CLEARWATER BEACH

Sunset over a coastal city with buildings, streets, and a view of the ocean in the background.

THE BEACH

Champagne shorelines, crystal-clear Gulf waters, and sunsets that stop you in your tracks—Clearwater Beach is where every day feels like a vacation. Whether you're paddle boarding through dazzling turquoise waves or sipping cocktails at the breezy Coconut Grove bar, this is a slice of Florida paradise.

A wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunset, with a covered pavilion at the end, under a sky with dark clouds and a colorful horizon.

SUNSETS AT PIER 60

Every evening, locals and visitors alike gather at Pier 60 for a front-row seat to Clearwater’s legendary sunsets. Live music, street performers, and local artisans turn this golden-hour ritual into a nightly festival by the sea.

Three dolphins swimming near the surface of the ocean.

DOLPHIN CRUISE

Hop aboard a boat and sail into sparkling Gulf waters, where wild dolphins often leap and play alongside you. It’s the kind of magical, salt-sprayed experience that makes Florida’s West Coast unforgettable.

A marine biologist and her team holding a small aquatic animal in a lab tank or holding area at an aquarium.

CLEARWATER AQUARIUM

Not your typical aquarium — this marine rescue center cares for rescued sea turtles, otters, and dolphins, including Winter, the tail-less dolphin. It’s immersive, inspiring, and was the filming site for 2011 Universal Studios film Dolphin Tale (starring Morgan Freeman), based on Winter’s true story of survival with a prosthetic tail.

Two people parasailing above the turquoise ocean near a small boat at a sunny beach.

PADDLE, JET SKI OR PARASAIL

Clearwater’s gentle surf is the perfect playground. Paddleboard through warm waters, take a sunset jet ski ride, or soar sky-high on a parasail. However you explore it, the Gulf never disappoints.

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK NEARBY

  • Distance: Approximately 7 minutes from Coconut Grove Airbnb

    Vibe: Upscale beachfront dining

    Highlights: Known for dishes like the Berkshire Pork Chop and Surf & Turf Roll, served with stunning ocean views.

  • Distance: About 7 minutes from Coconut Grove Airbnb

    Vibe: Relaxed beachfront atmosphere

    Highlights: Sit down steps from the surf and savor fresh, locally-caught seafood with panoramic Gulf views—especially breathtaking at sunset. The menu features Floribbean favorites like fish tacos, buffalo shrimp, and cold cocktails. Ideal for a laid-back, crowd-pleasing meal by the water.

  • Distance: Approximately 12 minutes from Coconut Grove Airbnb

    Vibe: Waterfront steak and seafood fusion

    Highlights: Popular for their wood-grilled steaks, fresh sushi, and Sunday brunch, all in a stylish marina-side setting.

  • Distance: Approximately 10 minutes from Coconut Grove Airbnb

    Vibe: Historic Spanish-Cuban charm

    Highlights: Famous for their 1905 Salad, sangria made tableside, and seafood paella, all with waterfront views at Florida’s oldest restaurant.

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