Perfect for families who love beaches, wildlife, food & dining.
Award-winning sugar-sand beaches, calm Gulf waters and a famous rescue aquarium — a laid-back, family-first beach classic.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Toddlers, kids and teenagers will love Clearwater’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Clearwater offers top-ranked US beaches, gentle shallow water ideal for young kids, abundant beachfront resorts, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (home of Winter the Dolphin).
Strong sun and afternoon summer storms; watch beach flags and rip currents; hurricane season Jun–Nov.
Winter and spring (Nov–Apr); summers hot, humid and stormy
beach season (summer); zoo/aquarium visits year-round; hiking & scenic drives (spring–autumn); holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
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