Clearwater

Clearwater has something to offer everyone 365 days of the year. Located on the highest coastal bluff in Florida, it is the area’s second-largest city. 35 miles of spectacular white sand beaches are sure to keep your attention for many long lazy days in the sun.  If you are a sunset lover, be sure to catch one of our famous sunsets at the sunset festival held year round two hours before sunset at Pier 60.  If you are not in the lazy relaxing mood, you can go parasailing, rent sailboats and other personal watercraft like speed boats and seadoos.  Clearwater has everything you want, need, and desire, for both vacationing and for  living.  Aside from our large array of sporting and recreational activities, we have a unique cultural heritage including arts and museums to explore, great local shopping, and succulent fresh seafood at every turn.  See you in Clearwater!

City Sites

• Caladesi Island
Caladesi Island is ranked the #5 beach in the USA in the ratings published by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.  Come experience the diversity of Caladesi Island for yourself.  You can reach the island by ferry or private boat. The park itself has wonderful and quiet nature trails and is a natural haven for birds that enjoy the vegetation and secure surroundings.

• Lowry Park Zoo
From Asian elephants to Sumatran Tigers, there are hours of exciting new animals to find and learn about.  There are five main exhibit areas: The Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Native Florida Wildlife Center, Asian Domain, Primate World, and a Children's Petting Zoo.  The Lowry Park Zoo is now ranked as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country. 

• Dolphin Encounter and Bird Feeding
If you want to see beautiful marine mammals in their natural surroundings, our unique sightseeing tour out in the Gulf of Mexico is for you.  If you want, we have food so you can feed the birds.  On our tour, you will clearly see Caladesi Island and the many beaches along Clearwater.  This is affordable fun for the whole family. 

beaches

• Clearwater’s Sand Key Park Beach
This huge 65-acre park  and beach is rated in the top 14 of "beaches." It is operated by the Pinellas County park system and is open daily. Facilities include showers, restrooms, picnic grounds and lifeguards making this park a great place to swim, jog, fish, relax and collect shells.

WEATHER

• Spring: 61°F to 82°F
• Summer: 73°F to 91°F
• Fall: 65°F to 85°F
• Winter: 51°F to 73°F

must see

• Clearwater Marine Aquarium
This aquarium is much more than just a wonderful place to experience marine life.  Many of the animals here are or were injured, rescued, and rehabilitated.  Many are released and other find a permanent home here.  You will fall in love with the various fish, sharks, dolphins, otters, sea turtles, and much more.  There are various exhibits throughout the year for all to learn.  See, touch, and learn at the Marine Aquarium.

Special Interest

• Captain Memo’s Original Pirate Cruise
Ahoy Mateys!  You have to see this ship to believe it!  The "Pirates Ransom" was custom built to satisfy U.S. Coast Guard specifications.  The crew, affectionately referred to as Pirates, are hand picked by Captain Memo himself.  There is a large selection of Pirate souvenirs to satisfy everyone's lust for trinkets and all sorts of sunken treasure.  Visit us today for a fun filled safe ride on a real Pirate Ship.
 

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