As Gulf Coast beaches go, Clearwater Beach is more of a built-up resort town rather than a quaint and cozy village. Clearwater Beach is located on a barrier island on Florida’s west coast just outside the city of Tampa. In addition to its 2.5 miles of lush, white sand beaches, the city also has man-made attractions such as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where Winter the bottle-nosed dolphin from the movie Dolphin Tale lives; pirate cruises; and water-based things to do such as parasailing, boat tours, and jet skiing. Pier 60, a long fishing pier with a snack bar and nightly live performances, is another favorite spot in Clearwater.

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