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Clearwater Beach: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 21 attractions in Clearwater
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Activities: swimming, sunbathing
Attraction type: Beach
Address: Western end of State Road 60, 2 miles west of downtown Clearwater, Clearwater, FL

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Reviews of Clearwater Beach

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“Great time in Fl!”

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5 of 5 stars
kima720
Aug 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I drove to Clearwater from Orlando for a day at the beach. It was rainy when we arrived but the rain cleared out after an hour and we had an awesome time, The pier came alive after dark, something for everyone crafts, handmade jewelry etc... People were nice, only comlaint was we wished we had known earlier how nice it was we would've stayed here!

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“Strong Current, No swimming, crowded, parking problems”

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2 of 5 stars
Cincinnati
Aug 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent hours driving to Clearwater, when we arrived there were drivers waiting incessantly to take someone's parking spot, holding up traffic behind them until they claim that spot. The beach was extremely crowded, not at all restful, there was no swimming allowed due to strong currents and red tide. Red tide causes infections in beach goers that get water in their eyes, ears, nose and throat. It is caused by a lack of movement in the Gulf of Mexico. We ate dinner at Crabby Bill's near the beach. This is a casual dining place, but is expensive. We spent $125 on four people in our group. Not enough staff, overcrowded, but very popular. Parking in hotel parking lot next door. We spent a total of 1.5 hours getting to the beach, only 1 hour actually on the beach and out of four people, I was the only one to get into the water! Dinner was interminable for me, but my friends seemed to enjoy themselves. Drove to Tampa Mariott Airport hotel from Crabby Bill's and fell into bed after a shower. This hotel was AMAZING! This is a MUST STAY! Staff was great and helpful, beds were clean and comfortable with memory foam mattresses, pool and hot tub. Restaurant in lobby and accessible to airport shopping and restaurant. TWO Starbucks, one is 24 hours! This airport is my all time favorite!

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“Beautiful”

Clearwater Beach

Jun 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My family and I go to this beach all the time. We live a few minutes away. The beach has a fishing pier, childrens play ground, restaurants, concerts etc.... The beach is big enough to allow you to have space on the sand. The sand is clean and white. One of the best beaches I have ever been too.

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“Outstanding!”

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5 of 5 stars
Urbandale, Iowa
Jun 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My 11 year old daughter had her first ocean experience here and I couldn't have chosen better. Soft white sand, clean, large, clear water, lots of shells, family-friendly. We had a ball, and aside from the swimming and shell-hunting perhaps the best part was sharing the beautiful sunset with her...she was in awe.

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“Awesome beach”

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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mar 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My friend and i were here the last day in Feb 2008. There was quite a few people on the beach and the weather was very nice. The water was pretty chilly. The beach is nice and wide and cool at night. Standard beach.

G Man

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Clearwater Beach Address

Western end of State Road 60, 2 miles west of downtown Clearwater, Clearwater, FL