Clearwater Beach

The area offers shopping, restaurants, and activities such as parasailing, jet ski rentals, boat tours (with a common sighting of dolphins in the Gulf waters), miniature golf, fishing charters, and "pirate ship" cruises.

Clearwater Beach experiences hot and humid summers (although somewhat tempered, due to the sea breeze off the Gulf of Mexico) with frequent thunderstorms; and warm, but drier winters.

The area experiences a significant summer wet season, as nearly two-thirds of the annual precipitation falls in the months of June through September.

[citation needed] It's the site of a daily event called Sunsets at Pier 60, which includes street performers and musical acts.

[citation needed] On the pier itself is a nightly display of goods sold by local artisans such as jewelry, candles, and other gift items.

[citation needed] In addition, directly across from the pier is the Clearwater Municipal Marina, which offers deep sea fishing and boating activities for visitors.

In July 2008, the long-anticipated Beach Walk project was completed, featuring a compact pedestrian zone with high-end hotels and condos.