Clearwater Beach

[jonmartn]

The family is going to Clearwater Beach for 5 days over Spring Break (March 11-15). Tips on must do/see things or restaurants that we should try? Thanks in advance, for your trouble here are some pics.

And for 3BM and anyone else interested in men...

 

[FAUlty Gator]

Wouldn't be a real trip without a visit to see what the young scumbags are up to at Shepherd's.

 

[The Tradition]

OP is assuming President Biden won't cancel Spring Break.

 

[jonmartn]

Wouldn't be a real trip without a visit to see what the young scumbags are up to at Shepherd's.

?? Not familiar with the area, other than research I've started. Shepherds Beach Resort or the crazies at some church?

 

[jonmartn]

OP is assuming President Biden won't cancel Spring Break.

Fingers crossed there aren't crazy restrictions, lucky for us we have refundable airfare and can cancel the hotel.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

?? Not familiar with the area, other than research I've started. Shepherds Beach Resort or the crazies at some church?

Shephard’s Beach Resort - Clearwater Beach Hotels

Experience the best of Clearwater Beach at Shephard's Beach Resort, featuring luxury accommodations, modern amenities and stunning ocean views.

www.shephards.com

 

[RunRonnieRun]

OP is assuming President Biden won't cancel Spring Break.

You know he can't do that, Trad.

 

[On Iowa]

We always make it a point to eat at Palm Pavilion. Great grouper sandwich and right on the beach.

 

[jonmartn]

Shephard’s Beach Resort - Clearwater Beach Hotels

Experience the best of Clearwater Beach at Shephard's Beach Resort, featuring luxury accommodations, modern amenities and stunning ocean views.

www.shephards.com

Thanks. We are staying at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

Thanks. We are staying at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach.

You just hit up the beach bar and watch the show. Don't dare stay there.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Dear Diary,


Today OP was a pretty cool guy.


-wddt.

 

[SalAunese]

Stay away from Bonita Beach

 

[WorldSeriesChamps2015]

Clearwater is the best!

 

[ping72]

I’m curious how busy it’ll be. Many colleges aren’t having a spring break this year.

 

[UI2390]

?? Not familiar with the area, other than research I've started. Shepherds Beach Resort or the crazies at some church?

jonmartn let me know how it goes. The wife and I are thinking of booking a trip down there sometime in April or May.

 

[jonmartn]

jonmartn let me know how it goes. The wife and I are thinking of booking a trip down there sometime in April or May.

You guys should come down when we are there, bring your youngest and she can supervise my kids and we'll relive Gold Falls - circa 1994-95.

 

[Tenacious E]

Stay away from Bonita Beach

We vacationed there as a kid. Last time I was there, we rented a condo and I got yelled at by some old lady for running on the treadmill, because that would wear it out too fast.

 

[The Tradition]

We vacationed there as a kid. Last time I was there, we rented a condo and I got yelled at by some old lady for running on the treadmill, because that would wear it out too fast.

Was her name Karen?

 

[Tenacious E]

Was her name Karen?

Looked more like a Beatrice or Agatha.

 

[ThorneStockton]

I liked Cooter's a lot, great happy hour deals on wings and shrimp. Fun spot.

 

[UI2390]

You guys should come down when we are there, bring your youngest and she can supervise my kids and we'll relive Gold Falls - circa 1994-95.

Who's going to babysit you and me?

 

[beanerhawk]

I liked Cooter's a lot, great happy hour deals on wings and shrimp. Fun spot.

I like me some cooters as well!!

 

[Tenacious E]

I like me some cooters as well!!

That was some low hanging fruit.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

You have to go to a SurfStyle, just to hear the most amazing jingle in all of retaildom.

 

[ConvenientParking]

On the actual public beach you can't drink and we didn't know that when our club baseball team went there on our off day from our annual spring break tourney

 

[Tenacious E]

On the actual public beach you can't drink and we didn't know that when our club baseball team went there on our off day from our annual spring break tourney

That must be a local rule because when we were in Sandestin, there was so much bud light being consumed by such a crowd of people I'm pretty sure the Gulf water near the shore was 10 degrees warmer from all of the recycled bud light being pissed in it.

