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Feedback on Clearwater Beach
Posted on 3/27/22 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 3/27/22 at 7:50 pm
I know I’m late to the game to plan a summer beach vacation but I’m looking at all options. Coming from Dallas and obviously 30a is crazy expensive this close to summer.
I’m looking at alternate beach areas. How does Clearwater/St Pete stack up to Gulf Shores and 30a?
I think this will just be us as a family so my thought was Tampa Clearwater would give us plenty to do outside of the beach. I was thinking 30a might be better with a big group
Feedback is appreciated
I’m looking at alternate beach areas. How does Clearwater/St Pete stack up to Gulf Shores and 30a?
I think this will just be us as a family so my thought was Tampa Clearwater would give us plenty to do outside of the beach. I was thinking 30a might be better with a big group
Feedback is appreciated
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:00 pm to dallastiger55
I’ve been once. It’s kinda got a California vibe. Very clean with restaurants and shopping right on the beach. The downside to me was that the sand and the water just weren’t up to par with the Florida gulf coast. Water quality similar to gulf shores with worse sand. It was enjoyable for a few days but I couldn’t stay there for a week. I just need more aesthetics for that.
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:02 pm to Springlake Tiger
Good feedback. Thx
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:08 pm to dallastiger55
If you’re looking for a change, try South Beach Miami. You can catch some cheap flights sometimes.
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:14 pm to Springlake Tiger
South Beach is very expensive.
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:30 pm to dallastiger55
I went about 15 years ago. The beaches and the water were beautiful, some of the nicest I've seen in Florida. If I recall correctly the beach I went to banned alcohol. Also the home of the original Hooters and Scientology
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:36 pm to Jsand43
Yeah the first response said the sand wasn’t nice but online they claim to have the softest whitest sand in the US. What am I missing?
Posted on 3/27/22 at 8:45 pm to dallastiger55
Like I said it's been 15 years since I went but I seriously doubt it's changed much
Posted on 3/27/22 at 10:56 pm to Jsand43
i had some really good wings there
Posted on 3/28/22 at 7:05 am to dallastiger55
quote:
I think this will just be us as a family so my thought was Tampa Clearwater would give us plenty to do outside of the beach.
You’re correct. There’s much more to do than just the beach in Clearwater:
Lots of restaurants: Spanish food / Cuban food in Ybor City, Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Dali Museum in St Pete, sports, parks, Weeki Wachee Springs…
LINK https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34678-Activities-Tampa_Florida.html
Posted on 3/28/22 at 8:21 am to dallastiger55
Used to spend a lot of time in Clearwater because my grandparents had a condo there. The sand was the same as Florida panhandle beaches, but the water isn’t as clear. Their beaches are huge though, or were around their condo. Like 200+ yards of beach before you reach the water. And they have a lot more bars and restaurants right on the beach than Destin, etc.
One caveat though. I haven’t been down there since late 90’s so I’m sure it has changed a lot.
One caveat though. I haven’t been down there since late 90’s so I’m sure it has changed a lot.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 8:32 am to Springlake Tiger
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If you’re looking for a change, try South Beach Miami.
South Beach is trashy AF, but mid-beach is nice. Cheap flights out to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, the Fountainbleau resort is nice, but may fall into the expensive category.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 8:45 am to dallastiger55
Check out Siesta Key, Anna Marie Island instead of Clearwater Beach or even St. Pete Beach!
Posted on 3/28/22 at 9:35 am to roberma
quote:I second Siesta Key, but I don't remember how many restaurants/bars there were. I don't think there were very many when I lived there but it could have changed. In either case, Siesta Key was absolutely beautiful with powder white sand and clear water.
Check out Siesta Key, Anna Marie Island instead of Clearwater Beach or even St. Pete Beach!
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