Clearwater Guidebook
Food scene
Rumba has great 2 for 1 drink specials and is conveniently located 4 minutes away.
66 locals recommend
Rumba Island Bar & Grill
1800 Gulf to Bay BlvdRumba has great 2 for 1 drink specials and is conveniently located 4 minutes away.
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza
1101 S Ft Harrison AveCristino's has great coal oven pizza and gelato.
Jimmy's Crows Nest is a great rooftop to enjoy while at the beach. Enter through the hotel and you'll be surprised with the stunning panoramic views
54 locals recommend
Jimmys Crows Nest
101 Coronado DrJimmy's Crows Nest is a great rooftop to enjoy while at the beach. Enter through the hotel and you'll be surprised with the stunning panoramic views
Sightseeing
Honeymoon Island is a beautiful secluded beach away from the hustle and bustle of Clearwater Beach. Note $8 per vehicle fee.
459 locals recommend
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdHoneymoon Island is a beautiful secluded beach away from the hustle and bustle of Clearwater Beach. Note $8 per vehicle fee.
Shephard's Beach Resort has a great nightlife scene typically with live music or a DJ on weekend evenings.
71 locals recommend
Shephard's Beach Resort
619 S Gulfview BlvdShephard's Beach Resort has a great nightlife scene typically with live music or a DJ on weekend evenings.
City/town information
Dunedin is a great quaint town for dinner, live music and breweries. Dunedin is very walkable and home to local shops and even a seasonal Friday and Saturday morning market.
347 locals recommend
Dunedin
Dunedin is a great quaint town for dinner, live music and breweries. Dunedin is very walkable and home to local shops and even a seasonal Friday and Saturday morning market.
Downtown St Pete is a great day trip. Near the pier there are lot's of stores and restaurants as well as brunch locations. This is a great location to ride a bike/scooter. Endless shops and restaurants fill Central Avenue. Every first Friday of the month St Pete closes a portion of their main street for a nightlife celebration.
443 locals recommend
St. Petersburg
Downtown St Pete is a great day trip. Near the pier there are lot's of stores and restaurants as well as brunch locations. This is a great location to ride a bike/scooter. Endless shops and restaurants fill Central Avenue. Every first Friday of the month St Pete closes a portion of their main street for a nightlife celebration.
Neighborhoods
Looking for nightlife? Ybor is known to the locals as our "mini New Orleans" with a few blocks of bustling, walkable nightlife.
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
Looking for nightlife? Ybor is known to the locals as our "mini New Orleans" with a few blocks of bustling, walkable nightlife.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Enjoying nightlife? Pack comfortably!
Locals here are year-round beach goers. Common attire at bars and restaurants is very casual.
Getting around
What is the Tampa Bay Area?
The Tampa Bay area is made up of Tampa, St Petersburg, and Clearwater. Each of these areas have a different vibe to offer. I highly recommend checking out each area during your stay. The easiest way to get around would be by car.
Getting around
Booking during spring break?
Be sure to book Ubers and side shares in advance! Wait times and surge pricing usually occur during this season.