Sun & Summit DestinationsClearwater Beach and St. Pete
Sugar sand, nightly sunset celebrations, a famous rescue aquarium and museums across the bay.
- Best time
- March to May and October to November
- Getting there
- Tampa International (TPA) is about 35 minutes; St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) about 20
- Getting around
- Walk Clearwater Beach; the Jolley Trolley runs along the beaches
- Stay
- 4–5 nights
Clearwater Beach
Spend the days on the wide white beach and the evenings at Pier 60's sunset celebration with street performers. Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues and rehabilitates dolphins, turtles and other sea life.
Islands and parks
Take the ferry to Caladesi Island State Park, often ranked among the country's best beaches, or drive to Honeymoon Island for shelling and an osprey trail.
Across the bay
- The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg
- Fort De Soto Park's beaches and historic fort
- Busch Gardens Tampa: about 45 minutes
- Spring training baseball in February and March
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Stay at Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach
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