Clearwater

Founded 1915

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Clearwater, Florida is one of the most amazing places to visit and live. Voted #1 beach in America in 2018, this town and its amenities will not disappoint. At first named Clear Water Harbor, this gorgeous beach town was originally built on land that once consisted of clear springs that would overflow into the bay area. In 1895 Clearwater was combined into one word and then in 1906, the “Harbor” was dropped giving this city the name it has today. Clearwater was discovered by a Spanish explorer of the name Panfilo de Narvaez in 1528. Other explorers and exploration parties visited Clearwater over the years since it’s original discovery. Then in 1842 the Federal Armed Occupation Act of 1842 gave 160 acres to any head of family or single man over 18 who would bear arms and cultivate the land. This began the settlement of Clearwater. Most settlers farmed cotton and vegetables. Fish have always been plentiful in Clearwater. It steadily grew and is now one of the most popular vacation spots in Florida. Both residents and visitors alike love this historical beach town. There is an abundance of gorgeous beaches, fabulous restaurants, and lots of local shopping at the many small businesses around.

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Things to do

With one of the top beaches in the world and the numerous events hosted throughout the year, you’ll find it hard to run out of things to do in Clearwater. You can find out more about what’s going on around town by looking at the:
Clearwater Events Calendar. You can also find some of our favorites below:

  • The Tropics Boat Tours

  • Little Toot Dolphin Adventure

  • Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise

  • Fin’s Jet Ski Tours & Pontoon Boat Cruises

  • Chute Em Up Parasailing

  • Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing

  • Pier 60 sugar sand festival

  • Francis Wilson Play House

  • Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training

  • Clearwater Beach

Restaurants

  • Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill

  • Clear Sky Cafe

  • Columbia Restaurant

  • Pearly’s Beach Eats

  • Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza

  • The Bait House Tackle and Tavern

  • Crabby’s Dockside

  • Salty’s Island Bar & Grille