Warm Water, clear sunsets and stunning beaches are words that are synonymous to Clearwater Florida. Sitting in the Mexico Gulf of Tampa Bay, this bustling town has much to offer to the average snowbird travelling down south for a few clear days. with a multitude of recreational activities and a variety of housing options, Clearwater remains to be one of the top tourist destinations in America.
Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:
- The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 20.9°C and an average low of 12.7°C.
- An Average meal for one person costs about 20.11$ in a non-expensive restaurant.
- A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about4.36$ on an average.
- A Litre of gas Costs 0.9$.
- A monthly Travel pass on regular rates would cost around 87.12$.
- The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about 1005$.
Main Attractions:
- Be sure to check out the dolphins at The Clearwater Marine Aquarium A few major motion pictures were filmed here. Explore the working animal hospital. See the animal care team at work with rescued dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and otters.
- Pier 60, exquisitely set-up in the backdrop of white beaches offers fishing facilities, fine dining, entertainment, shopping and much more. The most amazing sunrises and sunsets viewpoints, along with the most amazing crafts on display. Pier 60 hosts the Sugar Land Festival and is quite crowded at that time.
- The Clearwater Beach ferry, cutting and slashing through the waves is a sight to behold and cherish forever.
- With its dazzling turquoise waters, Clearwater Beach would be the highlight of the visit. Sugar-white sands and shallow waters that make it a prime location for families and couples looking to spend some quality time in the sun. Enjoy sunbathing and fun watersports. The beach offers plenty of cafes, restaurants, and snack shops.
- Just a few hundred yards from the busy US19 is Moccasin Lake Nature Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Clearwater, a serene place for families to spend a day in nature.
- Cliff Stephens Park provides stormwater management and flood protection for Clearwater and the surrounding area. This lovely 44-acre green oasis includes a number of paved trails for hiking, biking, and inline skating, Frisbee golf, an exercise course, and a number of picnic tables and grills.
- You can ride the wind with a kiteboard, a new fast-growing sport that combines sailing, surfing, and wakeboarding. You can try paddleboarding and after a short introductory lesson takes a 2-hour tour of magnificent waterways filled with dense mangroves, home to ospreys, pelicans, all sorts of other birds, and so much fish.
- Encounter Dolphins, a narrated 3.5-hour fun sightseeing tour of Clearwater’s harbour. You will enjoy a steady ride aboard the 40-foot excursion boat, with awnings for shade and comfortable seats. You will learn about our local fauna and watch dolphins in their natural habitats.
- Pick from one of the guided kayak eco-tours or fishing trips. Learn to paddleboard or rent one of the kayaks/paddleboards and test the waters by yourself.
- Philippe Park is the oldest park in Pinellas County with huge trees along the hiking trails providing ample shade to the adventurous souls, a mile-long path along the shoreline, and a fantastic view of the Old Tampa Bay. It is a great place for picnics, fishing, rock climbing, playing softball and boating.
- The Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail is a bike and hike trail that links the Pinellas Trail and the planned Florida Progress Trail. The trail will provide a pleasant, safe, and educational off-road trail that will connect the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay from Clearwater Beach to Safety Harbor.
- Café Ponte is one of Clearwater’s best-kept secrets; an elegant, upscale restaurant with comfortable furniture, white tablecloths, understated décor, and open kitchen. Chef Chris Ponte offers a New American fare with touches of French, Italian, and Asian influences, creating an interesting and unexpected fusion of flavours and ingredients.
- Safety Harbor, a dock in the northwestern part of Tampa Bay, almost completely landlocked. The charming small town of Safety Harbor is located on the west shore of Tampa Bay. Part of very old Florida with tunnels of old oaks dripping moss over brick-paved streets, the town is perfect for a leisurely stroll to check out lovely boutiques, pubs, restaurant and much more.
- Sand Key Park, a beautiful Clearwater park with two major areas – a wide sandy beach and a park. The park has various picnic areas with shelter for shade, grills, picnic tables, water fountains, a restroom, and a kids’ playground.
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium keeps an eye on the turtles and records the statistics on the turtles’ visits and the number of eggs, as many marine turtle species are endangered.