The Jewel Box's Clearwater Guidebook
Restaurants, Grocery, Bars
Yummy pizza, wine, gelato, and fantastic atmosphere eating amongst the twinkle lights...also SUPER close to walk to (just be careful of the busy traffic on Ft Harrison, especially at night when it's dark).
42 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza
1101 S Ft Harrison AveYummy pizza, wine, gelato, and fantastic atmosphere eating amongst the twinkle lights...also SUPER close to walk to (just be careful of the busy traffic on Ft Harrison, especially at night when it's dark).
Great atmosphere, and the tuna nachos as well as the Sunday brunch are to die for here! My favorite local place.
27 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Clear Sky on Cleveland
418 Cleveland StGreat atmosphere, and the tuna nachos as well as the Sunday brunch are to die for here! My favorite local place.
Soul Sicilian Fusion
516 Cleveland StreetLimited menu, but super healthy and clean eats with organic and gluten free options.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Kara Lynn's Kitchen
615 Cleveland StLimited menu, but super healthy and clean eats with organic and gluten free options.
Chiang Mai Thai & Sushi Bar
415 Cleveland StGreat Thai food!
Tan's Chinese Restaurant
432 Poinsettia AveLocal sushi favorite near downtown
Sekushi on the Beach
524 Mandalay AvenueLocal sushi favorite on the beach
Sekushi at the Plaza
100 Indian Rocks Road NorthLocal sushi fave in Belleair.
Marina Cantina
25 Causeway BlvdAwesome rooftop atmosphere, right over the beach bridge!
Walkable from house, opposite direction of downtown and closer to the hospital. Bar food and drinks but known for their great burgers!
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Okeefe's Tavern
1219 S Ft Harrison AveWalkable from house, opposite direction of downtown and closer to the hospital. Bar food and drinks but known for their great burgers!
All of the Frenchy's restaurants are great for beachy fried fish type food...the she-crab soup is a MUST try and lots of people recommend the grouper sandwich. This is the location that is on the sand for sunsets and to let the kids run wild before your table is available.
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StAll of the Frenchy's restaurants are great for beachy fried fish type food...the she-crab soup is a MUST try and lots of people recommend the grouper sandwich. This is the location that is on the sand for sunsets and to let the kids run wild before your table is available.
Great downtown Mexican eatery...the veggie quesadillas are a fave.
14 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Tequila's Mexican Grille & Cantina
422 Cleveland StGreat downtown Mexican eatery...the veggie quesadillas are a fave.
Another Clear Sky restaurant FAVE. Huge menu, everything is pretty great, the tuna nachos are a favorite, and they have an excellent Bloody Mary bar on Sundays along with their brunch. So good!! It's also right next to the beach, so make sure to head back for some time on the sand behind the Sandpearl hotel right next door (gorgeous...and they have a great fire pit for a glass of wine at sunset).
60 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Clear Sky Cafe
490 Mandalay AveAnother Clear Sky restaurant FAVE. Huge menu, everything is pretty great, the tuna nachos are a favorite, and they have an excellent Bloody Mary bar on Sundays along with their brunch. So good!! It's also right next to the beach, so make sure to head back for some time on the sand behind the Sandpearl hotel right next door (gorgeous...and they have a great fire pit for a glass of wine at sunset).
A Tampa Bay icon! The chicken and yellow rice, the black bean soup, and the 1905 salad are all to die for. And you can't miss the sangria! So yummy and just a quick drive over Clearwater beach, drive down the strip, and over the next bridge to Sand Key.
90 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Columbia
1241 Gulf BlvdA Tampa Bay icon! The chicken and yellow rice, the black bean soup, and the 1905 salad are all to die for. And you can't miss the sangria! So yummy and just a quick drive over Clearwater beach, drive down the strip, and over the next bridge to Sand Key.
If you love local coffee spots over Starbucks, this is a great coffee shop just a short couple minute drive from the house in Belleair. (Starbucks is walkable by about 10-15mins.) If going to Belleair Coffee Company, take the direction option in google maps that takes you the back way through the neighborhoods (Jasmine Way to Druid Rd) instead of the Ft Harrison route for the prettier neighborhood scenery. Fair warning for tea lovers, they do not have a chai tea latte, sadly.
