Clearwater Beach, FL

Beach Bliss

Clearwater Beach is a barrier island along the Gulf. Linked on the south by a short bridge is Sand Key, which is also a barrier island.

Pier 60

Pier 60, named for State Road 60 which ends in Clearwater Beach. There is a daily event called Sunsets at Pier 60, which includes street performers and musical acts. On the pier is a nightly display of goods sold by local artisans.

Beach Walk

The Beach Walk is located just south of Pier 60.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Home of Winter, the bottlenose dolphin featured in the movie Dolphin Tale.

 
(Photos by RSheridan)

A Wild, Windy Day

In Paradise

The last day on vacation in Oahu was a WILD ONE! I have never experienced wind like this on previous visits. The jelly fish were claiming the beach and making it hard to walk the beach barefoot that morning (did that at Kailua Beach). You did not need to go to the spa just head to the beach for a great sand exfoliation (did that at Lanikai Beach)!

A dream day for kite surfers!

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve was closed! You could not have snorkeled and it probably would feel like you were swimming on the spin cycle. Too dangerous with big waves, rip currents and a rocky coral bottom.

Sandy Beach

Stopped at Sandy Beach to check out the waves due to the massive shore break here. The waves did not disappoint. Plus got in some more spa sand exfoliation too. Check it out!

Best to Stay Out of the Ocean and Admire It from a Distance!

(Photos by RSheridan)