Visit Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach where you can cast a line for snook, redfish, flounder and more. The pier’s bait house sells refreshments and souvenirs along with bait and tackle. Pier 60 also has a playground, which is one of the largest beach playgrounds in the Gulf. Stay until evening to experience the daily sunset celebration at Pier 60. This beloved local tradition features artisans showcasing their work and buskers performing for the crowd.