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Belleair Coffee Company
100 Indian Rocks Rd NIf you love local coffee spots over Starbucks, this is a great coffee shop just a short couple minute drive from the house in Belleair. (Starbucks is walkable by about 10-15mins.) If going to Belleair Coffee Company, take the direction option in google maps that takes you the back way through the neighborhoods (Jasmine Way to Druid Rd) instead of the Ft Harrison route for the prettier neighborhood scenery. Fair warning for tea lovers, they do not have a chai tea latte, sadly.
Starbucks
433 Cleveland StWalkable by 10-15mins.
Food is fantastic and so is the atmosphere. this is a great place for apps and drinks out by the water, sushi, and their Sunday brunch is pretty famous with locals.
123 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Island Way Grill
20 Island WayFood is fantastic and so is the atmosphere. this is a great place for apps and drinks out by the water, sushi, and their Sunday brunch is pretty famous with locals.
Indian Shores is a fantastic little beach neighborhood, more quiet public beach access (less crazy than Clearwater), and Salt Rock is a locally-owned favorite with upscale inside dining, intracoastal waterfront dining with boat access, and bar. Definitely drive here, but it's not too far from the house. Take the beach way if you want the scenic drive and non-beach option if you want to get there quicker.
319 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdIndian Shores is a fantastic little beach neighborhood, more quiet public beach access (less crazy than Clearwater), and Salt Rock is a locally-owned favorite with upscale inside dining, intracoastal waterfront dining with boat access, and bar. Definitely drive here, but it's not too far from the house. Take the beach way if you want the scenic drive and non-beach option if you want to get there quicker.
Chez Colette's French Bistro
796 Indian Rocks Rd NAwesome French food!
SHOULD BE FIRST ON THE LIST...My all time favorite local healthy restaurant! Great food, great people! Their chickpea gyro and island bowls (with quinoa) are sooo good (ask for a side of Fresca sauce added to it), plus their sushi salmon bowl, detox juice (sweet cold-pressed green juice that I'm highly addicted to), and clearwater mood (juice)...we live on these! Call ahead and then pull through the drive-thru for pick-up. Just a few minutes drive south on Ft Harrison.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Fresca Vida
1757 Clearwater Largo Rd NSHOULD BE FIRST ON THE LIST...My all time favorite local healthy restaurant! Great food, great people! Their chickpea gyro and island bowls (with quinoa) are sooo good (ask for a side of Fresca sauce added to it), plus their sushi salmon bowl, detox juice (sweet cold-pressed green juice that I'm highly addicted to), and clearwater mood (juice)...we live on these! Call ahead and then pull through the drive-thru for pick-up. Just a few minutes drive south on Ft Harrison.
Awesome cold-pressed juice shop, located in Dunedin...must drive, but worth it!
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Escape Root Juicery
769 Main StAwesome cold-pressed juice shop, located in Dunedin...must drive, but worth it!
Another great cold-pressed juice shop, also has some healthy eats, located inland and definitely will want to drive, but not too far. They have $5 mono-fruit juices that are delish!
Karma
2095 Drew StreetAnother great cold-pressed juice shop, also has some healthy eats, located inland and definitely will want to drive, but not too far. They have $5 mono-fruit juices that are delish!
Kaia Bowls - Acai Bowls, Pitaya Bowls, Poke Bowls
483 Mandalay AvenueGreat bowls shop!
This is their drive-thru store (they have another full store with a little bit more options on Missouri Ave). Their juices are all organic and super yummy!
Good Vibes Juice Co
12185 Indian Rocks RoadThis is their drive-thru store (they have another full store with a little bit more options on Missouri Ave). Their juices are all organic and super yummy!
If you're looking for a fun but casual beach bar overlooking the water, Palm Pavilion is a very popular spot. Definitely drive there, too far to walk, but not far from the house at all. It's right across a parking lot from Frenchy's Rockaways which is a great drinking hole and local, casual beach eatery. All are pretty family friendly during the daytime and early evening hours before turning more into a bar scene at night.
104 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar
10 Bay EsplanadeIf you're looking for a fun but casual beach bar overlooking the water, Palm Pavilion is a very popular spot. Definitely drive there, too far to walk, but not far from the house at all. It's right across a parking lot from Frenchy's Rockaways which is a great drinking hole and local, casual beach eatery. All are pretty family friendly during the daytime and early evening hours before turning more into a bar scene at night.
