blue and white umbrellas and blue cabanas line a white sand beach near the Gulf of Mexico, there are shadows of palm trees on the sand

A serene view of Clearwater Beach with its signature blue cabanas and blue-and-white striped umbrellas.

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Clearwater Beach

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. 
 


Clearwater Beach is Still Shining, and the beach is open and welcoming beach lovers after a re-beautification process following two storms earlier this fall. Find details on parking, lifeguards and more on our Current Beach Updates & Conditions page.

Aerial view of Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.
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Live From Clearwater Beach

Get a live-action view of Clearwater Beach. This webcam from the Wyndham Grand offers a bird's-eye view of one of our legendary beaches.

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Plan Your Beach Day

The beach is the center of the community here, with sugary sands and emerald waters that are just steps from hotels and restaurants. It's no wonder why Clearwater Beach made Travel + Leisure's list of "The 14 Best Beaches in Florida" in 2021. Rent a shaded cabana for the day – all you need to do is settle in and an attendant will come by. For a low-key beach day, walk to the north, where the crowds thin out some. No matter what spot you choose, you’ll always find plenty of amenities close by.

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Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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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