Sand Key Park is sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Pass. It features a dog park, picnic benches and pavilions, grills and playgrounds, concessions and cabana rentals. There also is the beach. There are not too many good places for surfing on Florida's west coast, but when the weather is right, many try here. More than a million visitors a year come to the 95-acre park.
There are nine boardwalks leading to the beach, and nine outdoor shower towers and two bath houses with separate changing stalls and restrooms. A lifeguard is on duty 9am to 5pm daily from March to September. The park also is the base of operations for the Gulf artificial reef program.
The beach welcomes sea turtles who annually nest in the sand. The park also is a great birding trail. It features a salt marsh where heron, roseate spoonbill, great horned owl, anhinga and common moorhen nest and feed.
The park is a great spot for a sunset wedding.Contact Advantus Leisure Management Services to make arrangements for weddings and special events at Sand Key.
Above Average Charters offers 1/2, 3/4 and all day off-shore deep sea and sport fishing charters. Depending on the season, clients can expect to be trolling for King Mackerel, Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel or Bonito (smaller tunas); bottom fishing for Grouper and Snapper; jigging for Amberjack and even fishing for Shark. Above Average Charters is US Coast Guard Licensed and Insured for up to 6 passengers. All licenses, bait, tackle, rods, filleting of the fish, ice and parking pass are included. Captain Richard Nicajevsky has been fishing out of Clearwater Marina since July 1990 and knows the waters well. For those who like to fish for the sport, Above Average Charters practices catch and release.
This little cafe is loaded with color. It's located directly across from the beach, so you can eat your food while looking at the water and there's a bar with outdoor seating as well. With two levels, it is one of four Frenchy's restaurants on Clearwater Beach.
