🌴 Things to Do in Clearwater Beach
🏖️ America's #2 Beach Is Right Outside Your Door
Clearwater Beach was ranked #2 among Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Beaches in the United States for 2026.
Known for its soft white sand, sparkling Gulf waters and spectacular sunsets, Clearwater Beach offers something for every age — from relaxing beach days and family-friendly water sports to cruises, shopping, dining and nightlife.
☀️ Beach Days, Water Adventures & Nightlife
Spend the day swimming, paddleboarding, parasailing or simply relaxing on the sand. Then enjoy an evening of live music, waterfront dining or dancing.
A few local favorites include:
- 🎶 Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar & Grill — Live music, dining and entertainment right on the beach
- 🍔 Frenchy's Rockaway Grill — A Clearwater Beach favorite for casual beachfront dining and live music
- 🌅 Crabby's Beachside (formally Palm Pavilion) — Historic beachfront dining with beautiful Gulf views
- 🌴 Pier 60 — Stroll the pier and enjoy Clearwater's famous nightly Sunset Celebration
🐬 Top Things to Do
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Meet rescued marine animals and learn about the aquarium's rescue, rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
🎣 Fishing & Boat Charters
Book a deep-sea fishing trip, dolphin cruise, sunset cruise or private boat excursion.
🌊 Water Sports
Try jet skiing, parasailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and other Gulf Coast adventures.
🏝️ Caladesi Island
Take a ferry or boat to Caladesi Island State Park and enjoy beautiful beaches and a more natural setting.
🍽️ Restaurants & Dining
Choose from casual beach restaurants, fresh seafood, waterfront dining, breakfast spots and family-friendly favorites.
🎢 Tampa Bay Attractions
Make a day trip to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, or explore the many attractions throughout the Tampa Bay area.
🏒 Tampa Bay Sports
Catch a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game or Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game while you're visiting.
🚋 Explore More of the Gulf Coast
The Jolley Trolley stop is right in front of our condo, making it easy to explore beyond Clearwater Beach without having to drive everywhere.
Visit nearby Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs and Downtown Clearwater for additional restaurants, shops, attractions and Gulf Coast experiences.
📅 Annual Clearwater Beach & Tampa Bay Events
Planning your Clearwater Beach vacation around a special event? The Tampa Bay area offers festivals, sporting events, live music, food festivals, and family-friendly activities throughout the year.
Event dates can change from year to year, so we recommend checking the official event website before making your travel plans.
| Typical Time | Event | Location / Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | 🪁 Treasure Island Sport Kite Festival | Treasure Island — colorful sport-kite competitions and demonstrations on the beach |
| February–March | 🎶 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival | Clearwater — live blues and soul music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities at Coachman Park |
| February–March | ⚾ Phillies Spring Training | Clearwater — watch the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark |
| March–April | 🏖️ Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival | Clearwater Beach — spectacular sand sculptures, live entertainment, fireworks, food, and family activities |
| April | 🎸 Tampa Bay Blues Festival | St. Petersburg — three days of blues and roots music on the waterfront |
| September | 🍽️ Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week | Clearwater Beach — participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus |
| September | 🚤 Clearwater Offshore Nationals | Clearwater Beach — high-speed offshore powerboat racing just off the beach |
| October | 🎨 Clearwater Beach Chalk Art Festival | Clearwater Beach — artists create colorful chalk masterpieces along Beach Walk |
| October | 🦐 John's Pass Seafood Festival | Madeira Beach — seafood, live music, arts and crafts, and family activities |
| October | 🎷 Clearwater Jazz Holiday | Clearwater — multi-day music festival at Coachman Park |
| November | 🏖️ Sanding Ovations Master's Cup | Treasure Island — spectacular professional sand-sculpting competition and beach festival |
| November–January | ✨ Holiday Lights in the Gardens | Largo — more than one million holiday lights at Florida Botanical Gardens |
| December | 🏈 ReliaQuest Bowl Clearwater Beach Day | Clearwater Beach — college football teams, bands, and cheerleaders celebrate on the beach |
⚾ Spring Training in Clearwater
Baseball fans have a special reason to visit Clearwater in February and March. The Philadelphia Phillies hold Spring Training at BayCare Ballpark, continuing a Clearwater tradition that dates back to 1947.
🌴 Stay in the Heart of It All
Whether you're looking for family activities, outdoor adventures, great food, live entertainment or simply a relaxing beach getaway, Clearwater Beach puts it all within reach.
Stay at Harborview Grande #405, a spacious 3-bedroom waterfront condo just a short walk from the beach, Pier 60, restaurants and shops.