If Clearwater Beach had a theme song, it would be “Walking on Sunshine.” This fun, friendly, casual beach town in the Tampa Bay area is always abuzz with activity and good vibes. It’s no wonder Clearwater Beach was named the No. 1 Beach in the South by USA Today, and has been named America’s No. 1 Beach several times in recent years. To start planning your trip to the beach, click here.
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The beach is the center of the community here, with sugary sands and emerald waters that are just steps from hotels and restaurants. Rent a shaded cabana for the day – all you need to do is settle in and an attendant will come by. No matter what spot you choose, you’ll always find plenty of amenities close by.
While the beach is the big draw, there are literally hundreds of things to do here in the Tampa Bay area. Sightseeing and dolphin cruises set sail all day long. Kids will love seeing the sea turtles, dolphins and other rescued sea creatures being cared for at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Don’t miss Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise, a swashbuckling family adventure aboard a replica pirate ship. Adults can savor the sunset with a cocktail or dinner cruise. You’ll also find parasailing as well as paddle board and kayak rentals.
No trip to Clearwater Beach is complete without a visit to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where staff and volunteers care for rescued dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and other marine animals. Unlike many aquariums, this facility’s main focus is rehabilitating injured marine life and seabirds, or giving them a permanent home if they can no longer survive in the wild.
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