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The Complete Clearwater Beach Travel Guide
Clearwater Travel Guides May 11, 2025

The Complete Clearwater Beach Travel Guide

Everything you need to plan the perfect Clearwater Beach vacation — where to stay, what to do, where to eat, and how to experience it like a local.

By Andrew Beltz

Why Clearwater Beach?

Clearwater Beach consistently ranks among the best beaches in the USA — and for good reason. With 360 days of sunshine, powder-white sand, and turquoise Gulf waters, it's the kind of place that feels like a postcard you can actually live in.

Where to Stay

Stay waterfront on the Intracoastal for the best of both worlds: calm-water views and a two-minute walk to the Gulf. Stay & Play's rentals put you on the island without the crowds of the big resorts.

How to Get Around

Leave the car parked. The Jolly Trolley connects Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach, and everything on the island is walkable and bikeable.

Plan Your Trip

Book a waterfront rental, reserve a jet ski tour with our own Idle Speed Watersports, and let our local team build your itinerary. Stay here, play here, and experience Clearwater like a local.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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