Clearwater Attractions

Caladesi Island State Park is a 600-acre island is a State-operated park accessible by ferry, canoe or walking along the sand bar from North Clearwater Beach. There is a 3 mile beach for swimming, strolling, fishing or shelling and nature trails for wildlife watching. The area's inaccessible location has saved it from development and the flora and fauna remain undisturbed.

A non-profit research facility dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine animals, including dolphins, turtles, and otters. There is also an example of a mangrove ecosystem and several tanks with sharks and rays. The organization also sponsors public education programs and conducts informational workshops. Two examples are "Day with a Dolphin" and "Trainer for a Day".

Moccasin Lake Nature Park has an environmental and energy education center within a 51 acre nature preserve. Wildlife, plant and alternative energy exhibits are found at the interpretative center. The grounds of Moccasin Lake Nature Park include a 5 acre lake, picnic areas, water fountains, and walking trails.

Ruth Eckerd Hall is a center for the performing arts featuring musical concerts, Broadway shows, opera, ballet, theatrical productions and children's plays.

Sand Key Park that features local vegetation, walking trails and a half mile stretch of wide sandy beach. The park has an artificial reef program and an area where sea turtles annually lay eggs. Sand Key Park is ideal for bird watching - heron, roseate spoonbill, great horned owl, anhinga, and common moorhen nest and feed in the salt marsh.

Sightseeing cruises, with historical narration by the captain, are offered by Show Queen Cruises along Clearwater Harbor and intercoastal waterways. Seabirds and marine life can be viewed from the open top deck.

Sightseeing tours of Clearwater Harbor are offered aboard the Starlite Majesty. Dinner and dance cruises are also available.

The Sunset Celebration at Clearwater Beach is a nightly event on the pier where crowds gather to watch the sun set and be entertained by jugglers, musicians, vendors and other street performers.

Honeymoon Island State Recreation Area is a 365-acre State park featuring nature trails, a rocky beach, hundreds of species of indigenous plants including a rare stand of virgin slash pine trees, and swimming, shelling and birding opportunities. The name refers to its former status as a 1940's destination for newlyweds.

Pinellas County staff built the Pinellas Trail on an abandoned railroad track bed. Today a 47-mile paved biking and blading trail runs from St Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. There are a number of shops, restaurants, and cafes along the route.