According to Dr. Stephen Leatherman, known as "Dr. Beach", a professor at the Florida International University and known for ranking America's beaches for over 15 years, Clearwater Beach as been ranked as the "Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico". Caladesi Island State Park and Sand Key Park were both mentioned as one of the best natural beaches in the Nation. Caladesi Island, only accessible by ferry, offers an island paradise full of opportunities for fishing, shelling, boating and fun in the sun. A home to a variety of wildlife, including the Osprey, Caladesi Island has a number of trails within the forests offering chances to view the busy life within. Continuing a mile south of Clearwater Pass, Sand Key Park is perfect for shelling, sunbathing and swimming in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

Clearwater Beach celebrates the end of the day with a free nightly family event known as The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival. The festival began in 1995 and originally only ran, nightly from Thursday until Monday, but after 3 years it became a seven night a week celebration! Featuring artists, street performers, live musical entertainment and more, The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a sunset to remember.

Its luxury waterfront homes and condo's along the Gulf of Mexico that makes Clearwater Beach a homebuyer’s haven. When you add the many outdoor activities, fine seafood restaurants, cottage shopping and the breathtaking sunsets, relocating to Clearwater Beach promises a vacation everyday!