BEACHES VisitSPC.com/Beaches CHALK ART FESTIVAL CAPTAIN MEMO'S PIRATE CRUISE CLEARWATER BAY PIER 60 Cl rwater B ch VisitSPC.com/ClearwaterBeach • Though there are hundreds of things to experience on Clearwater Beach, the glorious beach itself remains its most famous attraction. Year after year, it is consistently even the world, including its No. 1 ranking in the U.S. on Tripadvisor’s list of Top Beaches for 2019, 2018 and 2016. You’ll realize these accolades are richly white sands and taken a splash in its warm, shallow, emerald green waters. There are plenty of fabulous hotels to choose from, many offering gorgeous waterfront views and beachside dining, including the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, the Opal Sands Resort and the Sandpearl Resort . Take a leisurely stroll or bike ride down the Beach Walk Promenade where you can enjoy the lush landscaping and beach views, or hang out at the bustling Pier 60 , where you can shop, play, catch a picture-perfect sunset, live music and even an outdoor movie in the evening. Be sure to take advantage of free parking in downtown Clearwater, then take the scenic route on the Clearwater Ferry to the beach or the nearby Clearwater Marine Aquarium . Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll have plenty of dining options on the beachfront, including Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill, Marina Cantina, Pearly’s Beach Eats and the laid-back Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar . After dinner, enjoy tasty tropical drinks and live music at a variety of lively nightlife spots, including Shephard’s Tiki Beach Bar & Grill . Could this be the beach of your dreams? Come see for yourself. 18