Clearwater Beach is located directly north of Sand Key and 20 miles west of Tampa. It brags of being ranked among the top beaches in the country and the liveliest along Pinellas County's coast.
With an average of 361 days of sunshine per year, Clearwater is not only the sunniest place, but also it has 28 miles of some of the cleanest and safest white sandy beaches. Clearwater Beach is known as the busiest beach with the liveliest nightlife.
Recreation includes swimming, beach volleyball, boating, pier fishing, cruising and many other water activities. Also, enjoy golf and tennis nearby.
As for things to see and do, visiting the Belleview Biltmore Hotel is a must. This hotel
dates back to 1897, and has become a major tourist resort. The 365-room hotel is still the largest occupied wooden structure in the world. In the 1940s, the U.S. Army used the entire hotel as a barracks. However, the building has now been completely restored.
The Clearwater Aquarium and Marine Science Center has sea turtle and dolphin tanks as well as the touch tanks. The Center, one of only eight in the nation, is committed to the rescue, treatment and release of sea turtles and marine mammals.
For a change of scene and an outdoor adventure, visit Moccasin Lake Nature Center and Park. The Energy and Environmental Education Center has nature trails through the wetlands and hardwood, perfect for an afternoon hike. The Center serves as a refuge for permanently injured birds that are native to Florida.
Clearwater offers visiting vacationers lots of fun and sun!
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