Clearwater Beach is where you want to be! Close to everything, yet miles away. A beautiful beach located on Florida's West coast, the area is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and by Tampa Bay to the east. Clearwater and its island beaches are one of the Florida's most popular vacation spots. Because of town's world-renown beaches, extensive recreational opportunities including the largest recreational fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida, walking distance to restaurants and attractions, and all types of accommodations designed to fit every budgey and taste, and nature-based attractions, this is the ideal place to stay in Tampa Bay!
Clearwater is very proud to be designated a Blue Wave Beach . This certification program, overseen by the Clean Beaches Council, promotes beaches which are managed to protect their natural assets. This designation assists the public in identifying the nation's cleanest and safest beaches. Caladesi Island , Honeymoon Island and Sand Key Park beaches also received the Blue Wave Designation.
Clearwater is safer, more affordable, quieter and calmer than other more prominent destinations. In fact, in a Money Magazine poll, Clearwater was named the safest of all Florida cities. Because of Clearwater 's proximity to Orlando , only 90 minutes away, it is logical to make Clearwater - with its beautiful beaches, warm tropical breezes, and breathtaking sunsets - “home base” for excursions.
Clearwater's special events offer every visitor a special reason to come, whether to hear the best in jazz at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday or to enjoy the spring at our Fun ‘N Sun Festival or to experience Kid's Week showcasing family activities or to participate in the Florida Birding Festival or to watch the pros at the various beach volleyball tournaments. Our sunsets are so incredible they have inspired local artists and performers to celebrate the setting of the sun into the Gulf of Mexico . Sunsets at Pier 60 features music, street performers, hand crafted arts and crafts sold by artists themselves. It's not to be missed!
Two major airports are conveniently located nearby: Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport.
