Pier 60 sunsets, dolphin tours, parasailing, paddleboard rentals, Caladesi Island ferries, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium — the experiences that make the trip.
See Clearwater Beach is an independent guide to the area. We don't run, own, staff, or book any of the tours, rentals, charters, or activities linked below — every business we name is an independent operator. Contact them directly to confirm current prices and availability and to reserve.
Short on time? These are the activities first-time and repeat visitors put at the top of the list.
Free nightly festival — performers, artists, and the best sunset on the Gulf. Starts two hours before sundown.
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$25–$35 per person. Boats leave the marina throughout the day. Wild Gulf dolphin sightings are near-guaranteed.
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One of America's most pristine beaches. Ferry from Honeymoon Island, $20 round trip for adults, $10 ages 6-12.
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Former home of Winter the dolphin (who died in 2021) and a working rescue facility. Tickets $41.95 adults, $32.95 ages 3 to 11 (as of October 2026).
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Rentals scattered across Beach Walk. Paddleboards ~$30/hr, parasailing ~$75/person.
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Marked nests appear May–October. Read the full guide before your evening walk.
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Captain your own day on the water. Rental prices, boater license rules, and where to cruise.
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Clearwater boat ramps and trailer fees, free day docks, and restaurants you can reach by boat.
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Sunset cruises, night walks, and after-dark fun that isn't just bar hopping.
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Clearwater tiki boat operators compared: BYOB or open bar, bathrooms, prices, and sandbar stops.
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Where and when to spot manatees near Clearwater Beach, and how to watch them responsibly.
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What the law says about wild dolphins, what local encounter tours offer, and the nearest dolphin swims in Florida.
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Indoor things to do when a storm rolls in, sorted by how far you'll drive.
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Splash Harbour and Adventure Island compared: season dates, hours, prices, and height rules.
Learn moreEvery Pinellas artificial reef you can dive from Clearwater, by distance, depth, and dive shop.
Learn moreWhen Old Tampa Bay blooms by month, documented glow reports, and how LED kayak tours differ.
Learn moreWind by month from the NOAA beach station, plus kite launch spots, lessons, and rules.
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Where to play sand volleyball, the city rule on organized games, and tournament weekends at Sand Key and Rockaway.
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Public courses that take visitors, with drive times from Pier 60, green fees, twilight rates, and rental clubs.
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