Clearwater Municipal Marina

If you're driving come early to park and be prepared to pay! If you can find a spot. We paid $50 for the day at 1100 on a Friday in March. Once parked and on foot life was easier. We headed for the pier and had an early lunch at Crabby. I happily found a potabella mushroom sandwich on the menu and a bucket of Crabby's Rum Punch to take the edge off after the drive in. We then took a tour on Little Toot II for Dolphin watching. This hour and a half ride was fun and we did see wild dolphins who swam nearby a joined in for some playful swim. There was a pod with a baby dolphin as well. After the tour we found our way to the beach for a stroll down the most crowded beach I'd ever seen. But the water was nice and the temperatures were wonderful.

The beach is absolutely gorgeous—white as snow! It’s a small stretch, about a mile long, with shops and restaurants to explore. The pier has local artisans selling candles, bracelets, and art, which adds a nice touch. Definitely worth checking out!

Cool spot to check out! Nice stores and restaurants in the area. Plus cool boat ride trips you can take.

📍 Clearwater Marina What an amazing spot! Boats everywhere, vibrant atmosphere, and the perfect starting point for a day on the water. On Labor Day it was full of life, sun shining, and pure Florida vibes.

My favourite beach in the world. It's breathtakingly beautiful, and has so much to do. The sand is so soft and clean and the water really is clear. You can hire little sunshades and seats to sit in on the beach. Walk down to the pier and there are all kinds of activities and entertainment - stay around til night because there are some amazing street acts that perform. There's also a shaded park and just opposite the shop/cafe next to the restrooms on the pier. The cafe does a mean chilly cheese dog. Our daughter also loves to get a hair wrap from the Caribbean braids and wraps stall. Lots of places to eat and drink at. AND, dolphin boat rides - I'd 100% recommend the little toot. We've been on a few and that one is by far the best, the dolphins literally follow it and come so close. I'd recommend going at sunset because its more enjoyable when the weather is cooling down and you can get some amazing photos. I just love this place, have made some wonderful memories here over the years and it's definitely one of my favourite places from anywhere I've ever visited. Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and there are showers so you won't get sand everywhere coming home.