Your Family Beach Escape
Come to a place where family vacations finally feel easy. Adventure for the kids. Relaxation for you. Sunshine for everyone!
Planning a family getaway should feel exciting – not overwhelming. In St. Pete-Clearwater, you'll find that vacation mode is almost effortless.
In St. Pete-Clearwater, award-winning beaches meet hands-on attractions, playful waterfront parks and family-friendly resorts designed for stress-free fun. The result? A vacation everyone in your crew will remember.
Easy-Breezy Beach Days
Morning beach walks. Midday sandcastle-building contests. Shell-seeking at sunset. This is the easy rhythm of family time in St. Pete-Clearwater.
Clearwater Beach was recently named #1 Beach in Florida, #2 in the U.S. and among the Top 20 in the World by Tripadvisor. Pair that kind of shoreline with warm Florida sunshine, dolphin-watching cruises and interactive attractions, and the family vacation dilemma disappears. Kids stay entertained, parents can kick back and everyone leaves with stories worth telling.
Beach vacations are carefree and fun in St. Pete-Clearwater!
Beach vacations are carefree and fun in St. Pete-Clearwater!
Several other beaches in St. Pete-Clearwater are known for their family-friendly appeal, including Treasure Island, Indian Rocks Beach and Fort De Soto Park in Tierra Verde. At Fort De Soto, calm, shallow waters make it easy for little swimmers, while miles of shoreline invite bird and dolphin spotting. There's even a dog beach if you're traveling with a furry member of the family.
Big Fun for Little Adventurers
Need to burn off some energy? Head to Splash Harbour Water Park, where colorful slides, a lazy river and a lively splash zone keep the fun going for hours – with casual dining and a tiki bar nearby for easy breaks.
Meet animals up close at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where rescued dolphins, sea turtles and other ocean ambassadors help spark your kids' curiosity.
Get an up-close view of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's dolphins through massive windows.
Get an up-close view of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's dolphins through massive windows.
Hop aboard the Little Toot Dolphin Adventure, a boat ride that zips through Clearwater Pass. Named among the top sailing and day-cruise experiences (#4 in the U.S.) in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for 2026, it's a favorite for kids who love the speed, the sea spray and the chance to spot dolphins swimming just off the stern.
Set sail with Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise, where young adventurers can hunt for treasure, get their faces painted and join in friendly water-cannon battles.
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise is a kid favorite.
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise is a kid favorite.
Treat the kids to a sweet memory when you make a trip to kitschy Candy Kitchen on Madeira Beach, a beloved old-school shop known for its selection of nostalgic candies, homemade fudge, saltwater taffy and ice cream.
Sweet memories are made at Candy Kitchen in Madeira Beach.
Sweet memories are made at Candy Kitchen in Madeira Beach.
Evenings the Whole Family Will Enjoy
When the sun starts to dip, the fun doesn’t end – it simply shifts into evening mode.
Grab a casual beachfront dinner at spots like Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill on Clearwater Beach, where seafood baskets, Gulf breezes and colorful sunsets keep the vacation vibe going. Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach is another casual-but-wonderful choice, with tables set just a few steps from the water.
No need to worry about using "inside voices" at Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
No need to worry about using "inside voices" at Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Wander John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, where waterfront restaurants, shops and passing boats make it easy to stroll, dine and soak up the lively coastal atmosphere.
Or head to Sunsets at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, where street performers, artisans and nightly festivities create a sunset celebration the kids will love.
The nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration is a beloved tradition on Clearwater Beach.
The nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration is a beloved tradition on Clearwater Beach.
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