Plan Your Trip: LIVE with Kelly and Mark in St. Pete-Clearwater
Two days, four episodes, one beach. Here's how to see the show and make a long weekend of it.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are bringing LIVE with Kelly and Mark to the sugar-white sand of Clearwater Beach on Monday, Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026. The show tapes four episodes at Sandpearl Resort in partnership with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. Free tickets are available by request, and mid-November is one of the best times of year to be here: warm days, cooler nights and the area's busiest festival calendar.
See the Show!
Tickets are free but must be requested in advance through 1iota, the show's ticketing partner; you must be 18 or older to attend.
Tips for the taping
- A ticket request is not a guaranteed seat. Watch your email for confirmation from 1iota and arrive early; studio audiences are typically seated on a first-come basis.
- Bring a valid photo ID that matches your ticket name.
- Dress for TV and the beach: bright solid colors read well on camera. Mornings on the water can be breezy in November, so bring a light layer.
Explore Accommodations
Book a room on the beach so you can walk to the set. Sandpearl and Mandalay Avenue sit at the north end of Clearwater Beach, a short walk from Pier 60.
Know Before You Go: Clearwater Beach
Plan to arrive Sunday, Nov. 15, stay on or near the beach, and leave the car parked: the show set, Pier 60, restaurants and the sunset are all walkable.
Getting here
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) is the closest airport, served mainly by Allegiant with nonstops to 60+ cities. The Grouper Airport Express runs on-demand rides to Clearwater Beach.
- Tampa International (TPA) has the widest choice of airlines and is about 45 minutes from the beaches.
- Driving in? Clearwater Beach is reached via the Memorial Causeway; expect heavier traffic on taping mornings.
Getting around
- Jolley Trolley runs up and down Clearwater Beach and connects to the ferry and Sand Key.
- Clearwater Ferry links downtown Clearwater (Coachman Park) with the Clearwater Beach Marina every 30 minutes, Thu–Sun, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; $5 adults
November weather
Expect warm, mostly dry days in the upper 70s, cooler evenings in the 60s and Gulf water in the low 70s (approximate averages). Sunset is around 5:40 p.m. after the time change, so plan dinner reservations around it. Pack a light jacket for early-morning tapings on the sand.
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Mark's Homecoming
For Mark Consuelos, Clearwater is close to home: he grew up in Brandon, attended Bloomingdale High School in Valrico and earned a marketing degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa in 1994. He also danced with the Clearwater-based Suncoast Calendar Men before his acting career took off.
"My old stomping ground."
That's how Mark described Clearwater Beach when the hosts announced the trip on air in October 2026. Kelly added that this is the beach where Mark took her when she first met his parents, and joked that it is "where Mark dated everyone," inviting any of his old flames to join the audience.
FAQs Before You Go
Are Tickets Free?
Yes. Request them through 1iota; a request does not guarantee a seat.
How old do I need to be?
18 or older.
18 or older. Can I watch without a ticket?
Fans without tickets can still watch from the beach.
When will the episodes air?
Cameras roll Nov. 16–19; check local listings.