Beaches Visitors Guide

An independent guide to St. Pete Beach and the Pinellas Gulf Beaches

Clearwater Beach, Florida Visitor Guide

Clearwater Beach sits at the west end of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, also known as State Road 60. Use this guide to find public beach access, nearby places to visit, and practical information for rental owners.

Clearwater Beach

Sand Key Beach

Find details on the beach and its seawall section closure through November 2026.

Clearwater waterfront

Sand Key Park

Explore a 95-acre park with a white sandy beach, sea turtle nesting from April through October, and benches overlooking a salt marsh.

Pier 60 Park

Pier 60 Park

Learn about night fishing, the open bait house and fishing area, and the closed T-shaped pier end.

Where can you access Clearwater Beach?

Public entrances run along the beach from South Gulfview Boulevard near Opal Sands to Eldorado Avenue, just before Carlouel Yacht Club. The city provides manual and motorized beach wheelchairs for visitors who need them to reach the beach.

Clearwater Beach is open 24 hours a day. Lifeguards are on duty seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., while tower staffing varies with the season and weather. Check current beach details before you go.

Which beaches and attractions are nearby?

Sand Key offers a different beach-and-park setting. Its seawall section remains closed through November 2026 for equipment staging for a city marina project. Pinellas County Parks also close the day after Thanksgiving and on Dec. 25.

At Pier 60, the bait house and fishing area up to the end are open, but the T-shaped end of the pier remains closed until further notice. The aquarium offers manatee viewing to all guests; its last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

What should Clearwater Beach rental owners check?

Before setting rental plans, check the property address and current requirements with the town using the Clearwater rental rules guide. One Fine BnB offers full-service property management with no local team required, starting from 20% of rental revenue. See its Clearwater Beach management services for details.