Clearwater Beach
About 2 hr by car from Orlando
Soft white sand and calm Gulf water, with dolphins offshore.
Why locals go
Gulf sunsets two hours west.
Visiting Orlando?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Orlando for your flight home.
What to book
- Dolphin cruise
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Pier 60 sunset festival
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Pier 60
- Beachfront dinner
With friends
- Beach day and boat party
- Parasailing
When to go
Year-round.