Clearwater Community Spotlight

At a Glance

Pinellas County waterfront city with one of the country's top-ranked beaches, a walkable downtown bluff, and quick reach across Tampa Bay via the Courtney Campbell Causeway.

Did You Know?

Clearwater Beach has been ranked the #1 beach in the United States by TripAdvisor multiple times — its sugar-white sand is naturally calcium-rich and stays cool underfoot.

What Stands Out

True Gulf-front living with a real downtown, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (Winter the dolphin), and consistently top-ranked beaches just three miles from the I-275 / 60 interchange.

Fun Spots

• Clearwater Beach & Pier 60 sunset celebration
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• Coachman Park & The Sound amphitheater
• Sand Key Park
• Capitol Theatre (downtown)

Distance to Key Spots

• Downtown Tampa — 30 min
• Tampa International Airport (TPA) — 25 min
• St. Petersburg — 25 min
• Tarpon Springs — 25 min

Theme Park Distances

• Walt Disney World — 95 min
• Universal Studios Orlando — 100 min
• SeaWorld Orlando — 95 min
• Busch Gardens Tampa — 35 min
• LEGOLAND Florida (Winter Haven) — 70 min

Popular Restaurants

• Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
• Columbia Restaurant (Sand Key)
• Marina Cantina (downtown rooftop)
• Island Way Grill
• Bob Heilman's Beachcomber

Airports

• Tampa International (TPA) — 25 min
• St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE) — 15 min
• Sarasota–Bradenton (SRQ) — 60 min

Medical

Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare) anchors the downtown bluff; Mease Countryside Hospital is 15 min north.

Schools & Education

Pinellas County Schools, plus magnet IB at Clearwater High and the Center for Gifted Studies.

Growth

Coachman Park expansion and downtown bluff redevelopment continue; new mid-rise condo product along Cleveland St and the bluff.

Helpful Local Links

Clearwater Beach Chamber · Visit St Pete-Clearwater

Realtor Tip

Gulf-front and intracoastal addresses both qualify as waterfront — always specify the exact view (gulf, bay, intracoastal, canal) in the MLS summary.