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Our world-renown beaches, extensive
recreational opportunities, nature-based attractions, and the
availability of accommodations designed to fit every budget and
taste, are all reasons why Clearwater and its island beaches are
one of Florida's most popular vacation spots. Come put
yourselves in our shoes!
Clearwater Beach is the Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico
according to
Dr. Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach")
, a Florida
International University professor who has been ranking
America’s beaches for over a decade. USATODAY.com readers have
ranked Clearwater Beach in their
Top 10 List of Best Beaches
from Maine to Hawaii. Conde Nast Traveler has also recognized
Clearwater Beach as the Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico
and the Travel Channel has declared Clearwater is the Best
Activity Beach in the United States.
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Caladesi Island State Park
is currently ranked the fourth best beach, primarily for its
water quality, rustic charm, clean beaches, on-site amenities
and its emphasis on wildlife. Pinellas County is the only
Florida destination which can say it has two of the top 10
beaches; in fact, Fort DeSoto Park is ranked the
#1 Beach in the United States.
Clearwater is very proud to be designated a
Blue Wave Beach. This certification program, overseen by the
Clean Beaches Council, promotes beaches
which are managed to protect their natural assets. This
designation assists the public in identifying the nation's
cleanest and safest beaches. Caladesi Island, Honeymoon Island
and Sand Key Park beaches have also received the Blue Wave
Designation.
Clearwater Beach is undergoing a dramatic
renaissance, the most significant improvement to Clearwater's
tourism economy in decades. Our Billion Dollar Beach
includes over one billion dollars in private development, a mix
of upscale hotel accommodations, residential condominiums and
Beach Walk, the City of Clearwater's beautification program.
Beach Walk will dramatically complement the beach's landscape -
and the visitor experience - by adding green space and public
areas with more amenities as well as improving pedestrian
access. Several private projects are already underway, including
four major hotel/condo properties. Phase One of Beach Walk
construction began in January 2006 and will last approximately
12 months.
If you would like to receive
Footprints
, our electronic
newsletter with development updates and reasons to visit
Clearwater, including what’s new and what’s fun, please complete
the form here.
2007 Tourism Division Partner
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