Will you be visiting Clearwater Beach, Florida this weekend? Florida beaches, restaurants, and most recently bars are open and ready to welcome you. This is my complete guide to things to do in Clearwater this weekend. Get ready to enjoy sand, surf, swimming, and social distancing!
Family-Friendly Activities in Clearwater Beach, Florida
When visiting Clearwater Beach, Florida there are a host of great family-friendly attractions. Here are just a few of my favorite.
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater is one of the more popular beach towns in Florida so you most definitely need to check out what all the fuss is about. The sand is beautiful and the water is a gorgeous green. When visiting in August, the water is extremely warm boasting temperatures of 93.
Looking to social distance yet enjoy the outdoors, Clearwater Beach is a must do!
Pier 60
“Pier 60 features a 1,080-foot fishing pier and recreational park, with a bait house, telescopes and six covered pavilions. The Pier 60 bait house offers a complete line of fishing tackle, T-shirts, souvenirs, drinks and snacks, as well as rental equipment, a full line of bait and a staff that is knowledgeable and eager to assist. The most common fish that can be caught include Spanish mackerel, spotted and silver trout, snook, redfish, tarpon, sheepshead, snappers, flounder, jacks and many more depending on the season. One of the reasons Pier 60 is such a popular spot for anglers is its many lights, which make it ideal for night fishing.
Parents (and kids) will love the well-equipped playground, one of largest beach playgrounds on the Gulf, which provides hours of fun for the little ones. “Sunsets at Pier 60,” a Clearwater Beach tradition, offers a variety of crafts and entertainment from 6 – 9 p.m. each night. The beautiful view of the sunset makes for a perfect way to celebrate the end of the day. The park also features restrooms and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days of the year.”
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The Clearwater Aquarium
Home to Winter the dolphin, the famous dolphin from the hit movie Dolphin Tale, the Clearwater Aquarium is home to dolphins, sea turtles, otters, pelicans, sharks and more.
Though some experiences are currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clearwater Aquarium is open. A mask is required for all guests.
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Sea Screamer Boat Tour
Are you looking for the ultimate boat tour in Clearwater Beach, Florida? Book a seat on the Sea Screamer and look for bottlenose dolphins playing in the wild. Each tour lasts one hour and guarantees you will see dolphins.
The boat seating is fully in the sun which can be quite hot. The boat did not go as fast as we thought with the name of Sea Screamer, however when going fast the sea breeze was very refreshing.
Rent a Jet Ski
Right on Clearwater Beach near Pier 60, you can rent a jet ski. After a brief safety tutorial, my husband and son set out on a 30 minute adventure. The jet ski can hold up to three people.
Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise
“Soak up the sun and revel in the scenic views of Clearwater in the search for dolphins. Get lost in the pirate antics during this two hour odyssey including a treasure hunt, face painting, water gun games, stories and dancing for all ages.” Adults receive complimentary beer and wine.
Cruise on a boat which looks exactly as if Blackbeard himself should be the Captain, kids and adults alike will enjoy Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise. Reserve your ticket online and save $2 per ticket.
The Little Toot
When you climb aboard the Little Toot, leave your worries ashore and have fun! There is no shortage of things to explore, animals to spot, and million-dollar houses to gawk at. You’ll learn something new as your captain tells you interesting facts about dolphins and other Florida wildlife throughout the tour.
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Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Clearwater Beach, Florida
After taking in all the things to do in Clearwater this weekend, stop for a bite to eat and a refreshing cocktail at one of the many wonderful restaurants in the area. These are three of my favorite and all three are within walking distance of all there is to see in do in Downtown Clearwater Beach.
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill is located right on Clearwater’s white sand beach. There is outdoor seating but we choose to sit indoors for some much needed air conditioning. The summer heat in Florida is brutal especially after walking a few blocks to get to the restaurant.
We loved Frenchy’s food so much, we went twice while on this trip. I would highly recommend Frenchy’s World Famous Grouper sandwich, the Grouper nuggets, the cajun chicken quesadillas, or the onion straws. Grab a frozen Frenchy’s Rum Runner. You will not be disappointed.
Cooters Restaurant and Bar
Within a few blocks of Pier 60 is Cooters Restaurant and Bar, host to a wide variety of menu items from seafood to alligator to chicken wings. I recommend trying the fried gator bites as an appetizer. The breading was outstanding! We loved the Tequila Daytona Style Chicken wings. They were the perfect pairing between savory and sweet with a crispy skin.
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe
The sign outside of the Clear Sky Beachside Cafe brags they are one of the top locations for brunch in the United States. We had to give it a try and we can say the food was delicious and very reasonably priced as well.
In summary
Are you pining for sand between your toes and a cocktail in your hand? Whether you choose to chill on the beach or go for a thrilling ride on a speedboat, there is no shortage of things to do in Clearwater this weekend. Take a break of reality and enjoy sand, surf, sun, all while social distancing!
Have you been to Clearwater Beach? What did you do?
About the Author:
Hi! I’m Chris. I’m a mother, wife, college professor by trade and micro-influencer by hobby. I am a bargain hunter, jack of all trades, and master of chaos.
Thank you for reading my random thoughts on travel, my stories of life as an under appreciated mother of a teenager, and my easy recipes that have won no awards but instead my family’s love and adoration (which is WAY better, right?).
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