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Your trip to Clearwater.

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Clearwater – Florida Destination Tampa and Clearwater

How to get there

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) Tampa · 30 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From TPA or Tampa, drive to Clearwater and then to the beach island.

How many days

One or two days at the beach leave room to adapt the outing to the weather.

When to go

For Clearwater, November through April is usually the least humid period; in summer, from June to September, plan for breaks because of heat and rain. Hurricanes can affect the area from June through November.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A beachside base allows walking; a car or booked transport cover arrival and onward travel around the area.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Clearwater
  1. Morning
    Clearwater Beach and Pier 60

    Spend the start of the itinerary at Clearwater Beach and Pier 60. Give priority to the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Clearwater.

  2. Afternoon
    Additional time at Clearwater Beach and Pier 60

    Use the afternoon to deepen your visit to Clearwater Beach and Pier 60 if you feel like it, or return to your base in Clearwater. If the Clearwater stop is short, keep the remaining time for rest at the base.

  3. Late afternoon
    Return via the Clearwater Beach and Pier 60 area

    Finish walks in the section of Clearwater you have already visited and return to your lodging before planning another trip. Light conditions and the weather can change the length of this stage.

  4. Evening
    Free evening in Clearwater

    Dine near your base in Clearwater and keep the evening free to rest after the route through Clearwater Beach and Pier 60.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Clearwater and start the visit?

The bridge links the mainland to the beach island.

How many days to allocate for Clearwater?

One or two days allow you to adapt the beach plans to the weather.

How to get around during your stay in Clearwater?

Staying next to the beach reduces the need to look for parking.

Do I need to sleep on Clearwater Beach?

No, but a base on the island avoids repeating the crossing and the search for parking each time you visit the beach.

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