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Everything We Loved in Clearwater, Florida
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items Planning a trip to Clearwater? I'm sharing everything that made our vacation memorable—from where we stayed and ate to our favorite activities, shops, and travel tips. I hope this list helps you plan a trip you'll love just as much as we did.
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Where We Ate in Clearwater
Our Clearwater Hotel Pick
☀️ Things to Do
🛍️ Shopping & Essentials
Where We Ate in Clearwater
Every restaurant we tried (and the ones I'd recommend). Whether you're looking for seafood, a date night spot, or a family-friendly meal, start here
Hands down our favorite meal in Clearwater! We ordered the surf and turf, and it was absolutely worth it. If you're planning one special dinner during your trip, this would be my pick.
Guppy's on the Beach Restaurant | Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
If you're looking for a classic Clearwater meal, don't skip the grouper sandwich! We loved the laid-back beachfront atmosphere, and it's a great place to grab lunch while enjoying the view.
Frenchy's
A great casual seafood spot with beautiful waterfront views. We ordered the fish and chips, and it was a solid choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner after a day at the beach.
Crabbys Dockside Clearwater
A fun waterfront spot with beautiful views and a relaxed island atmosphere. It's a great place to grab a drink, enjoy the scenery, and catch a Florida sunset.
Saltys Island
Worth a quick visit if you enjoy wrestling or want to see the Hulk Hogan memorabilia. It's a unique Clearwater landmark and fun to explore while you're in the area.
Hogan's Hangout
Our Clearwater Hotel Pick
We stayed in a room with a kitchenette and a partial ocean view, and it was the perfect fit for our trip. The kitchenette made breakfasts, snacks, and leftovers easy, while the ocean view added a little something special. The location also made it ea...
We stayed here and loved the location. It was an easy walk to Clearwater Beach, Pier 60, restaurants, and shops, and having a kitchenette made our stay even more convenient. We’d happily stay here again.
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☀️ Things to Do
From relaxing by the beach to family-friendly attractions, these are the experiences that made our Clearwater trip memorable. I'm saving our favorites here to make planning your vacation a little easier.
We loved taking a ride on the Sky Wheel! It offers beautiful views of Clearwater Beach and the surrounding area, especially around sunset. It's a fun activity for both kids and adults and a great way to see the beach from a different perspective.
Wheel of Lights
If you're deciding on one excursion, I'd put Little Toot at the top of the list. The dolphins swimming in the boat's wake waws incredible to watch, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip.
Little Toot
Arrive early if you want a good spot, especially during peak season. The beach is beautiful, the water is calm, and it's within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Clearwater Beach
If you're looking for a quieter beach day, Indian Rocks Beach is a great choice. It has a more laid-back feel than Clearwater Beach and was the perfect place to relax and watch the sunset.
Indian Rocks Beach
If you're looking for a quieter beach with a little more space to spread out, Sand Key Beach is a great option. It's just a few minutes from Clearwater Beach but has a much more relaxed feel.
Sand Key Beach
We found ourselves walking to Pier 60 more than once during our trip! It's a great place to watch the sunset, grab a treat nearby, and enjoy everything that makes Clearwater feel like vacation
Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach
🛍️ Shopping & Essentials
We always enjoy stopping into Ron Jon when we're near the beach. It's a fun place to pick up a souvenir, browse beach gear, or grab anything you forgot to pack.
Ron Jon Surf Shop Clearwater Beach, Florida
We stopped in to browse and ended up finding a few fun vacation items. It's a convenient place for beach essentials, souvenirs, and anything you may have forgotten to pack.
Surfstyle
A convenient stop for sunscreen, snacks, drinks, medicine, and any last-minute essentials. We found ourselves stopping here more than once during our trip.
Walgreens Pharmacy - 401 POINSETTIA AVE, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
We loved having a Publix nearby! Since our hotel had a kitchenette and full-size fridge, it was the perfect place to stock up on breakfast items, snacks, drinks, and easy meals for the week.
Publix
A fun stop for wrestling fans! You'll find Hulk Hogan merchandise, memorabilia, apparel, and unique souvenirs you won't find just anywhere.
Hulk Hogan's Wrestling Shop