Clearwater/St. Petersburg Locations

• Beach Walk • Caladesi Island State Park • Clearwater Beach • Clearwater Community Sailing Center • Clearwater Marine Aquarium

• Fishing • John's Pass Village • Ruth Eckerd Hall • Salvador Dali Museum • Sunsets at Pier 60

Clearwater Beach Website

A half-mile long winding beachside promenade with artistic, whimsical touches, landscaping, unique amenities and public areas, was completed in the summer of 2008. It travels along south Clearwater Beach north to Pier 60 park.

Clearwater (727) 469-5918 Website

Ranked the No. 1 Beach in the U.S. by "Dr. Beach." Caladesi Island State Park is one of the few completely natural islands along Florida´s Gulf Coast. Beach lovers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Saltwater anglers can fish from their boats or throw a line out into the surf. Nature enthusiasts watch wildlife while hiking the three mile nature trail through the island´s interior or paddling a three mile kayak trail through the mangroves and bay. Picnic tables and shelters are located near the beach; picnic pavilions can be reserved for a fee. The park has a marina with electric and water hookups for boaters. The park also has a snack bar and gift shop. For ferry information call (727) 734-1501. Located one mile west of Dunedin off the Gulf Coast. Come visit the best beaches in America.

Clearwater Beach Website

Clearwater Beach - has been named "Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico" by experts and by Condé Nast Traveler readers. USATODAY.com readers also ranked Clearwater Beach in their Top 10 list of best beaches from Maine to Hawaii.

1001 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater (727) 517-7776 Website

The CCSC has a fleet of over 40 boats available for public and member use. Rent a Kayak, Sunfish, Hobie Catamaran, Laser or Sloop.

249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL (727) 447-0980 Website

Marine life rescue and environmental education center. Visit the dolphins, sea turtles and river otters and learn how there rescue and rehabilitate marine life.

Everywhere Website

More than 300 varieties of fish swim in the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. The Clearwater Marina is home to the largest fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida with both party and charter boats available. Clearwater Beach's Pier 60 offers a full service bait house with gear rental and sales, live bait, snacks and beverages.

150 John's Pass Boardwalk Madeira Beach, FL (800) 944-1847 Website

A quaint fishing village featuring more than 100 unique shops, inviting eateries and an 1,100-foot Boardwalk.

1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL (727) 791-7400 Website

Ruth Eckerd Hall was nominated one of the top five concert halls in the United States by a nation-wide industry poll of technicians, artists and their management. It comfortably seats 2,180 for concerts, recitals, plays and special events.

1000 Third Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 823-3767 Website

The world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist.

10 Pier 60 Dr. Clearwater Beach, FL (727) 449-1036 Website

Watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico is a must and one of the best places to do it is Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, a 1,080 ft. fishing pier and observation deck and adjacent park where a nightly sunset celebration takes place featuring artisans, crafters, street performers and live music.