Fun Times at John Levique Pirate Days

Fun Times at John Levique Pirate Days

History of John Levique The history of John Levique and the history of John’s Pass are linked by the legend naming John Levique as the first man to sail through the pass. According to the legend, a large storm rearranged the sands of the barrier islands, opening a new inlet to Boca Ciega Bay. The […]

Gift Shop Essentials at Clearwater Beach

Gift Shop Essentials at Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach Tourist Shops When you visit Clearwater Beach, it is impossible to miss the gift shops along the main drag. Clearwater Beach is divided into two areas, North Beach and South Beach –at least according to the locals. It’s okay to consider Clearwater Beach all one place. It is a small barrier island and […]

Dolphin Sighting Tours at Clearwater Beach

Dolphin Sighting Tours at Clearwater Beach

About Clearwater Beach Dolphins The dolphins you will see on Clearwater Harbor and Gulf of Mexico tours are bottlenose dolphins. This type is of dolphin is probably the best known dolphin in the U.S., especially with such celebrities as Flipper from the popular 1960’s TV show, and Winter from the modern Dolphin Tale movies. (Winter […]

A Beach Less Traveled

A Beach Less Traveled

Where is Sand Key Beach? Sand Key Beach is located at Sand Key Park, on the barrier island known as Sand Key. This barrier island, or key, is the next island south from Clearwater Beach. Sand Key Park is very easy to access if you are visiting Clearwater Beach or the beach communities to the […]

How Big is your Vacation Activity Zone?

How Big is your Vacation Activity Zone?

How Close do you stay to your Vacation Rental? When you go on vacation, do you stay near your vacation rental or do you strike out to explore everything in the region around you? Some folks are happy to sit on the porch or balcony of their vacation rental and look out onto the world […]

Exploring the Honeymoon Island Nature Trail

Exploring the Honeymoon Island Nature Trail

Location of Honeymoon Island State Park You will find Honeymoon Island State Park on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida. It is just north of Clearwater Beach and Caladesi Island, both of which are popular tourist destinations. Honeymoon Island is reachable by car thanks to the Dunedin Causeway, which is a popular weekend destination for […]

Spoil Your Vacation at Clearwater Beach

Spoil Your Vacation at Clearwater Beach

Defining Spoiled The word spoil has a list of different definitions. While they all follow a common theme, they are not all alike. The common modern usage of the word spoil means to ruin or degrade, such as 1. A spoiled child, 2. Spoiled fruit, 3. Spoiled plans. The word spoil comes from an older […]

Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Beaches on the move The beaches along the Florida Gulf Coast are among the best loved beaches in America. The soft white sand is soothing to the feet and glows brightly in the sunshine. The pleasant nature of the sand makes the beaches famous, and the area has become a favorite vacation destination. What visitors […]