Florida vacation: My husband and I would like to take a nice needed vacation to florida, has anyone ever been to Clearwater? we want a place that is on the beach, quiet no college kids...

custodian Loc: New York

My husband and I would like to take a nice needed vacation to florida, has anyone ever been to Clearwater? we want a place that is on the beach, quiet no college kids walking distance to shops and a place with stuff to see like aquariams maybe even see dolphins and such and anywhere to just sightsee maybe see some birds etc. thank you any suggestions would help we are thinking of going in march also is this a good time to go weather wise

nison777 Loc: illinois u.s.a.

Casa Del Mar LongBoat Key
We have been there may times. Love it.

TomasV Loc: Haddon Heights, NJ

Clearwater has beautiful beaches, especially the Sand Key beach is probably my favorite. Others are really well maintained and nice as well. There's a downtown with cute shops/ice cream places to get something refreshing. Also, the aquarium is right next to the main road to all of the beaches so it's right there. Isn't spring break in March? If then you'll definitely meet some college kids, but they've never been too much of a problem. Really recommend going.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

There is plenty to see and do in Clearwater, with the country's most beautiful beaches on the top of the list. This is why it is a mecca for spring break for college students!

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

Clearwater is nice and Sand Key beach is usually less crowded and has better/easier parking than Clearwater beach. They are doing more, though, at Clearwater Beach for the night-time activity now than before (I think they are trying to make it more 'Key Westie') which can be fun. However, if you are coinciding your trip with spring break and hoping to avoid crowds, don't. I don't even go down to the beaches at spring break because of the crowds/traffic (vehicular and pedestrian). It gets crazy. You will be close to the Aquarium (it is just off of the main road) and their is no shortage of restaurants on and near the beach. If you decide to take a drive, go south along the coast, it is a nice ride and the seabird sanctuary is at Reddington Shores along with some secluded and beautiful beach accesses and scenery.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Also look at the south end of Fort Myers Beach (not the north end)--it, too, has the qualities you’re looking for, as well as easy access to Bonita Beach. If you’re there, it’s also an easy trip to Sanibel Island and the bird sanctuaries there.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

custodian wrote:

My husband and I would like to take a nice needed vacation to florida, has anyone ever been to Clearwater? we want a place that is on the beach, quiet no college kids walking distance to shops and a place with stuff to see like aquariams maybe even see dolphins and such and anywhere to just sightsee maybe see some birds etc. thank you any suggestions would help we are thinking of going in march also is this a good time to go weather wise

I grew up near Clearwater Beach which is one of The best beaches in the state of Florida. But if you want a wonderful beach that is little more quiet with Great restaurants and sunsets. Go to Redington Beach which is south of Clearwater Beach and stay at the Doubletree Hotel.

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

Everyone should go to Florida for the winter. That leaves North Padre Island peaceful for us.

cheineck Loc: Hobe Sound, FL

St. John's Pass, a few miles south of Clearwater. Beautiful place within short drives to places of interest.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Fkaufman1 Loc: Florida

I winter in Florida every year and also summer, oh I live there year round, lol

Fkaufman1 Loc: Florida

I winter in Florida every year and also summer, oh I live there year round, lol

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

My wife & I were just in Dunedin (near Clearwater) a few months back and it what you are looking for. I'm attaching a link to some images from our vacation. I'd suggest Honeymoon island & a visit to the Florida Botanical Gardens in Lagro as well. both are close by...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/albums/72157685057116344

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

Screamin Scott wrote:

My wife & I were just in Dunedin (near Clearwater) a few months back and it what you are looking for. I'm attaching a link to some images from our vacation. I'd suggest Honeymoon island & a visit to the Florida Botanical Gardens in Lagro as well. both are close by...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/albums/72157685057116344

Nice shots! I love the Botanical Gardens. Looks like your little dog had a great time.

docdish Loc: Saint Petersburg, FL

If you like beautiful beaches try Pass-A-Grille or Fort DeSoto just south of there. Also downtown St Petersburg has many nice museums and restaurants. Tampa also has a fantastic aquarium. Lots of great photo ops here.