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Clearwater Beach Insider Guides

Endless Fun for Every Traveler

Whether you're planning a fun-filled family vacation, a romantic couples' retreat, or a relaxing solo getaway, Clearwater Beach offers an unbeatable mix of coastal adventure and unwind-on-your-own-time relaxation. From thrill-seekers to sun-chasers, there is always something happening along the Gulf Coast.

Unforgettable Things to Do:

Water Adventures: Parasailing, jet ski rentals, dolphin-watching cruises, and deep-sea fishing charters leaving daily from Clearwater Marina.
Family-Friendly Fun: High-energy beach playgrounds, volleyball courts, and the famous nightly Sunset Celebration at Pier 60.
R&R on the Water: Miles of soft sugar sand perfect for sunbathing, beachcombing, or catching world-class Gulf sunsets.

Clearwater Beach Pier 60

Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach: The Complete Guide

Spanning 1,080 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, Pier 60 is the ultimate focal point of Clearwater Beach. Operating since 1962, this iconic landmark offers some of the best fishing, family entertainment, and sunset views on Florida's West Coast.

Key Attractions & Activities

World-Class Fishing: Pier 60 features a full-service bait house stocked with gear rentals, tackle, live bait, and snacks. Anglers can fish for Spanish mackerel, spotted seatrout, snook, and flounder right off the pier deck.
Sunsets at Pier 60 (Year-Round): Every single night—365 days a year—the pier transforms into a vibrant festival. Starting two hours before sunset, local artisans, crafters, street performers, and musicians gather to celebrate Florida's famous Gulf Coast sunsets. Admission is free and family-friendly.
Beach & Recreation: Flanked by soft, sugar-white sand, the park surrounding the pier features one of the largest beach playgrounds in the area, shaded pavilions, telescopes, and beach volleyball courts. Water sports like paddleboarding, parasailing, and jet ski rentals are readily accessible along the beach and nearby marina.

Clearwater Marine aquarium Winter the dolphin

sand key Park in Clearwater Beach florida

Curated Intel

Essential Clearwater Beach Readings

Dive into our resident-vetted guides designed to make your gulf-side getaway stress-free. We cover everything from local-approved. Beyond Pier 60, Clearwater Beach is famous for a variety of iconic landmarks, nature reserves, and unique attractions. Here is a must see's that makes Clearwater Beach a world-class destination:

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Beach Walk Promenade

Beautiful Sand Key Park

Located just over the causeway in Island Estates, this renowned marine rescue and rehabilitation facility is world-famous. It gained international fame as the home of Winter the Dolphin (from the Dolphin Tale movies) and continues to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sea turtles, dolphins, manatees, and otters.

Clearwater’s famous Beach Walk is a wide, winding, palm-lined pedestrian promenade that stretches along the waterfront. Lined with tropical landscaping, outdoor drinking fountains, foot rinses, high-end resorts, and open-air cafes, it's the heart of the beach’s walking and biking culture.

Located just south of Clearwater Beach across the Clearwater Pass bridge, Sand Key Park offers a quieter, more natural beach alternative. It features 95 acres of pristine shoreline, shaded park pavilions, salt marshes, nesting sea turtle habitats, and a dog park.

Local Wisdom

If you want to escape the midday congestion at Pier 60, head south to Sand Key Park. The extra five-minute drive saves you hours of searching for a spot.

Marcus K., North Beach Resident