The Brown Boxer
483 Mandalay AvePopular bar scene on Clearwater beach.
If you're looking for something a little more on the wild side (but still very "beachy"), Shephard's is the crazier nightclub for the area (still beach bar-like) w/techno DJ's by day by the pool. Check their calendar for details as the entertainment varies.
71 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Shephard's Beach Resort
619 S Gulfview BlvdIf you're looking for something a little more on the wild side (but still very "beachy"), Shephard's is the crazier nightclub for the area (still beach bar-like) w/techno DJ's by day by the pool. Check their calendar for details as the entertainment varies.
Rooftop Bar for the atmosphere and a great local hang.
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
453 Edgewater DrRooftop Bar for the atmosphere and a great local hang.
Activities, Shopping, Spas
Great little afternoon trip for the kids! It's walkable, but with kids and the beach traffic you have to cross, I would recommend driving or taking a super quick Uber (especially in the summer with the heat).
714 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageGreat little afternoon trip for the kids! It's walkable, but with kids and the beach traffic you have to cross, I would recommend driving or taking a super quick Uber (especially in the summer with the heat).
Kids love this and we have done several birthday parties on board. Fun, kid-friendly tourist activity.
57 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise
25 Causeway BlvdKids love this and we have done several birthday parties on board. Fun, kid-friendly tourist activity.
If wrestling is your thing, this place is great! They have a statue outside for a photo-op...or you might even run into the real guy himself as he lives nearby and frequents his establishment.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hogan's Beach Shop
483 Mandalay AveIf wrestling is your thing, this place is great! They have a statue outside for a photo-op...or you might even run into the real guy himself as he lives nearby and frequents his establishment.
Great spot for morning fishing (they even rent poles and sell bait right on the pier), 4-story tall water slides right on the sand, nightly sunset celebration with vendors on the pier, and Saturday night drum circle.
52 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pier 60 Clearwater
1 Causeway BlvdGreat spot for morning fishing (they even rent poles and sell bait right on the pier), 4-story tall water slides right on the sand, nightly sunset celebration with vendors on the pier, and Saturday night drum circle.
Salon Gaboa Aveda
812 South Fort Harrison AvenueGreat aveda salon less than a block away.
FLoK by Bekim
609 South Fort Harrison AvenueFavorite local hair salon
Sharmaines Salon and Day Spa
483 Mandalay AveFantastic salon on Clearwater beach!
My FAVORITE local day spa. Beautiful, clean, fantastic treatments and therapists, great little boutique and atmosphere. Could walk, but a little further out and would be better as a drive or quick uber (especially after receiving a treatment).
Botanica Day Spa
700 Court StMy FAVORITE local day spa. Beautiful, clean, fantastic treatments and therapists, great little boutique and atmosphere. Could walk, but a little further out and would be better as a drive or quick uber (especially after receiving a treatment).
Great putt-putt golf, not too far, but take the car.
61 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สนามกอล์ฟผจญภัย Smuggler's Cove
19463 Gulf BlvdGreat putt-putt golf, not too far, but take the car.
Caladesi is a gorgeous island with ferry access. You'll want to drive to the ferry and then take the boat over for a day trip to the island. Be sure to pack provisions. This would be great backed up to a breakfast or dinner in downtown Dunedin which is on the way.
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Caladesi Honeymoon Ferry Services
1 Causeway BlvdCaladesi is a gorgeous island with ferry access. You'll want to drive to the ferry and then take the boat over for a day trip to the island. Be sure to pack provisions. This would be great backed up to a breakfast or dinner in downtown Dunedin which is on the way.
Have not been but many people rave about this place...could be a great alternative (inside) activity!
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
SimCenter Tampa Bay
2674 Bayshore BoulevardHave not been but many people rave about this place...could be a great alternative (inside) activity!
Sand Key Beach and Sand Key Park are beautiful! Quick drive over the two beach bridges to get there. Great spot for picnics, beach days, and the like.
95 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนสาธารณะแซนด์คีย์
1060 Gulf BlvdSand Key Beach and Sand Key Park are beautiful! Quick drive over the two beach bridges to get there. Great spot for picnics, beach days, and the like.
Clearwater Threshers
601 Old Coachman Rd.Fun baseball outings!
Tampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana DriveBaseball lovers will love the RAYS games in St Pete!
Have to recommend the Bucs! If you're in town during season, it's worth the trek to Tampa for a game near the Pirate Ship at RayJay!
