BEACHES VisitSPC.com/Beaches Sand Key VisitSPC.com/SandKey • As you stroll Sand Key Park’s boardwalk along the beach, you’ll catch your first glimpse of the sugary sandscape and shimmering shore through a field of gold feathery sea oats. Boulders and Australian pines accentuate a gorgeous view of Clearwater Pass and the Clearwater Pass Bridge . Inside the park, shorebirds loiter in a salt marsh as if posing for an artist’s landscape. Take in the scene from one of the nearby benches. Picnic areas , a playground , and a dog park help you make a day of it. The Sand Key Beach Grill food truck serves up cheap eats right on the beach. If you’re in for a quick dip, the park’s ample parking assures you’ll always find a spot. Just a 6-minute walk away, the Shoppes on Sand Key offers dozens of stores and eateries. Go big and go boating with the guidance of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center , located just outside the park. Just a few hundred steps away, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort and Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites help you rest your bones in comfort and style. 28 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES