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Experience calm waters and sugar-white sand of Clearwater Beach and beyond
Americas #1 Beach
Amazing white sand and clear, shallow water make this beach an ideal playground for families. From the activity along the palm-lined Beach Walk Promenade to the views from Pier 60, you’re sure to find your perfect spot in the sand on Clearwater Beach.
Clearwater Beach dazzles with wide white sand and calm Gulf waters. The beach has earned repeated national recognition, including TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice honors and Dr. Beach listings for nearby Caladesi Island. The Beach Walk promenade, Pier 60 sunset celebrations, and family-friendly water activities make this an easy choice for multi-generational trips.
Besides the beaches, Clearwater Beach keeps a relaxed, small-town feel. At the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, visitors can learn about local marine life and conservation work that began with Winter the Dolphin, star of the movie Dolphin Tale. Winter passed away in 2021, but the aquarium continues as a popular educational stop for families.
With Clearwater Beach attractions such as these, fine restaurants and family-friendly lodgings, as well as exciting beach activities, Clearwater Beach's many options will have the whole crew smiling.
With hundreds of things to do on Clearwater Beach, the main attraction is still pretty much its near-perfect beach (USA Today readers voted Clearwater Beach "Best Beach Town in Florida" in 2013). Beautiful white sand and clear, shallow water make this beach an ideal playground for families.
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Planning Your Gulf Coast Stay
Most BeachHouseFL rentals sit within a short drive of Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Crystal Beach, and Redington Shores. Peak season runs from spring break through summer, while fall and winter offer mild weather and lighter crowds. Browse our available rentals or call 800-792-1449 for help choosing a home near the activities your group cares about most.
Indian Rocks Beach - Local's Favorite!
Legend has it that Florida's beach community of Indian Rocks Beach reputedly got its name when a native medicine man miraculously healed his chief with the waters from a natural sulfur spring believed to have been located in Kolb Park across from Indian Rocks Beach City Hall. Early settlers seeing the Indians on their way to the "rock encircled spring" would say, "The Indians are on their way to the rocks."
Indian Rocks Beach is favored by the locals due to its relaxing atmosphere and its old Florida vibe. It is just a brief drive from Tampa or St. Petersburg, Indian Rocks Beach offers nearly three miles of beautiful and accessible beaches along the glittering Gulf of Mexico. The city's tourist population is one of its greatest assets, as people come from all over the world to visit Indian Rocks Beach for the city's fine beaches and to watch the beautiful sunsets. The city has 27 beach access points along Gulf Boulevard. Also found within Indian Rocks Beach are several retail businesses and quaint restaurants for your pleasure.