BEACHES VisitSPC.com/Beaches BEST BEACH CLEARWATER BEACH/ SAND KEY St. Pete Beach/Pass-a-Grille Beach Treasure Island/Sunset Beach Fort De Soto Park Caladesi Island/Honeymoon Island CLEARWATER BEACH The vibe: A yin and yang of natural beauty and nonstop fun, Clearwater Beach has been named TripAdvisor's No. 1 beach for back-to-back years — consecutive honors that have yet to be achieved by another beach community. Clearwater Beach also earned a spot on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 list of Florida’s best beaches. Where to stay: Families and young singles alike enjoy the daytime amenities and nightlife at Shephard’s Beach Resort. Do it up in style at the four-star Opal Sands or treat yourself to a uniquely boutique-y stay at the Hotel Cabana. Where to go: Head to Clearwater’s South Beach for beach volleyball, outdoor seafood dining and nightlife. Take the kids to the playground at Pier 60, and stroll the eclectic and revamped shops, bars and eateries of Mandalay Avenue. For solitude, seek out the northernmost shores bordered by peaceful neighborhoods. A must-see: Sunsets at Pier 60 is a daily twilight festival with jugglers, stiltwalkers and other entertainers and artisans wowing crowds amid a swirly dusk backdrop. Where to play: Boats for dolphin sightseeing tours and a mock pirate-ship line the marina. Tampa Bay Aviation can take you on a helicopter ride over the beach. Or get high-tech at SimCenter. Ride some indoor waves at Surf Style FlowRider. After the sun comes out, tread the Gulf with WaveRunners and other watercrafts from Clearwater Watersports. A local institution: Frenchy’s Original Café, home of the grouper sandwich. 22 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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