 

[ConvenientParking]

That must be a local rule because when we were in Sandestin, there was so much bud light being consumed by such a crowd of people I'm pretty sure the Gulf water near the shore was 10 degrees warmer from all of the recycled bud light being pissed in it.

Very likely. It was bike cops who asked us to leave. No tickets or anything. I think if it was more than an ordinance they may have been less cool.

 

[2bagger22]

Thanks. We are staying at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach.

Stayed there two years ago...great hotel. We are staying at the Hyatt Regency the week before you, so I am also interested in any recs.

 

[Keeker16]

If you are wanting to stay away from crowds I would suggest Sand Key Beach which is just south of Clearwater Beach. We stayed in a hotel right across from it and there was never a crowd there. However when we drove a mile up the road to Clearwater there were TONS of people.
Edit: when I said there wasn’t a crowd, i mean there were like 5-20 people on the entire beach.

 

[Derekd3408]

My favorites are The Brown Boxer, Frenchy's, Crabby's, Cooters, and Island Way for Restaurants. The Segway tour our family did was a big hit. They have entertainment at the peir every night that the kids really liked. Should also add the aquarium for kids as well. There some dolphin from a movie there or something along those lines. Anyways that was a hit with the kids as well. The Pirate cruise at sunset was also a good time.

@NI hawk knows the area better than I do.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Frenchy’s Rockaway on the beach is a good place to grab lunch or dinner and a few drinks. Hell, we try to miss the crowd but it’s always busy so hit the place after 2 pm for a late lunch and drink.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

My favorites are The Brown Boxer, Frenchy's, Crabby's, Cooters, and Island Way for Restaurants. The Segway tour our family did was a big hit. They have entertainment at the peir every night that the kids really liked.

The Philly Rolls at Brown Boxer are like crack. We went there to watch the Iowa FB game (lots of Hawkeye fans there, of course) and some Ohio State bitch was talking shit about us being excited to beat Minnesota. So, we started a very loud “55-24, clap clap clapclapclap “ chant. Don’t mess with drunk Iowa fans. Especially if we have scoreboard.

 

[Titanhawk2]

The family is going to Clearwater Beach for 5 days over Spring Break (March 11-15). Tips on must do/see things or restaurants that we should try? Thanks in advance, for your trouble here are some pics.

And for 3BM and anyone else interested in men...

Been twice, stayed at Sand Pearl

 

[The Tradition]

If you are wanting to stay away from crowds I would suggest Sand Key Beach which is just south of Clearwater Beach. We stayed in a hotel right across from it and there was never a crowd there. However when we drove a mile up the road to Clearwater there were TONS of people.

This.

I stayed at the Sheraton Sand Key one time. Nice place.

 

[NI hawk]

Wouldn't be a real trip without a visit to see what the young scumbags are up to at Shepherd's.

My hotel of choice. It's where we stay when Iowa goes to Outback bowl and spring training. Always music.

 

[NI hawk]

Clearwater is the best!

Agree. I just found round trip flights for $120 per person. Thinking of going in March and watching basketball in a bar.

 

[ICWestfan]

Don't forget free cab. Go down to John's Pass and kick around. Lot's of options in St.PB as well.

 

[Gonolz]

Frenchy's Rockaway and Palm Pavilion are my go to restaurants overlooking the beach. Island Way Grill is great for a little more upscale, but not overlooking the beach. Shepard's is a great place to party at if you can ditch the kids. Take trips south to Indian Rocks Beach for a less crowded experience. 18 On The Rocks has fantastic food of all types. LuLu's is a dive with awesome seafood. St. John's Pass is a good tourist trap. If you can book a half day fishing trip at Hubbard's Marina, try to get a trip with Cpt. Frank. The restaurant right near there (forget the name) will cook your catch for you with sides and a drink for cheap.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

The Philly Rolls at Brown Boxer are like crack. We went there to watch the Iowa FB game (lots of Hawkeye fans there, of course) and some Ohio State bitch was talking shit about us being excited to beat Minnesota. So, we started a very loud “55-24, clap clap clapclapclap “ chant. Don’t mess with drunk Iowa fans. Especially if we have scoreboard.

Did you give her the Iowa experience too? Corn hole style!!!!

 

[Haydens Mooostache]

Been twice, stayed at Sand Pearl

This is where we’re staying. Looks great! How was your stay?