Exercising at the Beach

Exercising at the Beach

  If exercising while you are on vacation seems like a good idea to you, you have a good number of options. Here at Clearwater Beach, we know a few good ways to get the job done. First, assess where you are staying. Is it a hotel? If so, the chances of having a rec […]

The Amazing River of Hanging Pumpkins

The Amazing River of Hanging Pumpkins

The Chassahowitzka River is a popular outdoor recreation in area on the west coast of Florida, north of the metropolitan area of Clearwater, Saint Petersburg, and Tampa. The river has gained a renown that is surprising for a waterway that flows less than five miles. On the other hand, perhaps the compact nature of the […]

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 […]

Fort Desoto Beaches, Boating, and History

Fort Desoto Beaches, Boating, and History

Visit Fort Desoto for the History The history of Fort Desoto Park in Florida is still present in its large cannons, and rooms buried under sand dunes that you can tour. Visitors can get up close and personal with the fort, touching the cannons and entering the old store rooms. Fort Desoto was built and […]

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 […]