Beaches
Best Beaches Near Clearwater Beach, Ranked
Caladesi, Fort De Soto, Honeymoon, Sand Key and Pass-a-Grille, ranked with drive times from Pier 60, fees and dog rules.
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Everything about the sand, surf, and shoreline at Clearwater Beach — plus the wildlife that call it home.
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Caladesi, Fort De Soto, Honeymoon, Sand Key and Pass-a-Grille, ranked with drive times from Pier 60, fees and dog rules.
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Canopies vs tents, smoking and vaping, glass, alcohol, dogs, drones and fines, each tied to city code.
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Free beach wheelchairs, the Pier 60 access mat, placard parking and easier nearby beaches.
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Umbrella, chair and cabana prices, the cheaper late-afternoon rate, stand locations and bring-your-own rules.
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Free public restrooms, rinse showers and beach entrances, with addresses, hours and a map.
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When stingrays are around, the stingray shuffle, hot-water sting first aid and local shark-bite records.
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Florida Health Vibrio case and death counts by year, Pinellas numbers, who is actually at risk, and what to do with a cut.
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No-see-ums, mosquitoes, lovebugs and sand fleas: which months have the most biting evenings, where they bite, and what works.
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Why the water is clear some days and cloudy others, how it's tested for bacteria, and how to check today.
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Which stretches are natural beach, built land or nourished sand, with a dated sand ledger from FDEP and Pinellas County records.
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Who runs each live cam, which way it faces, and what it shows: crowds, surf, sunset and traffic.
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Rental boat or tour boat, tides, nesting closures and what to bring for a day on Three Rooker and Anclote Key.
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The drive, parking fee, dog beach, ferries to Egmont and Shell Key, and a simple day plan.
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Sunset times by month with golden hour, last light, Pier 60 festival hours and the best places to watch.
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The beach faces west, so here are the spots that line up with the sun over water each month, their hours and first light.
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The rules on the sand, dog-friendly hotels, and the best dog beach in the area.
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What shells you'll find, when to hunt, and the best nearby shelling spots on the Gulf.
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How the tides work, a live NOAA link for today, and every daylight low tide at or below zero from Oct 2026 to Sep 2027.
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Five species visit each year — here's when to expect them and how to share the beach respectfully.
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Dolphins, pelicans, nesting shorebirds, crabs and sand dollars by month, plus where gators live.
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Morning light, midday crowds, and sunset magic — how to time your day on the sand.
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Warm water, cooler air, fewer tourists — fall might be the most underrated season on the beach.
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A seasonal breakdown of weather, water temperatures, and the sweet-spot months to plan a trip.
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