Guide to Clearwater

'With oodles of sand, acres of water and Happy Hours that last a good while longer than they claim, Clearwater Beach knows everything there is to know about a good holiday.'

Kick your heels on Clearwater's wide, sandy beach, and it won't matter one jot that this is one of the busiest holiday spots in Florida. For here, you can indulge all your holiday fantasies – from parasailing high in the sky to winning the beach volleyball competition. Paddle a canoe silently through the mangroves, collect exotic shells stranded on the beach after a full moon, or teach your toddler to jump high over the rippling waves in the safe, shallow seas. It's all here on a plate for you.

Jump on the Jolly Trolley and visit Sand Key Beach Park. Not only a superb, palm fringed beach, this is also a top spot to watch for dolphins jumping out of the warm seas. Or hop on a bike and cycle the last leg of the Pinellas Trail to Tarpon Springs.

When the sun starts slipping in the horizon, turn your feet along the beach to Pier 60. You won't be the only one heading that way. For two hours before the sun goes down, jugglers, musicians, artists and magicians all gather here to celebrate the sunset with good natured high jinks and cheerful festivities – what better reason can you think of for a good party!

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