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Clearwater is a city in Pinellas County, a region in Florida. Perhaps most easily recognized as the headquarters city of the Church of Scientology, Clearwater also has miles of beautiful beaches and close proximity to o

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Coastal rhythm beyond the boardwalk

A stroll along the quieter stretch of North Beach reveals a different tempo than the bustling Pier 60. Early morning joggers share the sand with tide‑pool explorers, while the cliffs of Sand Key provide natural benches for sun‑bathers seeking shade. The annual Sea‑to‑Sea Expo, tucked away in downtown convention halls, offers a rare glimpse of local marine research, linking the city’s tourism to its conservation ethos. Those willing to veer a kilometre inland discover the historic Floridan Aquifer Museum, where the water you sip is part of a subterranean network that has shaped the region’s growth for centuries.

When the city slows down

Visiting Clearwater in late October sidesteps the summer throngs and aligns with the start of the “Sunset Celebration” season. The temperature settles into the low 70s°F, ideal for evening paddle‑boarding on the Halifax Harbour. Restaurants pivot to locally sourced fare, featuring the seasonal snapper catch of the Gulf. The quieter streets also make it easier to explore the historic downtown’s Art Deco façades on foot, allowing a deeper appreciation of the city’s early‑20th‑century optimism without the distraction of tourist crowds.

A local’s guide to staying sustainable

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Eco‑conscious travellers can reduce their footprint by using the city’s expanding bike‑share scheme, which now includes e‑bikes at key beachside stations. Refillable water stations line the promenade, eliminating the need for single‑use plastic bottles. For accommodation, boutique inns in the Old Northeast neighbourhood partner with nearby farms, offering breakfast menus that change with the harvest. Finally, joining a volunteer tide‑clean at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on a weekday provides a hands‑on way to support the city’s marine rescue initiatives while meeting residents who live and work on the water.

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[edit] Canada[edit] Clear Water Academy, a private Catholic school located in Calgary, Alberta Clearwater (provincial electoral district), a former provincial electoral district in Alberta Clearwater, British Columbia Clearwater, Manitoba Clearwater County, Alberta Clearwater Lakes, a double impact crater in Quebec Hong Kong[edit] Clear Water Bay United States[edit] Clearwater, Florida Clearwater, Kansas Clearwater, Minnesota Clearwater, Missouri Clearwater, Nebraska Clearwater, Oregon Clearwater, South Carolina Clearwater, Washington Clearwater County, Idaho Clearwater County, Minnesota Clearwater Township, Michigan Clearwater Township, Minnesota Clearwater Township, Nebraska Clearwater Mountains, in the panhandle of Idaho

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[edit] Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, a country club in Hong Kong Clearwater Features, a production company which did Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends in its very early years Clearwater Festival, a folk music festival whose proceeds benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, the sloop which this Hudson River non-profit corporation is named after Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and aquarium in Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Paper Corporation, a pulp and paperboard manufacturer Clearwater Threshers, a minor-league baseball team affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies Creedence Clearwater Revival, an American rock band from the late 1960s The Clearwater Concert, a 2009 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City in celebration of Pete Seeger's 90th birthday The Clearwater Resort, a golf course in New Zealand