The Best Beaches in America

The Best Beaches in America

2013 was a very good year for Clearwater Beach and the neighboring Gulf Coast. Four awards came our way that we are happy to tell you about. With our white sand beaches, loads of attractions, and endless stretches of shoreline, it is no surprise the area has captured the hearts of visitors and locals alike. […]

Best View of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Best View of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Gulf Coast Local Secret #9 The Sunshine Skyway Bridge The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is one of the most scenic bridges in America. Add that to the reality that it carries drivers to the vacation paradise of the Central Gulf Coast, and you have a must-see bridge. But where is the best place to view it? […]

Gulf Coast Sand Bar Hangouts

Gulf Coast Sand Bar Hangouts

Gulf Coast Local Secret #8 A Different Kind of Bar on the Florida Gulf Coast Gathering with friends at a bar takes on a whole new twist along the Florida Gulf Coast. You can certainly go to an ordinary bar with tables, stools and a serving counter, but that’s not the kind of bar we’re […]

Hurricane Pass Tidal Currents

Hurricane Pass Tidal Currents

Gulf Coast Local Secret # 6 Unique Gulf Coast Tidal Currents Hurricane Pass is located between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island off the Dunedin Causeway in Dunedin Florida. Other locations in the area also have inlets dubbed “hurricane pass,” but this one is accessible on foot along the beaches. The pass was created by a […]

Clearwater Beach Seagulls

Clearwater Beach Seagulls

The Florida Gulf Coast Has the Best Looking Gulls Ever wonder why the gulls flying overhead at Clearwater Beach appear so photogenic? The answer is that they are flying over the brilliant white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. With the sun shining overhead, the white sands light up, casting light back into the air. […]

Clearwater Beach Volleyball

Clearwater Beach Volleyball

Volleyball at Clearwater Beach What could be better than playing volleyball on Clearwater Beach? Two organizations have recently visited the soft white sands of America’s favorite beach. The tournaments are held on the public beach, providing great entertainment for fans or casual beach-goers. While permanent nets exist at Clearwater Beach, like the one behind Frenchy’s […]

Caladesi Island Kayak Trail

Caladesi Island Kayak Trail

Gulf Coast Local Secret #3 Secret Caladesi Island Kayak Trail Caladesi Island is accessible by two means, including a very long beach hike north from Clearwater Beach or by boat. The most popular means of arrival is the Caladesi Island ferry which cruises between Honeymoon Island beach and Caladesi. A fun way to arrive is […]

Secret Caladesi Island Shell Tree

Secret Caladesi Island Shell Tree

Gulf Coast Local Secret #2 What Is the Caladesi Island Shell Tree? The shell tree is a spontaneous project where people strolling northward on Clearwater Beach have hung shells and various other objects onto a tree on the shores of the barrier island . Along a hard to reach strip of white sand of the […]