77 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 Buccaneer PlHave to recommend the Bucs! If you're in town during season, it's worth the trek to Tampa for a game near the Pirate Ship at RayJay!
It's close to the Tampa Airport, but for good mall shopping, this is the place to go.
615 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdIt's close to the Tampa Airport, but for good mall shopping, this is the place to go.
GIOFFRÈ Boutique
8 South Fort Harrison AvenueHigh end women's boutique, walkable from the house.
Great gifts and cute Florida themed shopping in Dunedin (you can find the more typical touristy items on the many shops on Clearwater Beach)
The Great Giftsby
200 Main StreetGreat gifts and cute Florida themed shopping in Dunedin (you can find the more typical touristy items on the many shops on Clearwater Beach)
LMB Boutique
764 Main StreetGreat boutique in Dunedin!
For the Love of Boutique
428 Indian Rocks Road NorthSuzette's On the Rocks
400 Indian Rocks Road NorthEm & Mac Children’s Boutique
Salted Air Mercantile
13128 Indian Rocks RoadLala's
100 Indian Rocks Road NorthTwo stores...make sure to go to both, as parking is directly in the middle. Lots of repurposed and beautifully designed furniture and home decor, with a ton of super unique souvenirs and local-themed tourist items as well as gifts. Don't miss the Insta-worthy "wings" photo op!
Marcotte's Design
617 Clearwater Largo Rd NTwo stores...make sure to go to both, as parking is directly in the middle. Lots of repurposed and beautifully designed furniture and home decor, with a ton of super unique souvenirs and local-themed tourist items as well as gifts. Don't miss the Insta-worthy "wings" photo op!
Awesome library, walkable from house, huge in size, great kids area, and fantastic views.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Clearwater Main Public Library
100 N Osceola AveAwesome library, walkable from house, huge in size, great kids area, and fantastic views.
City/town information
Head to downtown Dunedin, just a short 10-15min drive (4.5miles) for tons of restaurants, shops, galleries, ice cream shops, etc. Great walkable downtown with a pretty waterfront park for kids to play, boat watching, etc.
347 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dunedin
Head to downtown Dunedin, just a short 10-15min drive (4.5miles) for tons of restaurants, shops, galleries, ice cream shops, etc. Great walkable downtown with a pretty waterfront park for kids to play, boat watching, etc.
Downtown St Pete is awesome! It's in the same county as ours, but across to the southeastern side, by about a 30min or so drive (can vary greatly depending on traffic so be sure to check around the tie you plan to go). It's definitely worth the drive if you have a spare day. Tons of art galleries, foodie restaurants, waterfront cafes and parks, the new waterfront Pier, etc.
443 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
St. Petersburg
Downtown St Pete is awesome! It's in the same county as ours, but across to the southeastern side, by about a 30min or so drive (can vary greatly depending on traffic so be sure to check around the tie you plan to go). It's definitely worth the drive if you have a spare day. Tons of art galleries, foodie restaurants, waterfront cafes and parks, the new waterfront Pier, etc.
Transportation
Great way to hop up and down the beaches, or over to Dunedin, without having to drive and/or worry about parking. The Marina (Clearwater Harbor Marina) Stop is walkable distance to the house (less than a mile). Be sure to check their website for the Public schedule, or you can choose their more organized Tour options for a longer excursion.
http://clearwaterjolleytrolley.com/trolley-route-fares/
154 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Clearwater Jolley Trolley
410 N Myrtle AveGreat way to hop up and down the beaches, or over to Dunedin, without having to drive and/or worry about parking. The Marina (Clearwater Harbor Marina) Stop is walkable distance to the house (less than a mile). Be sure to check their website for the Public schedule, or you can choose their more organized Tour options for a longer excursion.
http://clearwaterjolleytrolley.com/trolley-route-fares/
Don't want to drive or walk to the beach? Take a short walk down to the Clearwater Harbor Marina (less than a mile) and then take the Ferry across! Be sure to check their website for schedule, tickets, and weather info.
https://www.clearwaterferry.com
30 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Clearwater Ferry
14 Drew StDon't want to drive or walk to the beach? Take a short walk down to the Clearwater Harbor Marina (less than a mile) and then take the Ferry across! Be sure to check their website for schedule, tickets, and weather info.
https://www.clearwaterferry.com